2012 ALSC National Institute

Libraries Leading the Race

The ALSC National Institute is a two and a half day intensive learning opportunity with a youth services focus and is designed for front-line youth library staff, children’s literature experts, education and library school faculty members, and other interested adults. It is one of the only conferences devoted solely to children's librarianship, literature and technology and takes place every two years. Past Institutes have been held in Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and Atlanta.

ALSC is pleased to announce that the 2012 ALSC National Institute will take place in Indianapolis, Ind. from September 20 - 22, 2012.

Program proposals

Thank you to those who submitted program proposals for the 2012 National Institute. Program Organizers will be notified about their program's acceptance during the first week in November. If you have questions please contact Jenny Najduch in the ALSC Office.

Cost of attending

Registration for the ALSC National Institute will be open soon!

Registration costs for the Institute are as follows:
ALSC Member Early Bird (register before 6/30/12): $400.00
ALSC Member (7/1 - 8/24/12): $435.00
ALSC Member (after 8/24/12): $495.00
ALA Member: $450
ALA Member (after 8/24/12): $510.00
Non-Member: $475.00
Non-Member (after 8/24/12) and Onsite: $540.00
Student (proof of current enrolment is required): $350.00
Group (7+): $430.00 per person

We know that cost is one of the biggest factors in determining Institute participation, and therefore ALSC tries to keep the price of attendance as low as possible. If you have questions about the Institute or need more information please contact Jenny Najduch in the ALSC office. Information about lodging will be posted when it becomes available.

Registration

Registration for the ALSC National Institute is now open! Please contact ALA Member and Customer Service with questions about registration or to register over the phone at 800-545-2433 ext. 5 or registration@ala.org.

Indianapolis

From the famed Indy 500 to the 2012 NFL Super Bowl, Indianapolis has it all! Check out the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association website for more information about visiting this great Midwest City.

What is included in the 2012 ALSC Institute?

Participants receive nearly 30 hours of programming, three keynote sessions, all handout materials, multiple networking activities, five meals and snacks.
More than five award-wining authors and illustrators will present. Speakers will be announced soon!
Networking! More than 300 children’s librarians, authors, illustrators and publishers are expected to be present to meet new people and exchange ideas.
Enjoy a beautiful local reception on Friday evening at a nearby landmark with authors and illustrators from the area.
Participants are able to enjoy beautiful Indianapolis and the surrounding area.