Off-Campus Library Services Conference

The Off-Campus Library Services Conference is held every other year and has been in existence since 1982. This international conference brings together librarians, administrators, and educators to discuss, study, demonstrate, and champion the technology, techniques, and theories of providing library services for students not pursuing their education on a campus. Through the published proceedings this information is made available to all who have an interest in this field.

Previous conferences have been held in Scotsdale, Arizona (2004); Cincinnati, Ohio (2002); Portland, Oregon (2000); Providence, Rhode Island (1998); San Diego, California (1995); Kansas City, Missouri (1993); Albuquerque, New Mexico (1991); Charleston, South Carolina (1988); Reno, Nevada (1986); Knoxville, Tennessee (1985); and St. Louis, Missouri (1982).

Past conferences were both International in scope and participation. They have attracted academic, corporate, medical, and military librarians from the United States, Canada, England, Australia, India, South Africa, Indonesia, New Zealand, and the West Indies.

The conference is sponsored by Central Michigan University libraries and CMU's Off-Campus Programs. It is planned and hosted by the Off-Campus Library Services Department.