Please see the following message for information on discounted registration fees for the ALA's Annual Conference, to be held this June in Washington, D.C. Note that the "early bird" registration is by March 2nd and plan accordingly! To become a member of ALA's student chapter, please visit the ALA's student membership page.
The ALA Annual Conference is a great place to advance your career and
connect with a wide variety of new colleagues from around the world.
ALA is focused on making your conference experience rewarding. In
addition to the hundreds of programs and networking opportunities at
Annual, special events and programs for first-time conference attendees
have been set up to help you 'do' conference right.
First time attendees will be matched up with an ALA Ambassador to help
you personally make connections to programs, people and places before
conference. Get expert advice on programs to attend, exhibitors to
visit, parties to frequent, and ways to get the most out of conference.
ALA Divisions and Round Tables will be sponsoring 101 programs
throughout the conference to help you navigate programs, meetings and
exhibits based on the kind of work you want do, or the type of library
where you plan to work. First-time attendees will also receive special
invitations to receptions sponsored by exhibitors and library vendors.
Student members of ALA receive significantly discounted rates for the
conference. ALA Student Members can register before March 2nd, 2007 for
only $85.00! If you are not currently a member of ALA, Student
Membership only costs $28.00 per year. Save nearly $100.00 by joining.
Registration rates:
Early Bird (til 3/2/07): $85
Advance (til 5/18): $110
Onsite: $120
Dorm housing will be available in D.C. Hostels and other less expensive
housing options are available as well. Please visit the two sites
below for more information or to register:
Conference website (membership and registration, hotel maps, travel
info, etc.):
http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/annual/2007a/home.htm
Annual Conference Wiki (info from local people and long timers):
http://wikis.ala.org/annual2007/index.php/Main_Page
For job seekers, the New Members Round Table (NMRT) offers free resume
review services at the Placement Center. Pre-register for the Placement
Center to review the list of libraries that are hiring, and come
prepared to meet prospective employers. Connect with your future career
today at ALA Annual Conference.
Special events this year include the World Premier of "The Hollywood
Librarian: Librarians in Cinema and Society". Get involved in "The
Insider's Guide to Capitol Hill", "Library Day on the Hill", and
volunteer projects as part of "Librarians Build Communities". Hundreds
of programs on nearly every topic in library services are offered.
We look forward to seeing you in D.C.
- The ALA Conference Coordinating Team
