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Exhibits

Explore the exhibits and learn about cutting-edge products, publications, tools, and services available to academic and research librarians.  More than 225 companies will be on hand to showcase the latest in library products and services.View the interactive floor plan to see where companies will be available on the show floor.  

Exhibit at the conference of choice for academic and research librarians!
Every other year, ACRL offers its premier professional development devoted exclusively to the needs of academic and research librarians.  ACRL’s 14th National Conference will be held at the Washington State Trade and Convention Center in downtown Seattle, March 12-15, 2009.  Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with the key decision-makers and leaders in academic and research libraries.     

Do business with serious buyers
More than 3,000 academic and research librarians attended ACRL’s 13th National Conference in Baltimore, and according to a survey of conference attendees:

  • 97.8% of the respondents visited the exhibits at least one time, with 70.3% visiting the exhibits three or more times
  • 94% recommend or select specific products or services for their libraries
  • $1.67 MILLION is the average amount spent annually by attending libraries 

Purchase a booth!

  • Print off the exhibit space application form (PDF file)
  • View the interactive floor plan
  • See what companies are already exhibiting
  • Download the exhibitor prospectus (PDF file)

    Materials for exhibiting companies
  • Complete Exhibitor Kit
  • Submit online company listing

    Exhibitor registration and housing
    The registration and housing deadline is February 6, 2009. Exhibiting companies receive four complimentary exhibitor badges per 100 sq. ft. booth. When making housing arrangements, please note that if more than 10% of your hotel room block is canceled after February 6, 2009, you must pay for all room nights and tax for the canceled rooms.
  • Register and reserve hotel rooms for your booth staff online Register your booth staff by fax or mail (PDF file)
  • Reserve hotel rooms for your booth staff by fax or mail (PDF file)
  • Request a hotel suite (PDF file)
    Questions about exhibitor registration or housing should be directed to acrlexh@experient-inc.com or (847) 996-5494.

    Maximize your impact with more ways to reach your customers
  • Become a conference sponsor
  • Advertise in the conference program book (PDF file) (deadline has past)
  • Host your company's event at ACRL
  • Purchase a list of of conference attendees (PDF file)

    Exhibits Schedule*
    Wednesday, March 11
       8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Move-in
    Thursday, March 12
       8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Move-in
       5:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall
    Friday, March 13
       9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
    Saturday, March 14
       9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
       4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Move-out
    Sunday, March 15
       8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Move-out

    *Booths 100-400, odd-numbered 500 aisle booths (531-547 only), and table tops numbered 101-115 have the following revised move-in and move-out schedule
    Thursday, March 12
       10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Move-in
    Saturday, March 14
       4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Move-out

    Have questions about exhibiting at the ACRL 14th National Conference? 
    Contact:  Meagan Reichstein, Exhibits Manager, Corcoran Exhibitions, Inc.; (312) 541-0567 x640, or meagan@corcexpo.com

    Questions about exhibitor registration or housing?
    Contact: acrlexh@experient-inc.com or (847) 996-5876


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