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The conference committee is pleased to invite you to register for the ANZTLA annual conference for 2026!

This is a wonderful professional development opportunity, where you will hear interesting and informative presentations from a variety of people. It is also an excellent opportunity to grow your professional network of like-minded theological library professionals from around Australia and New Zealand. Meet new people and reconnect with others you haven't seen since our last conference!

Our conference theme this year is From Scrolls to Screens which invites us to reflect on the rich heritage of theological libraries, while embracing the opportunities of a rapidly evolving digital world. As custodians of sacred texts, stories, and knowledge, we honour the scrolls that have shaped our traditions, even as we give thanks for the screens that expand access, connection, and learning today.

This conference will explore how we faithfully and creatively navigate the intersection of past and future in our libraries and communities. We are especially keen to hear from each other about how technology is being used in our libraries - both old technology which still has a place, and new technology including (but not limited to) AI.

The conference will be held at Mary Andrews College which is located on level 1 of St Andrews House, very close to St Andrews Cathedral, Sydney Town Hall, and the Queen Victoria Building in the heart of Sydney's CBD. It is easily accessible by public transport - train, metro, bus, and light rail - and there is a (paid) underground parking station.

On Friday afternoon we will hold a special celebration and exhibition at Moore College in honour of 40 years of ANZTLA, followed by a formal dinner.

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> ACCOMMODATION

Unlike previous years, this year our conference venue is not a residential college. Mary Andrews College is in central Sydney, almost directly above Town Hall Station, with a range of accommodation options nearby. Delegates are responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation.
 

Suggested options include:
 

Golden Grove ↗ an affordable option Newtown - 25 minutes by bus/train or a 45-minute walk. Please advise the operator you are attending the ANZTLA conference.
YEHS hotels ↗ in the city - a short walk away

 

Delegates may also wish to consider accommodation in Green Square, Redfern, Newtown, or North Sydney. All are easily accessible by train and are typically 5–15 minutes from Town Hall Station. We suggest you use a booking site such as booking.com ↗ or hotels.com ↗ to find accommodation that suits you best.

> MEALS

In person registration includes all meals (except breakfast) from Wednesday dinner to Saturday lunch, including the Friday night formal dinner. 

> REGISTRATION

Registration is now open for full time and part time attendance, either in-person or online, through this Trybooking page ↗ which accepts credit card payments.

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If you would prefer to pay by direct transfer to the ANZTLA Conference bank account, or need an invoice for your organisation to pay on your behalf, please contact the Conference Treasurer Rebecca Shead through our Contact Form here↗. 

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