The deadline to register for the MiALA Annual Conference is right around the corner: Wednesday, April 22, 5PM (EDT)! Amid an era of rapid and often unsettling change in higher education, Michigan’s academic libraries remain vital centers of integrity, inquiry, and connection. Committed to upholding intellectual freedom, access, inclusivity, privacy, and the pursuit of truth, our “True North” is the shared compass that guides our work and keeps us grounded. Through presentations, Lightning Talks, workshops, and posters, we’ll explore how academic libraries across Michigan are building resilience, fostering collaboration, and staying true to our values even when external pressures threaten to pull us off course. The opening reception, Birds of a Feather lunch, and Dine-Arounds will give attendees opportunities to build new connections and reconnect with colleagues and friends. Visit the conference website to learn more about the keynote speaker, program, and sessions: https://miala.org/annual_conference_2026.php. And then register at http://bit.ly/4dRqq3w! We look forward to seeing you at the Park Place Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Traverse City, May 6-8! Thad Dickinson Co-Chair, MiALA Conference Planning Committee