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Local Resources | TCDL 2026

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Texas Conference on Digital Libraries
Tuesday, June 2 – Thursday, June 4, 2026
In Person: Commons Conference Center, Austin, Texas (Google Maps)

Click here for an interactive map of TCDL 2026 local resources.

Getting around Austin & the conference area

  • CapMetro Bus Routes
  • Super Shuttle Express
    • Reserve transportation to and from the airport and around town
  • Uber / Lyft
  • ZipCar
  • Carpool
    • We encourage attendees to carpool, both to/from Austin, and within the city.
    • Join the #tcdl-2026 channel in the TDL Community Slack to coordinate carpooling.
    • Look out for the carpooling meet-up area at the conference venue. [More information to come]

The Domain

The Domain is an office, retail, and residential center in northwest Austin featuring over 100 stores and restaurants, making it a premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. It is about a 5-minute drive (10-20 minute walk) from the J.J. Pickle Research Campus.  

The Domain Northside

The Domain Northside is a neighborhood located within the Domain area that features additional stores and restaurants.

Recommended Nearby Restaurants

Key: Veg – vegetarian, V – vegan, GF – gluten free

Recommended Nearby Coffee Shops

Nearby Grocery Stores

Help! I Forgot to Bring… Stores

Favorite Austin Restaurants Outside The Domain/Arboretum

Favorite Austin Stores Outside The Domain/Arboretum

Things to do in Greater Austin

Commons Conference Center FAQs

Public Health Precautions

Texas Digital Library and the TCDL Planning Committee encourages attendees to do what they need to feel comfortable and safe. 

As part of the University of Texas and, therefore, the State of Texas, neither TDL nor our UT-owned conference site are allowed to require masking. We encourage masking and support anyone who decides to mask. We will provide masks and hand sanitizer.

We expect guests to extend courtesy towards individuals’ masking choices and respect preferences to wear or not wear masks.  

Emergencies

What happens when 911 is called? 

UTPD (UT Austin Police Department) doesn’t have regular patrols at the Pickle Research Campus.

APD (Austin Police Department) responds. Call is routed to an operator who gathers information. The operator relays information to the dispatcher. The dispatcher relays information to responding police to keep them updated on the situation. 

FAQ: When should someone call 911?

  • When there is an imminent threat to life or property
  • When there is an injury that requires immediate medical attention or there is an injury stemming from an assault, regardless of the timeframe
  • When a suspect involved in a crime is on scene of the incident or within sight

Important: If you are unsure whether to call 911 or 311 (Austin city services and information), you should call 911 and let a trained operator route the call appropriately.

If you are calling to file a police report, it can be made by calling Teleserve at 311. If you are calling from an area code other than (512), the number to 311 is 512-974-2000.

Mental health responses

CCC Evacuation Plans

  • Emergency exits are located throughout the Commons Conference Center (CCC) and meeting rooms. Evacuation ‘rally point’ is the soccer field on the west side of the building. View the building layout. 

Visit the TCDL home page to learn more about the conference.

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For any questions regarding TCDL, please contact info@tdl.org.