2026 Conference Sponsors

Diamond Level:

Each of our Diamond level conference sponsors will be participating in a 1 hour educational webinar during the months of August and September. These webinars are meant to provide an in-depth look at who these sponsors are and what they do for our community. 

ABOS Diamond Sponsor Webinar: Building Your Collection Made Easy: Fall Bestsellers & the Impact of Youth Large Print with Thorndike Press

September 22 - 11 AM (EST) / 10 AM (CST) / 9 AM (MST) / 8 AM (PST)

Get a first look at the bestselling authors and can't-miss large print titles coming this fall—and discover how easy collection development can be with Thorndike Press.

Andrew Moore, Senior Manager, Inside Sales, will preview the season's biggest upcoming releases and share how Thorndike's Standard Order Plans and subscription options help libraries stay current while simplifying the ordering process.

Then, Tiffany Schofield, Senior Acquisitions Editor, will introduce Youth Large Print and explore how large print supports student reading success. Learn how this accessible format benefits all readers—including students with ADHD, dyslexia, and visual processing challenges. Hear highlights from the latest efficacy study showing improvements in reading confidence, skills, and enjoyment.

Leave with exciting new titles, practical collection development strategies, and fresh ideas for expanding accessible reading opportunities in your community. Click here to register.

ABOS Diamond Sponsor Webinar: The Fraud Epidemic: Protecting Our Communities in the Fight Against Fraud with AARP

September 23 - 2 PM (EST) / 1 PM (CST) / 12 PM (MST) / 11 AM (PST)

Fraud in the U.S. has reached crisis levels, as fraud criminals follow the headlines and target anyone, of any age. In this webinar, AARP will explore the latest fraud trends and how you play an important role in your communities, empowering your patrons with knowledge to stay safe, while also providing support if victimization occurs.

You’ll learn:

- The most prevalent scams and warning signs to watch for

- Why scammers succeed

- Ways to proactively ‘harden the target’ and stay safe from scams

- Tips for starting the conversation with fraud victims

- Free fraud prevention and victim support resources

- How to collaborate with your local AARP state office

And more...

We’ll also share real-world examples of how libraries, AARP state offices, and community partners come together in the fight against fraud.

Equip yourself with the insights and strategies needed to better safeguard you and your community. Register now to stay informed and proactive. Click here to register.

ABOS Diamond Sponsor Webinar: Building Better Mobile Outreach Vehicles with Farber

September 1 - 3 PM (EST) / 2 PM (CST) / 1 PM (MST) / 12 PM (PST)

Join Farber Specialty Vehicles for a practical discussion on planning and designing a mobile outreach vehicle that meets your community's needs. We'll cover layout and floor plan ideas, accessibility, interior finishes, power options including lithium battery systems, all-electric vehicles, and what to consider for long-term reliability and support.

Whether you're purchasing your first vehicle or replacing an existing one, this session will provide real-world insights into the design process, current trends, and features that can help your program succeed. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A. Click here to register.

ABOS Diamond Sponsor Webinar: Beyond the Bookshelf: Reimagining the Modern Bookmobile with Matthews Specialty Vehicles

September 9 - 11 AM (EST) / 10 AM (CST) / 9 AM (MST) / 8 AM (PST)

Since building our first bookmobile more than 30 years ago, Matthews Specialty Vehicles has seen mobile libraries evolve into some of the most impactful tools for community outreach. Today's bookmobiles are supporting digital access, literacy, STEM education, workforce development, and lifelong learning in ways that extend far beyond book lending. Join us as we explore the latest ideas and innovations shaping the future of mobile libraries and discover how thoughtful design can help your library bring greater impacts! Click here to register.

ABOS Diamond Sponsor Webinar: TechOps

August 27 - 12 PM (EST) / 11 AM (CST) / 10 AM (MST) / 9 AM (PST)

TechOps is excited to utilize the one-hour webinar session to discuss several key topics.

1. Open forum discussion involving some of our customers as they go over how they utilize their vehicles out and about on the road, collections, stops, schedule, etc.

2. TechOps will go over the purchasing and bid process, FAQs, grant/fundraising and current available vehicles.

3. We will also cover some new vehicle offerings that are in the design phase but will be available on the market soon. Click here to register.

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