In commemoration of the American Philosophical Society's (APS) 275th anniversary, the APS Library—along with the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation and the Association of Research Libraries (ARL)—is hosting an interdisciplinary and international conference that explores the history of libraries, the present opportunities for libraries (especially independent research libraries and those with special collections), and the potential future for libraries as they continue to evolve in the 21st century.

"The Past, Present, and Future of Libraries" will take place Thursday–Saturday, September 27–29, 2018, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Registration for the conference is free and open to all. The conference organizers have extended the deadline for paper proposals to Tuesday, May 22, at 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time.