The Midwest Archives Conference (MAC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for MAC 2023. The conference will take place at the Hyatt Centric Hotel in Chicago on April 12th –15th. Register for in-person attendance or virtual attendance.

Our conference theme, “Dig Deep,” is a nod to the famous Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, and it invites you to explore the many layers of archival meaning and how we understand our profession. A variety of topics will be covered, such as virtual reference, reparative description, burnout and self-care, records management, outreach, management, and stewardship. The program also includes Wednesday workshops, Thursday mornings tours, special events, and more!

The plenary session will feature Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas, a local Chicago historian. Dilla is a proud lifelong resident of Chicago’s South Side. He co-founded the Chicago Mahogany Foundation in January 2022, which is committed to preserving and disseminating the rich history and culture of the city of Chicago. His talk, “Does a tree make a sound if no one’s around? Does your archives preserve history if no one sees them?” will draw from his rich experience to engage and challenge this year’s MAC audience.

MAC welcomes all to the conference and encourages attendees outside of the Midwest region to attend. Register by March 15th for rates of $165 for members and $200 for non-members. Late registration is $200 for members and $225 for non-members after March 16th. One-day registration is $100, and student registration is $75. 

There will also be a Virtual Conference option that will provide access to roughly a third of the program content, including the plenary session, one preselected session per time slot (five total sessions of varying length), and the MAC Business Meeting. This content will be live-streamed via Zoom, and attendees who choose this option will receive emails with Zoom registration links approximately one week prior to the conference. Virtual sessions will not be recorded and will not be available for later viewing. Virtual registration rates are $80 for MAC members and $100 for non-members.

Bookmark this year’s meeting blog and the meeting page on MAC’s website to find all the helpful information you need to register, travel, and visit Chicago!

Hotel Accommodations

Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile, 633 North St. Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611

During a stay at Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile, you’ll experience the electric energy of the Windy City with a coveted address right on Michigan Avenue. Explore all the city has to offer—from noted attractions like Navy Pier, Millennium Park, and Lake Michigan to high-end shopping along the Mag Mile. To receive the special MAC rate, reservations must be made by Tuesday, March 21, 2023. To make your reservations, call the hotel directly at (877)-803-7534, and identify yourself as part of the Midwest Archives Conference. You can also make your reservations online.

Rates for conference attendees, plus local taxes of 17.4%: 

Single/double: $189

Triple: $214

Quadruple: $239 

Check out MAC’s meeting page, the Local Arrangements Committee’s blog, and the program for more detailed information.

Benn Joseph (he/him/his)

Head, Collections Services

McCormick Library of Special Collections & University Archives

Northwestern University Libraries

Northwestern University

www.library.northwestern.edu

benn.joseph@northwestern.edu

847.467.6581