Annual Conference - American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association in the world, holds its Annual Conference each June. The largest such convention in the world is attended by more than 18,000 librarians, educators, writers, publishers, Friends of Libraries, trustees and special guests. The conference includes more than 2,300 meetings, discussion groups, programs on various topics affecting libraries and librarians as well as tours and special events. Topics include libraries and technology, censorship and literacy.
Approximately 1,600 exhibitors feature the latest in books, videos, computers and other materials vital to today’s libraries and librarians.
The conference has been host to such speakers as former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Cokie Roberts, Gloria Steinem, Michael Moore, and U.S. Senator Barack Obama. Autograph sessions are held throughout the conference with prominent authors and illustrators.
Presentations are made to the winners of the Newbery and Caldecott Medals - the most prestigious awards in children's literature - as well as to the Coretta Scott King, Printz and other major book award winners.
ALA and its 11 divisions present more than 100 awards for distinguished service and professional growth. Poster sessions offer an opportunity for individual libraries or librarians to share graphic representation of current research, programs or creative solutions to library problems.
The Inaugural Banquet signals the installation of a new ALA president who delivers a message that sets the stage for the coming year.
A placement service for job seekers and employers is operated by the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment. Interviewing facilities are provided.
The ALA Store offers books, division publications, videos, celebrity posters, T-shirts, mugs, postcards and other items. Most of the items are available year-round through the ALA Graphics catalog.
Conference Dates:
June 21 to 27, 2007 - Washington, D.C.
June 26 to July 2, 2008 - Anaheim, CA
July 9 to 15, 2009 - Chicago
June 24 to 30, 2010 - Orlando
June 23-29, 2011 - New Orleans, LA
June 21-27, 2012 - Anaheim, CA
June 20-26, 2013 - Washington, D.C.
June 26-July 2, 2014 - Las Vegas, NV
For more information, visit www.ala.org/annual.
For exhibit information or registration information, contact ALA Conference Services, 800/545-2433, ext. 3226.
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