MAC SOA 2026

Find it Here!

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The Midwest Archives Conference and the Society of Ohio Archivists will hold a joint meeting on May 14-16, 2026 on the campus of The Ohio State University. Conference workshops, sessions, and meetings will be held in the Ohio Union. Hotel accommodations and the reception will be held at the University’s hotel, the Blackwell Inn. The Blackwell is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the Union, and we will provide transportation for anyone who would like to use the service.

From 2015 until 2023, Ohio’s tourism slogan was “Find it Here.” As a slogan, it raised the obvious question “find what here?”; but as an archives motto…well, to “Find it Here” is an archivist’s greatest hope for anyone exploring their collections. Come to Columbus to find information and insights on a wide range of topics central to all archivists. The Education Committee is identifying outstanding workshops, and the Program Committee looks forward to receiving fantastic proposals from members of both MAC and SOA.

Transportation options

There are several ways of getting around town for attendees without vehicles. 

COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority) offers bus services around Columbus. Please visit the website to explore transit and route options.

Rideshares are available through national and local companies. Lyft, Uber, MyWeels, 

Scooter/bike rentals are both available in Columbus. Visit Lime or Veo websites for 

more information on rental options.

Travel Information – by air

John Glenn International Airport’s website includes information on airlines, transportation to and from the airport, accessibility information, etc. CMH Airport is 8 miles from the Ohio State campus. 

Transportation from the airport:

There is no conference hotel shuttle to and from the airport

Rideshares and Taxi drop off/pick up from the airport at a designated location. Follow the Rideshare/Taxi transportation signs to meet with your driver. It takes approximately 15 minutes to drive to the hotel from the airport.

Travel Information – by bus

Greyhound and Flixbus provide service 

Travel Information – by car

Ohio Union (Google Maps link to the Ohio Union)

Blackwell Inn (Google Maps link to the Blackwell Inn)

Travel information – Parking

Hotel Parking: Garage located by the hotel

Self parking: $19.25 daily max.

On-site valet parking: $35.00 overnight with in/out privileges

Ohio Union Parking: Garage located next to the Union

Self parking: $19.25 daily max. (hourly rate applies)