CSGUK Annual Conference 2026

A one-day conference in Bristol exploring the future of frontline library customer services in UK higher education.

CSGUK Annual Conference 2026

Theme: Frontline Futures: Library Customer Services in a Changing HE Landscape.

This conference explores how frontline teams are adapting as UK higher education becomes more distributed, flexible and lifelong, and how library customer services can remain relevant and high-quality across multiple locations, digital platforms and partnerships.

Date: Friday 27 November 2026
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Location: M Shed, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN

Refund policy: No refunds.

Agenda highlights:

• 09:00–09:30 Registration and refreshments
• 09:30–09:40 Introductions and housekeeping
• 09:40–10:40 Keynote: Dr Andrew Cox (University of Sheffield)