Welcome!
Thank you for registering to attend ALA's 2008 Empowerment Conference for library support staff! We appreciate your commitment to ALA. Summertime is a perfect time to come to Anaheim.
Conference Hours
The conference begins on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30am with Welcome Breakfast and a presentation on Customer Service presented by the Disney Institute. The conference concludes at 2pm on Sunday, June 29 with Lunch - Interactive Conservation presented by Pam Parr and Gail Johnson. All Empowerment Conference session are scheduled to take place in the Anaheim Convention Center.
Download the Schedule at a Glance.
Empowerment Conference Registration Hours
Registration will be in Hall C Level 1 of the Anaheim Convention Center.
Friday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Shuttle Service
Free shuttle buses, sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning, will operate between all participating hotels and the Anaheim Convention Center during the conference. Service will also be provided for attendees with disabilities. Shuttle bus service schedules (including daily pickup times, locations and destinations) will be published in Cognotes (the daily show newspaper available during the conference) and will be available onsite. Complimentary bus service is provided by Gale Cengage Learning. Don't forget to stop by their booth and say thanks for the lift!
Ground Transportation
Four airports serve the Anaheim/Orange County Area. These airports are:
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John Wayne Orange County Airport (SNA) , 13 miles/20 minutes from Anaheim
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) , 35 miles/50 minutes from Anaheim
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Ontario International Airport (ONT) , 36 miles/45 minutes from Anaheim
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Long Beach Airport (LGB) , 18 miles/30 minutes from Anaheim
Transportation from the airport to Anaheim varies by airport. Details are available on each airport's website. A summary of transportation rates is available at: http://www.anaheimoc.org/Articles/Archive/Webpage10258.asp.
Prime Time Shuttles
You may reserve by phone at 1-800-RED-VANS or 310-536-7922 and reference code 310572. You may also click on the Prime Time Shuttle name above to be taken to our special ALA reservations page.
Public Transportation
Details about public transportation in Anaheim are available at
http://www.octa.net/.
Anaheim also offers the Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) Service, a visitor shuttle system that provides access to dining, shopping and attractions. The ART provides access to the Disney parks, the Anaheim Convention Center, and several hotels in the ALA hotel block and other locations in the area. Passes are available for $3 for a day, or a five day pass is available for $12. Details are available at:
http://anaheimoc.org/Articles/Archive/Webpage10985.asp.
Dress
Business casual attire is appropriate for the conference, and comfortable shoes are a must. Bring a light jacket or sweater and don't forget to pack a swimsuit or clothes for your workout.
Want to check E-mail?
To keep in touch with your home or office via the Internet, please visit our Internet Café' located in foyer of Hall A Level 1.
Meals at the Conference
Breakfast is included in your registration for Saturday and lunch on Sunday. All other meals during the conference are on your own.
Maximize Your Conference Time
Plan your schedule before you arrive so you know which sessions you want to attend. Please visit our Event Planner to create the conference experience that makes the most sense to you.
Looking for Parking?
Click the map
below for a larger, printable version of the parking guide
.
Click here
for a link to the pdf version of all parking guidelines. Established Parking Fee is $10.00, $12.00, or $15.00 per day with no in/out privileges.
No Smoking Policy
By Council action at its 1991 Atlanta Annual Conference, it was resolved that "smoking is prohibited at Midwinter Meetings, Annual Conferences, regional/national conferences, continuing education programs, exhibits and other gatherings sponsored by the ALA."
Contact
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kimberly Sanders at 800/545-2433 ext. 4279 or via email at
ksanders@ala.org before Wednesday, June25th.
If you have questions or concerns while you are at the conference, you should ask for me the onsite manager, Kimberly Sanders, at the ALA Conference Service Desk or Empowerment Conference Registration booth. I am looking forward to seeing you at many of the sessions.