When

The month of May marks the height of spring here in Southeast Michigan. The flowers are blooming, the weather is warmer, and the local wildlife is out of winter hibernation or has returned to us from their southern homes. We are excited about the opportunity of offering this conference during a season when attendees can enjoy both our indoor and outdoor offerings.

Financial Outline

We expect the following costs:

  • Estimated attendee registration fee: $225 early registration ($290 late registration)
  • Hotel rates: $125-$300 a night
  • Up to 250 attendees

How to Get Here

Ann Arbor is located about 35 min from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), Michigan’s largest airport. The Michigan Flyer is a direct bus line that runs regularly 7 days a week between downtown Ann Arbor and the airport. Amtrak’s Wolverine train line also conveniently runs through downtown between the Detroit and Chicago metros. We have an extensive public transportation network called TheRide that runs throughout the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti (pronounced IP-si-lantee) area. The University of Michigan also has its own fleet of buses along 12 routes that are available to the general public for free without an ID or pass. For more information on parking at the university and other transportation options, please visit the U of M Facilities’ LTP website.

Things to Do

In Ann Arbor / Within Walking Distance

Museums / Exhibits

Outdoor Activities

Live Music and Performing Arts

Library Tours

Bookstores

Games and Gaming

Area Architecture

Shopping

Farther afield / Would need transportation

East of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor West Side

Restaurant and Bar List

In Ann Arbor / Within Walking Distance

Farther afield / Would need transportation

Land Acknowledgement

The University of Michigan, named for Michigami, the world’s largest freshwater system and located in the Huron River watershed, is indebted to the Wyandot and Anishinaabeg, the Three Fires People — the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewéwadmik (Potawatomi). These peoples are traditionally the inhabitants and stewards of this region. In 1817, these nations ceded land in the Treaty at the Foot of the Rapids (also known as the Treaty of Fort Meigs), with the understanding that their children would be provided with educational opportunities in perpetuity. Proceeds from the sale of this land funded the origins of the university, and records indicate that the university has not realized the treaty’s promise. Since the treaty was signed, few or no Native Americans have been enrolled at the university.

The University of Michigan Code4Lib Proposal Committee acknowledges that our university stands, like almost all property in the United States, on lands obtained in unconscionable ways from indigenous peoples. This acknowledgement does not absolve or diminish the advantages gained through white colonialism and violence. Instead we hold ourselves and our universities accountable through how we work, live, research, teach, learn, curate, recruit, and collaborate. We also consider, as educators and information professionals, how the digital technologies we use every day — their infrastructures, design, and environmental impact — have been influenced by the legacy of colonialism and white privilege.

Pronunciation Guide

For a guide to pronouncing the names of the nations listed in the above land acknowledgment, please visit this Northern Illinois University webpage.

Additional Resources

Acknowledgements alone are insufficient. We recognize that they are only the beginning and that there is more work we must do. The following articles and guides are starting places for learning more:

Proposal Committee

  • Natasha Allen (lead), University of Michigan Library
  • Jesse Johnston, University of Michigan School of Information
  • Monique Rio, University of Michigan Library
  • Henny Tasker, University of Michigan Library
  • Rachel Vacek, University of Michigan Library
  • Ken Varnum, University of Michigan Library

Library Administration support provided by: Bohyun Kim, University of Michigan Library