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Online registration for the conference is being handled through McMaster University Housing & Conference Services. Once you have successfully registered, you will receive an email confirmation and receipt.
Conference Description
Access is Canada’s premier library technology conference bringing librarians, technicians, developers, programmers, and managers together to discuss cutting-edge library technologies. Access is a single stream conference featuring in-depth analyses, panel discussions, lightning talks, hackfest, and plenty of time for networking and social events. The conference agenda can be found here.
Single Day Pass
Only interested or only have time for one great day? Tickets can be purchased for one day only and include all activities for that day, including breakfast and lunch. Attendees wishing to attend multiple days will be required to purchase full registration.
Diversity Scholarship Opportunity
The Access Conference is committed to fostering an environment of understanding and respect within librarianship. To encourage diversity, the Access Conference Diversity Scholarship Committee 2018 invites all underrepresented/marginalized (check the list) to apply for an all-inclusive scholarship (includes travel, accommodation, conference registration) for the Access 2018 Conference in Hamilton, ON. More information about the Diversity Scholarship Opportunity.
Cancellation Policy
Notification of cancellations received by email at accesslibcon@gmail.com by October 3, 2018 will be refunded, less a $25.00 + HST administrative fee. Cancellations received after that date will not be accompanied by a refund.
Registration Fees
Conference registration fees include HST and provide full access to the entire conference, including breakfast, lunch, and Hackfest.
| Start Date | End Date | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2018 | 8/12/2018 | Early Bird Registration | $350.00 |
| 8/13/2018 | 10/08/2018 | Standard Registration | $450.00 |
| 7/16/2018 | 10/08/2018 | Student Registration | $150.00 |
| 7/16/2018 | 10/08/2018 | Single Day Pass (Oct 10) | $200.00 |
| 7/16/2018 | 10/08/2018 | Single Day Pass (Oct 11) | $200.00 |
| 7/16/2018 | 8/12/2018 | Guest Speaker Registration (Early Bird) | $300.00 |
| 8/13/2018 | 10/08/2018 | Guest Speaker Registration (Standard) | $400.00 |
*Above rates are in Canadian Dollars.