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PRESS KIT
CONTACTS
Larra Clark
312-280-5043
lclark@ala.org
Macey Morales
312-280-4393
mmorales@ala.org
FACT SHEETS
Midwinter Meeting Fact Sheet
Youth Media Awards Fact Sheet
ALA Awards and Notables
American Library Association Fact Sheet
WEB SITE LINKS
ALA Literary Awards
Midwinter Meeting
Washington State Trade & Convention Center
Midwinter Meeting Wiki
American Library Association's
Midwinter Meeting
The American Library Association (ALA) is the voice of America’s libraries. Generally held in January, the ALA Midwinter Meeting draws more than 10,000 leaders in the library and information industry for some 2,000 meetings and events. About 450 exhibits feature the latest in books, videos, computers and other materials and resources available to millions of library users.
As part of the conference, the Washington State Trade & Convention Center will host the "Academy Awards" of youth literature - including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards. Recognized by families nationwide, the award medals signify the best of the best young adult and children’s books published in the previous year. The 2007 award winners will be announced Monday, January 22, starting at 7:45 a.m. PST. The press release listing all the winners will be available online by 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST at www.ala.org.
Press Releases • Media credentials • Exhibit Floor Events
Press Room Location:
Washington State Trade & Convention Center
Seattle, Level 6, East Lobby
Hours:
Friday, January 19 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, January 20 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 21 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, January 22 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 206-219-4657
fax: 206-219-4662
Press Releases:
American Library Association to unveil nation’s best books for children, young adults in Seattle
ALA to provide live Webcast of top children/teen literary awards announcement January 22
National library leaders to discuss top trends, announce best books for youth in Seattle January 19-24
ALA literary awards build bridges to African American children’s and adult literature
Libraries go where teens are: Online
ALA to announce Stonewall Book Awards for best GLBT literature
ALA offers free wireless access at 2007 Midwinter Meeting
Midwinter exhibitor event information now available via the Web
Tracie D. Hall to speak at King Midwinter service, Jan. 22
Time magazine’s Joe Klein to discuss “Islam, Iraq and the War on Terror” at the eighth annual Midwinter Curley Lecture
Idaho and Oregon Library Associations to co-sponsor 2007 Midwinter Advocacy Institute
YA author Patrick Jones to appear at 2007 Midwinter Advocacy Institute
AASL offers Pre-Midwinter Institute on reading
LAMA to offer course on buildings management tools at Midwinter
RUSA presents a Midwinter Institute on genealogy of the Pacific Northwest
ACRL to offer workshops on assessment, instruction and research models at Midwinter
ALCTS announces "Definitely Digital" as Midwinter Symposium
RUSA presents "Business Librarianship 101" institute at Midwinter Meeting
Press credentials
Members of the media interested in attending ALA's Midwinter Meeting should e-mail Larra Clark, media relations manager, lclark@ala.org, or Macey L. Morales, PR coordinator, mmorales@ala.org.
Press credentials are intended for members of the working media who are members of editorial staffs and reporting on the events, programs and activities of the ALA and conference attendees. Those requesting media registration must be currently employed by a publication or news organization, and your press badge will reflect this affiliation. A letter from your employer that describes your assignment may be required.
Freelance writers must also supply an assignment letter. Please fax this to the attention of Larra Clark at 312-280-5274 before January 1, 2006, or e-mail to lclark@ala.org .
A confirmation e-mail will be sent, and media badges may be picked up on site in the event Press Office.