AASL @ ALA 2009 Annual Conference
July 9-15, Chicago
AASL Ticketed Events
Preconference Workshops
- Using NCES Databases for School Library Research CANCELLED
- Gaming in the School Library: Curriculum Aligned and Still Fun! CANCELLED
- Disaster Preparedness for School Library Media Specialists
- Let's Use Primary and Secondary Sources to Bring "Real Life" to the Classroom! — It's as Easy as "Making Butter" CANCELLED
Special Events
- AASL Awards Luncheon
- Independent Schools Section (ISS) Library Tour
- Independent Schools Section (ISS) Social
Preconferences Workshops
Using NCES Databases for School Library Research
CANCELLED
Gaming in the School Library: Curriculum Aligned and Still Fun!
CANCELLED
Disaster Preparedness for School Library Media Specialists
This workshop is provided by the Dollar General Beyond Words Grant
Friday, July 10, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
McCormick Place South 103B-D
Join Terrence Young and Nancy Teger as they lead a panel of School Library Media Specialists in a discussion on disaster preparedness. Gain valuable insight to disaster planning as these experts share their experiences, successes and lessons learned. Learn the ups and downs of disaster recovery as they apply to the school library media specialist and the library. Discover the subtle differences of planning and recovery as they apply to public and private schools. Use the knowledge and experience of this panel to devise a plan in the event of a disaster.
Speakers: Terry Young, School Library Media Specialist, West Jefferson High School; Nancy L. Teger, Sc.D., Library Media Services Program Specialist, Florida Department of Education; Alan Aiches, Historic Preservation Specialist, FEMA
Tickets: Free, limited capacity
Event Code: AA1
Let's Use Primary and Secondary Sources to Bring "Real Life" to the Classroom! — It's as Easy as "Making Butter"
CANCELLED
Special Events
AASL Awards Luncheon
Monday, July 13, noon – 2:00 p.m.
McCormick Place West W-185
Celebrate the accomplishments of your colleagues and enjoy lunch at the presentation of the 2009 AASL Awards, including the prestigious National School Library Media Program of the Year Award. Special guest speaker is Barbara Kerley, award-winning author of several books including Greetings From Planet Earth and What to do about Alice. Immediately following the Awards Luncheon is the AASL President's Reception providing the opportunity to meet and greet the AASL President, Board Members and other member leaders.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite: $59
Event Code: AA5
Independent Schools Section (ISS) Library Tour
Friday, July 10, 8:00 a.m. – noon
Off site
Join us as we visit Chicago-area independent school library media centers. Coach transportation is provided.
Tickets: Advance and Onsite: $45
Event Code: AA6
Independent Schools Section (ISS) Social
Sunday, July 12, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Hotel Intercontinental King Arthur Court
Join your Independent Schools Section friends and colleagues for an informational social.
Tickets: $35
Event Code: AA7
