Author Archives: Christa Porter

2026 Recordings Now Available

Recordings of Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026 sessions are now available! You will find the recordings and presentations through the Previous Conferences link on our website header menu. You can also jump directly to the 2026 Recordings & Presentations … Continue reading

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Is Your Public Library the ‘Best Small Library in America’?

Calling all public libraries serving communities of 25,000 or less! Library Journal is now accepting applications for the Best Small Library in America Award. Library Journal‘s award for the Best Small Library in America was founded in 2005 to encourage and showcase … Continue reading

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2026 Conference Wrap-up

Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026 is done! Thanks to all the presenters and attendees. It was a great day! Evaluation What did you think of Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026? Please share your impressions of this year’s event … Continue reading

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Login Instructions for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026

Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026 is broadcast online using the GoTo Webinar online meeting service. Please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoTo Webinar, including system requirements and firewall configuration. GoTo Webinar works on Windows, … Continue reading

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Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026 is tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow for the 15th annual Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference. Registration is still open, so head over to the Registration page and sign up! We have a full agenda for the day, with speakers from academic … Continue reading

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Only One Week Until Big Talk From Small Libraries 2026!

Small libraries! Awesome ideas! FREE Online Conference! There’s only one week until the 15th annual Big Talk From Small Libraries! Check out the full schedule and register to join us next Friday, February 27. Sponsored by the Association for Rural … Continue reading

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2026 Schedule Now Available

The schedule for the 15th annual Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference is now available! You will find all the details on the Schedule page. Information about our presenters is available on the Speakers page. If you haven’t registered … Continue reading

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