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Attend ACRL 2009 and Push the Edge: Explore, Engage, Extend!
Virtual Conference Registration Now Open
Can’t make it to Seattle? You can still participate in the ACRL 2009 National Conference. The ACRL 2009 Virtual Conference, held completely online, will feature both synchronous and asynchronous activities, allowing for convenient scheduling and flexibility.
Conference Proceedings Now Available
Proceedings of ACRL's 14th National Conference. Includes three invited paper and thirty-nine contributed papers exploring the latest thinking and research into issues facing academic librarians today. Theme areas include Cast a Net; Feel the Buzz; Get it to Go; Harvest and Sustain; and Scale the Heights
Video Overview of ACRL 2009 from American Libraries Focus
In this overview of the 2009 Association of College and Research Libraries National Conference, keynoter Sherman Alexie discusses a terminology conundrum, Mary K. Van Ullen explains the effect of cultural differences on teaching about plagiarism, Diane Dallis describes Indiana University's planned research commons, and keynoter Ira Glass demonstrates how This American Life uses music to make stories come to life.
Conference Program
ACRL 2009 will challenge you to push your boundaries and promises you the opportunity to explore new ideas, engage in new learning, and extend our collective vision of the future of academic and research libraries in the 21st century. ACRL's exciting line-up of keynote speakers includes Rushworth Kidder, columnist, ethicist, and author of Moral Courage; Sherman Alexie, prolific novelist, poet and screenplay writer; and Ira Glass, host and producer of the National Public Radio program, This American Life. With over 250 peer-reviewed sessions specific to the needs of academic and research librarians and staff, ACRL is your home for professional development.
Photo credits: Institute for Global Ethics, Royce Carlton, Inc., Nancy Updike
Statement From Scheduled Keynote Speaker Naomi Klein
Unfortunately, I am dealing with a serious but temporary health emergency and am unable to travel for the next month. My talk was to focus on the economic crisis and its impact on public institutions, including universities and libraries. I am deeply disappointed to miss the opportunity to speak with you at such an important time for your profession, especially since so many of you have been tremendously supportive of my books over the years.
Warmest wishes,
Naomi Klein
Go Green at ACRL
 ACRL will implement more eco-friendly practices than ever before at the 14th National Conference! Help reduce the meeting’s ecological footprint by committing to the Green Pledge when you register for the conference. Check out the prizes the Green Committee is offering and bring a book to donate to Better World Books to be included in the drawing for a free iPod Nano! Attend the talk with Robin Chase, cofounder and former CEO of Zipcar, the largest car-sharing company in the world, and currently the CEO of GoLoco, an innovative online ridesharing community. The preview issue of ACRL's conference newspaper is going green. Check out the preview issue of ACRL Footnotes online now!
Access the Green Component Committee final report.
Invited Speakers
Marilee Bresciani, Associate Professor, Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education, San Diego State University
Elson Floyd, President, Washington State University
Peter Hernon, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College
Lynn Silipigni Connaway, OCLC
Robin Chase (listen to a message from Robin), Cofounder and former CEO of Zipcar, and current CEO of GoLoco
Preconferences
ACRL 2009 will offer six preconferences on Thursday, March 12, 2009. These sessions allow for a smaller, informal learning enviornment on topics including leadership, influenceing others, assessment, copyright and more. You can register for a preconference along with your main conference registration.
Explore Seattle
Seattle offers something for everyone. As you plan your trip, make time to experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the "Emerald City." ACRL is offering two exciting tours on Thursday, March 12, 2009.
Visit the National Conference Wiki for restaurant suggestions, tips on how to get around, local neighborhoods, and much more.
Placement Center
ALA's Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment will offer placement services.
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