Learn about BookExpo in CA here: http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=42&appname=288
Check out this link to the national PLA conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota from March 25-29, 2008. http://www.placonference.org/
The biennial National Conference is the premier event for the public libraries, drawing librarians, library support staff, trustees, Friends, and library vendors from across the country and around the world.
Check out this link to the national PLA conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota from March 25-29, 2008. http://www.placonference.org/
The biennial National Conference is the premier event for the public libraries, drawing librarians, library support staff, trustees, Friends, and library vendors from across the country and around the world.
Use this space if you’d like to try to arrange a carpool, find a roommate or talk with others who may be attending the conference from our district.
Check out this link to information about ALA Midwinter, this year hosted nearby in Philadelphia. http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/midwinter/2008/home.htm
Currently, it is possible that a one day van trip for a day at the exhibits will be planned. Stay tuned for more information.
Check out this link to information about ALA Midwinter, this year hosted nearby in Philadelphia. http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/midwinter/2008/home.htm
Please feel free to post comments if you plan to attend and would like to find a roommate or someone to carpool with.
Currently, it is possible that a one day van trip for a day at the exhibits will be planned. Stay tuned for more information.
The PALINET 07 Conference + Vendor Fair will be held on Monday & Tuesday, October 29 – 30 at the Tremont Grand Conference Center in Baltimore, MD.
This year’s theme, Practical Innovation, will offer solutions to help you transform your library with informative sessions on topics ranging from open source applications to library advocacy.
The keynote speaker is Dr. Deanna Marcum, Associate Librarian for Library Services with the Library of Congress. She has been a leader in the effort toward building a national digital library. Dr. Marcum will explain her vision for innovation in the national library and discuss the planning process and results. Other speakers include Mary Madden from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, and many more leaders in the field.
PALINET Digitization Expo will follow the PALINET 2007 Conference + Vendor Fair on October 31, also at the Tremont Grand. Stay an extra day and meet with the leading providers of digitization and preservation services. Hear the latest on state collaborative digitization efforts as well as informative presentations on grant writing and digital asset management.
Visit the following link to view more information: 2007 Conference + Vendor Fair
While on the above site, you can click on the Registration link to the left or click this link provided Conference Registration.
Don’t miss out. Space is limited.
Early bird registration closes on September 28, 2007.
New Continuing Education Courses available from PLA!
Prepare Yourself for All Aspects of Public Library Management
Registration is now available for a Marketing Course. This course will be held in Atlanta, GA from Wednesday Septemer 26-27, 2007.
For more information on this conference visit pla.org
To register online or view other available courses, visit the following link:
CPLA courses offered by PLA
Want to Carpool or find a roomate? Post here!
Information for PaLA’s 2007 Conference is NOW AVAILABLE on the PaLA Web site at palibraries.org. Check it out to see all of the wonderful events and sessions the 2007 Conference Committee, led by Betsy Allen, has in store for you.
You can save $10 by registering for the conference online here. It’s easy and secure. What’s more, online registration will save both time and money for PaLA — the savings we are passing on to you in the form of an online discount! Rates listed on the online form already include the discount, you need do nothing more than enter your personal information, attendance plans and payment information. Each registration is eligible for the $10 discount, so libraries registering multiple staff can save big!
The PaLA Annual Conference is one of the best educational and networking events around, and now it’s even more affordable! Sign up today and we’ll see you in Lion Country!
Note: Forms must be postmarked by October 1, 2007.
On-site registration will be required after October 1.
The 2007 Conference Committee thanks you in advance for your help and enthusiasm and we look forward to seeing you at this year’s conference!
