Join us Thursday, July 16, in Athens, GA for the 2026 Code4lib SE meeting. This informal conference will feature sessions covering technology in libraries, archives and museums in the Southeast area.

Details

When - July 16, 2026

Where - Richard B Russell Special Collections Building, University of Georgia, Athens

Cost - $25, Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided.

Planning Committee - Kathryn Manis, Nicole Lawrence, Michael Allen, Rachel Evans, Seamus Narron (UGA); Andrew Battelini (Emory University)

Schedule - The schedule for this event will be on this page once it has been created.

Conference Logistics

We will not be live-streaming the sessions. However, if approved by presenters, presentation materials will be placed online after the conference.

Registration

Registration for the event can be purchased and information provided using this registration form.

Presentation proposals are being accepted through June 5, 2026. To submit a proposal, please use this form.

Area Information

Parking

There is a parking deck (Hull Street Parking Deck) next to the Special Collections Building, but it is permit-only until 3 pm. We can secure a daily pass in the deck for you in advance for $4 per day, but you must indicate your need for this when you register for the conference (there is a check box on the form).

In addition, free street parking is sometimes available around the building, including directly behind it, and on surrounding streets like Waddell and Newton. See the map at the bottom of this page.

You may also elect to park downtown in Athens and make the short walk up to the building from there. Along with metered street parking, deck options include:

• Classic Center Deck
• College Avenue Deck
• Washington Street Deck

Finally, there are other parking decks on campus that allow hourly/daily parking any time of day and are a reasonable walk away. Closer options include the North Campus Deck and the Tate Center Deck.

Local transportation

There are free city buses that operate through campus, as well as limited campus bus service that may also be helpful. ACC Transit Route 5 runs hourly from a stop right outside the Special Collections Library to the Arch downtown. Additionally, the Campus Milledge bus stops at the corner of Lumpkin and Baldwin. Since this route leaves from campus, taking it to campus from downtown can take about 20 minutes, but it can be a quick and convenient option for getting back from downtown if needed.

Accommodations

There are a number of hotels in downtown Athens. The closest to the Special Collections Library are SpringHill Suites and Holiday Inn Express though most downtown hotels are within a completely walkable mile.

Food

The Special Collections Library is less than a 10 minute walk from the University of Georgia Arch, the primary connection between downtown Athens and UGA’s campus. Downtown has plenty of delicious options for a meal or a snack, including, but not limited to, some of our favorites:

• Bubble Cafe
• The Grill
• Little Italy
• The Globe
• Gyro Wrap
• Ted’s Most Best

We also have familiar franchised spots for those interested, including:

• Chick Fil A
• Barberitos
• Chipotle
• Cheba Hut

Code of Conduct

We are dedicated to a harassment-free conference experience for everyone. Please see the full Code of Conduct

Contact

If you have any questions about the conference, please email Kathryn Manis at Kathryn.manis1@uga.edu.