PLA eNewsletter
Volume 7, Number 14
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
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PLA Spring Symposium to feature writers Alex Kotlowitz and Lawrence Block
Acclaimed nonfiction writer Alex Kotlowitz will keynote the opening session and best-selling crime novelist Lawrence Block will serve as the author luncheon speaker at the Public Library Association's Spring Symposium, March 7-9, 2005, at the Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL. Kotlowitz first came to attention with his award-winning nonfiction book, "There Are No Children Here," which explored life in a Chicago housing project through the perspective of two young brothers. His second book, "The Other Side of the River," examined the murder of a Michigan teenager as it related to issues of race and prejudice. His investigative articles appear regularly in such national magazines as the New Yorker and the New York Times Sunday Magazine. His most recent work, which was released in June, 2004, is "Never A City So Real: A Walk In Chicago."
Lawrence Block has written over forty crime novels, many following the exploits of his popular characters Matthew Scudder and Bernie Rhodenbarr. He has published articles and short fiction in Playboy, GQ, and The New York Times, and 84 of his short stories have been collected in "Enough Rope." His newest bestsellers are "The Burglar on the Prowl," and "Small Town," a novel of post-9/11 New York now available in paperback. He has won the Edgar and Shamus awards four times each and the Japanese Maltese Falcon award twice, as well as the Nero Wolfe and Philip Marlowe awards.
This year's Symposium features a new and improved workshop schedule with a variety of full day and half day programs for attendees to choose from. The 2005 Symposium also will include a "track" for library assistants, with programming developed by "Reaching Forward, a forum for Library Assistants." Other topics include: "Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library," "Finding Oz: Discovering a Bright Future for Libraries," "Preserving the Future: Sustainable Libraries," "Readers' Advisory: Fiction," "Choices, Choices, Choices," "Millennial Users: Different. You Bet!," "How to Develop and Deliver a Powerful Message for Your Library," "Building a Library Marketing Communication Plan," "Creating Policies for Results," "Beyond HTML: Dynamic Websites Deconstructed," and "Readers Advisory: Nonfiction."
A $10 Early Bird Discount is available to those registering before January 7, 2005 and attendees who register online also will receive an additional $5 discount. Final registration deadline is January 28, 2005. Register online at www.pla.org.
All Symposium events will be held at Chicago's Palmer House Hilton Hotel. By staying at the Palmer House Hilton you are assured of being counted and increasing the proven value of PLA's business. Visit www.pla.org for more information about the Spring Symposium or to access online registration or housing. Deadline for hotel reservations is January 28, 2005.
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PLA Service Award Deadline Extended
The PLA Awards Committee has decided to extend the deadline for receipt of applications for PLA’s awards. The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, December 22. All applications must be postmarked by this date.
To get application forms, visit www.pla.org, or contact the PLA office at 800-545-2433, ext. 5026.
PLA awards include the following:
Advancement of Literacy Award
Allie Beth Martin Award
Baker & Taylor Entertainment Audio Music/Video Product Award
Charlie Robinson Award
Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award
The Highsmith Library Innovation Award
The Demco New Leaders Travel Grant
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PLA 2006 National Conference Proposal Process Update
The deadline for receipt of proposals for the 2006 National Conference was on November 30. Over 300 preconference and program proposals were submitted for the Boston conference to fill the 110 or so slots available. Program Organizers will be notified about the status of their proposals beginning in February 2005. Thanks to all those who took the time to submit proposals using the online system.
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Pre-Registration Open for 2005 ALA Conference - Register Now for Low Rates
Register for the upcoming 2005 ALA Annual Conference between December 1, 2004 - January 2, 2005 and you’ll receive the lowest registration rate available. Visit http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/annual/2005a/registration.htm for more information.
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