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Libraries do more than preserve stories or provide access to information. They are curators of history, connectors of communities and catalysts for change.

Through access to information, knowledge and resources, libraries empower people to discover their voices, share their experiences and shape the future. GALILEO and its initiatives support this work by providing access to thousands of historical resources that help uncover the stories of individuals, communities and events that have shaped Georgia.

Join us April 12–13, 2027, at the Cunningham Center on the campus of Columbus State University, as we explore the stories librarians tell, the stories they help others share and the lasting impact of libraries on the communities they serve.

Call for Proposals

We invite you to share your experiences, expertise and ideas at the 2027 GALILEO Annual Conference! We welcome session proposals from K-12, public and academic libraries, GALILEO partners and others whose work intersects with GALILEO and the Digital Library of Georgia.

Proposal deadline: December 14, 2026

Submit a Proposal

Presentations may highlight any aspect of GALILEO, with priority given to proposals that also connect to the conference theme. Topics might include community engagement, storytelling, preserving and sharing community histories, amplifying underrepresented voices, expanding access to information mand demonstrating the impact of libraries on the communities they serve.

The conference is free for attendees and presenters. Attendee registration is expected to open in early 2027. Exhibitor registration will open soon.

Questions about the conference? Contact Joy Woodson at [email protected].

Photo: Photograph of Roxie Jarrell and Clara Hawkins, librarians at the Dunbar Branch Library in Athens, Georgia., 1958. Courtesy of the Athens-Clarke County Library via Digital Library of Georgia.