We’ve been shaking up professional development for library workers since 2014. As we prepare to turn 10 years old we thought it'd be fun to kick off the next decade of The Library Collective with something completely new and exciting – a high seas adventure.

That’s right, we’re hosting a Collective at Sea cruise! Departing May 13, 2024 from Miami, Florida for 5 nights with visits to CocoCay, Bahamas and Cozumel, Mexico.

So plan on packing your bags and embarking with us on a learning journey like no other!

The Collective at Sea will combine our innovative and award winning approach to learning with unparalleled opportunities to build connections, exchange ideas, explore, and recharge!

This is not your typical conference experience. Instead, our Collective at Sea gathering has three main features:

Awesome events while at sea! Two full days of all-attendee plenary sessions, meaningful workshops, and creative social gatherings.
Opportunities to learn, explore, and recharge! Take advantage of port visits to reconnect with nature, visit an archeological site, learn about local culture, or relax on a beach.
Affordable and inclusive cost! One low price that covers registration fees, food, lodging, and access to a wide assortment of activities and experiences for five nights.

**Conference Cost Comparison** - based off of 2022 and 2023 data. Total cost uses lowest hotel room price listed & reflects the registration fee plus hotel nights for each day a conference takes place exclusive of taxes and fees. *IFLA costs are based on Euro to Dollar conversion at time of publication with daily meal costs based on U.S. State Department per diem rates.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COLLECTIVE AT SEA:

ACTIVE LEARNING: No “CV filler” or “sage on a stage” presentations here! We emphasize skill-building, tangible takeaways, and networking.
EVEN FOOTING: Everyone who attends is an active participant. Celebrity culture is for tabloids, not conferences.
PRACTITIONER-FOCUSED: We believe in providing content that has real-world applications. Theory and hypothetical situations have their place but we’re focused on providing front-line workers with training, tools, and support they actually can use.
AFFORDABLE: We’ve negotiated very competitive rates that include all registration, lodging, meals, fees, and gratuities. Reservations can be made with a $100 per person deposit and paid for over time.
PARTNERSHIPS, NOT SALES: We think developing relationships with vendors and content creators is far more effective than hard sales, so we program real discussions rather than sales pitches.
NONPROFIT: Our events are put on by volunteers who give their time in service to the profession. We do not profit off of registration fees; in fact, attendance costs are subsidized for all participants thanks to our generous sponsors.