[Publib] ASCLA Preconference and Programming Offerings at 2009 ALA Annual Conference, July 9-15, Chicago

[Liz Markel]

The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)
has something for everyone in its program and preconference offerings
for this year's ALA Annual Conference.

 

Don't wait! Early Bird Conference Registration ends next Friday, March
6!

Get the scoop on how to register at the ASCLA Blog:

http://ascla.ala.org/blog/2009/02/19/how-to-register-for-the-2009-ala-an
nual-conference-chicago-july-9-15-and-associated-events/ 

 

Know a group or a colleague who would be interested in these
professional development opportunities?

Please forward this message to them.

 

**********

Preconferences are ticketed events scheduled for Friday, July 10 that
offer an intensive look at a topic, present relevant resources, and
enhance participant skills. Participation is open to all--you do not
need to register for conference in order to participate in a
preconference.

 

This year's preconferences include:

 

--"Be My Guest: Customer Service from the Best"

What do libraries have in common with casinos? Find out at this half-day
event appropriate for librarians in all types of libraries.

 

--"After the Grant Runs Out: Funding Collaborative Digitization"

Learn how to cultivate diverse revenue streams for funding sustainable
collaborative digitization programs.

 

Complete information at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaevents/annual09/index.cfm 

 

**********

Programs are part of the conference agenda, and participation is
included in conference registration fees.

 

Here's a sneak peek at the program titles:

--Moving Mountains: Latest Trends in the Physical Delivery of Library
Materials

--What Can $930 Million Do for Library Services Nationwide? The Impact
and Future Directions of LSTA

--Large Print for All: Bigger is Better

--ASCLA President's Program: Revitalizing the Library Experience

--Future Perspectives: Collaboration and Innovation

--Multiple Intelligences @ Your Library: A Tool for Better Services

--Libraries and Hospice: Developing a Vital Community Partnership

 

See a topic of interest to you? Complete program descriptions, speaker
lists and schedules are at the ASCLA website:

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaevents/annual09/index.cfm 

**********

 

And don't forget to save the date for the ASCLA/COSLA Dessert Reception
& Silent Auction!

All Annual Conference participants are invited to this event held
Sunday, July 12, 9-11:30 p.m.

Enjoy scrumptious dessert while bidding on fantastic items-all to raise
funds for the ASCLA Century Scholarship.

Details on the event location and items for auction will be announced
later this spring.

 

 

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!

 

Sincerely,

Liz Markel

ASCLA Marketing Specialist

 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/publib/attachments/20090226/473017b9/attachment.htm