Press Kit
CONTACTS
Angela Thullen
312-280-5026 athullen@ala.org
Macey Morales
312-280-4393
mmorales@ala.org
PRESS
MATERIALS
Programming Schedule
Special Events
PLA Fact Sheet
STUDIES & STATISTICS
Reading At Risk: A Survey of Literary Reading in America.
School and Public Library Relationships
The Public Library Association's 11th National Conference, March 21 - 25, 2006, in Boston. It's the only library conference dedicated entirely to the continuing education needs of public librarians.
The PLA National Conferences offer more than 200 top-quality continuing education programs from which to choose. Special events include pre-conferences, author luncheons, Talk Tables and more than 700 public library exhibits.
Press Releases
PLA announces selection of National Conference closing session keynote speaker
ALA Public Programs Office announces new speakers for PLA preconference on library programming
Over 150 programs to be offered at PLA National Conference
Conference Press Room
Location:
Hynes Convention Center
Room 303
Hours:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 21
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 22
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, March 23
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, March 24
9 a.m. - Noon Saturday, March 25
Media Credentials
Press representatives must register for the PLA National Conference in order to be granted admittance. Press badges are granted to editorial press only and provide full admission to the exhibits and all education sessions. However, paid special events (author luncheons, tours, etc.) must be registered and paid for. Press badges are not mailed out pre-show and must be picked up onsite.
For more information contact Angela Thullen, 312-280-5026 or athullen@ala.org.
Instructions:
Please print out and complete the conference registration form and fax it to Angela Thullen at 312-280-5029. To verify editorial status, please include a photocopy of your business card or editorial masthead from your publication.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Public Librarian Recruitment
Intellectual Freedom
ALA Library Fact Sheets
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