The ALA Midwinter Meeting is convened for the primary purpose of expediting the business of the Association. At Midwinter, ASCLA committees meet to work on their objectives, but there are also small group discussions and other opportunities for continuing education.
Use menu items at left or links below to find information on specific ASCLA events. Also check under "Related Files" for schedules and meeting information. We are also updating a Google Calendar for all ASCLA activities throughout the year, including Midwinter. To access this calendar you must have a Google account and the Calendar application installed (learn more about Google Calendars).
Discussion Groups
ICAN
Collaborative Digitization Discussion Group
Saturday, 1/12/2008
4:00 - 6:00 pm
The Collaborative Digitization Discussion Group, formerly known as
"Digistates," meets every ALA to discuss issues related to collaborative digitization efforts on state, regional and local levels. Everyone involved in or considering collaborative digitization projects or programs is invited and encouraged to participate.Consortium Management Discussion Group
Sunday, 1/13/2008
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
"
Doing more with less." Members want services, health insurance costs are rising, funding cuts are threatened, staff want (and deserve) raises, and you have to fill out all those reports! Join your library consortia colleagues at the Consortium Management Discussion Group, where we will focus on how library consortia respond to the needs and pressures around us. We invite you to bring your concerns and ideas.Interlibrary Cooperation Discussion Group
Sunday, 1/13/2008
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
To provide a forum for discussion of interests in interlibrary cooperation and the statewide development of library service, emphasizing the interdependence of all types of libraries.
Physical Delivery Discussion Group
Sunday, 1/13/2008
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Explore best practices related to the physical delivery of materials between libraries and delivery directly to patrons. Our goal is to increase and improve high volume, low cost delivery options to libraries. We
’ll discuss best practices related to physical delivery, including in-house trucking systems, contracting with courier companies and using national services like UPS or Fed Express. Question: do we want to do an IMLS grant to explore linking existing courier systems?Virtual Library
Monday, 1/14/2008
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual Libraries and related online library services, including Library 2.0 services, will be the topic of this ongoing discussion. Join us and hear from those who have developed and managed these types of services. Both success stories and the challenges faced by libraries will be covered. All interested library staff are invited to join the discussion.
LSSPS
Academic Libraries Accessibility and Disability Services
Monday, 1/14/2008
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Open discussion group for librarians who work with people with disabilities.
SLAS
LSTA Coordinators Discussion Group
Sunday, 1/13/2008
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Library Services and Technology Act state program managers and Institute of Museum and Library Services officials discuss current issues related to the state grants of this federal program.
Youth Consultants of State Libraries Discussion Group
Tuesday, 1/15/2008
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Youth services consultants from State Libraries gather to discuss ongoing projects and common issues. Observers are welcome.
For information on registration and events outside ASCLA, visit the ALA Midwinter Meeting Web page. Or contribute to the 2008 ALA Midwinter Meeting Wiki.