About Government Information Day 2026 Conference

Government Information Day 2026 is a free one-day hybrid conference that promotes federal, state, and local government information and resources. Indiana public librarians can also earn LEUs at the event. The event is free to attend, and offers a great learning opportunity for librarians, library staff, information professionals, and members of the public.

Registration for in-person attendance is free and required. Registration link: https://isl.libcal.com/event/16636455. Click the "Begin Registration" link at the bottom of the page to register for GID26 in-person. 

Virtual attendees must register for every session they wish to attend. All virtual sessions will be recorded and uploaded for later view. All session times listed are Eastern Standard Time:
1. GID26: Introduction to U.S. Government Information: Reference Questions at the Information Desk (9:30-10:30 AM)
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ETc0NAayTLavqBsWOpPpww
2. GID26: Keynote Address (11:00 AM - Noon)
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_UbJdwCPGSnW_mtcycmElHA
3. GID26: Understanding Government Mistrust and Enhancing Transparency: The Role of Libraries (1:00-2:00 PM)
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7ED3GehYQ8CwjJdKxMPYEg
4. GID26: Talking Books: Audiobooks, Large Print, and Braille (2:30-3:30 PM)
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_RrzsXsdEQG2eylCe0iVuBQ

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

REGISTRATION:  8:30 AM

WELCOME AND EVENT INTRODUCTION:  9:00 AM

CONCURRENT SESSION 1:  9:30 AM

SESSION 2 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS:  11:00 AM

LUNCH (boxed lunches): 12:00 PM

CONCURRENT SESSION 3:  1:00 PM

CONCURRENT SESSION 4:  2:30 PM

CLOSING REMARKS:  3:30 PM

Parking
Attendees are encouraged to park at the Indiana Government Center North Parking Garage (220 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202). Ticket validation is available in the Great Hall at the Registration Table or at the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor. Attendees will also need their parking ticket to re-enter the parking garage. 

Please contact Brent Abercrombie for any conference questions.