Sections in this article:

• Why do I need the Online Library?
• How do I get access?
• How do I use the Online Library?
• How to view the recordings from the Annual Meeting
• Accessing the FOA Webinars

Why do I need the Online Library?

The Online Library gives you access to thousands of presentations on topics from prehistory to the modern era in the Near East and greater Mediterranean world.

Missed a paper from the Annual Meeting that everyone is talking about? Here’s your chance to view the recording of that paper. Found a webinar from last year that you really wish you had attended? The Online Library will catch you up and make you feel like you haven’t missed a thing. Fascinated by the ancient world? These recordings will provide you with a detailed view into people’s lives in the past and introduce you to ancient cities and cultures.

The Online Library is also a great way to catch up with your colleagues and see their research or check out what’s new from a site that interests you.

How do I get access?

The easiest way to gain access is by registering for the 2026 Annual Meeting. This means you’ll have access to all of the current recordings, plus everything from the 2026 meeting, through June 30, 2027. Not interested in registering for the Annual Meeting? You can also purchase the Online Library on its own.

How do I use the Online Library?

You can view the Online Library at your own pace and schedule—the recordings are always available to you whenever you want to delve deeper into a particular topic or explore something brand new.

Simply log into the Online Portal, and hover over the tab that says “Resources” in the top navigation bar. You’ll find Online Library as one of the drop-down options.

Once you click on Online Library, it will bring you to the Annual Meeting recordings and Friends of ASOR webinars, listed by year and season, respectively.

For the Annual Meeting presentations, click on the year of the meeting you wish to view from. The following video has further instructions on accessing presentations and content from the Annual Meeting.

How to View the Recordings on the 2024 Annual Meeting Website

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ASOR’s 2025 Annual Meeting was a resounding success. Scholars, archaeologists, and historians from around the world gathered to exchange ideas, present groundbreaking research, and celebrate the vibrant world of the Near East and wider Mediterranean world. ASOR is pleased to announce that recordings from the 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston are now available to view in the Online Library.

This initiative not only helps preserve the wealth of knowledge shared but also ensures that those who couldn’t attend the event in person still have access to session and workshop presentations (nearly 500 in total).

Accessing the FOA Webinars

To access the Friends of ASOR webinars, navigate to the season you wish to search from and the list of available recorded sessions will appear. Note that the 2025-26 season is still ongoing, so not all sessions are yet available.

Click on the desired session and enjoy the recording!

Recordings are available until June 30, 2027 for AM26 attendees.

Reminder about 2026 Annual Meeting Registration: you will gain free access to the Online Library platform with your 2026 Annual Meeting registration—and you’ll have access to the Online Library content (through June 30, 2027).