MEDIA CONTACTS
Larra Clark
Manager
Media Relations
312-280-5043
lclark@ala.org
Macey Morales
PR Coordinator
312-280-4393
mmorales@ala.org
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American Library Association's
Annual Conference
Libraries Build Communities!
Taking the lead in committing to stay in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in October, the American Library Association (ALA) will host the largest conference in the city since last summer. The conference is expected to bring about 18,000 people and more than 2,000 programs, meetings and special events from June 22 to 28.
"ALA Helps to Revitalize New Orleans Video"
TRT: 7mins 13 sec
[RealPlayer] [QuickTime]
Press Room Location:
Morial Convention Center, level 1, hall J
Phone: 504-670-5131
Fax: 504-670-5136
Hours:
Thursday, June 22 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, June 23 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 24 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 25 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, June 26 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 27 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, June 28 Closed
Media Credentials
Members of the media interested in attending ALA's Annual Conference 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.
A confirmation e-mail will be sent, and media badges may be picked up on site in the event Press Office.
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A high school student from Iowa helps clean out the Martin Luther King branch of the New Orleans Public Library, the most heavily damaged of the 13 branches.
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