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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. A snapshot of conference events and meetings is provided in the overall conference release.
As part of the conference, the ALA will announce its Youth Media Awards. Each year the ALA honors books, videos and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high-quality they represent, ALA awards guide parents, educators, librarians and others in selecting the best materials for youth.
The 2008 award winners will be announced Monday, January 14, starting at 7:45 a.m. ET. A live Webcast of the award announcements will be available on a first-come, fist-served basis. Award press release will be posted online by 10 a.m. EST at www.ala.org.
American Library Association announces literary award winners
For more information on ALA's youth media awards please visit Ilovelibraries.org.
Press Room Location:
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Level 200, Bridge
**ALA Conference Media Credential Policy**
Hours:
Friday, January 11 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, January 12 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 13 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, January 14 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Press Releases:
Philadelphia site for national conversations on future of U.S. libraries
Senior FBI official, whistleblower to address ALA Meeting
ALA to provide live Webcast of top children/teen literary awards announcement January 14
YALSA offers institute on teen advocacy at Midwinter
LITA hosts happy hour at ALA Midwinter
Website Graphic Design Concept to debut at Philadelphia Midwinter
NBA legend to make keynote speech at ALA President’s Program
RUSA presents genealogical reference institute at Midwinter
ACRL announces ALA Midwinter Meeting workshops
ALCTS announces Midwinter Symposium on risk and entrepreneurship in libraries
ALSC to offer pre-Midwinter institute for those serving parenting teens and their children
LAMA Midwinter Institute in Philadelphia Focuses on Improving Project Managers
Two advocacy programs available at 2008 ALA Midwinter Conference
ALSC launches inaugural William C. Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training at Midwinter 2008
Save the date for the Advocacy Institute at ALA’s 2008 Midwinter Meeting
YALSA gears up for Midwinter with special events and media awards
Dr. Ganga B. Dakshinamurti keynote speaker of ALA 6th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunrise Celebration
Register for YALSA’s Midwinter Gaming Extravaganza
Freedom to Read Foundation to sponsor Philadelphia event with Anthony Lewis
Jazz violin virtuoso to headline Curley Memorial Lecture
SPARC-ACRL Forum to focus on student engagement
NJLA to co-sponsor Advocacy Institute
ALCTS announces forums for midwinter in Philadelphia
PaLA to co-sponsor Advocacy Institute
NYLA to co-sponsor Advocacy Institute
RUSA presents genealogical reference institute at Midwinter |
