ALTAFF Programs: ALA Midwinter Meeting 2012

The American Library Association 2012 Midwinter Meeting will be held Jan. 20-24, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Registration and ticket information

UPDATE 1/13/12: Advance registration is currently closed. Please register onsite in Dallas. If you wish to purchase a ticket for Nuts & Bolts or the Gala Author Tea, please call the ALTAFF office at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161.

Download a calendar of ALTAFF events at Midwinter
 

Download the ALTAFF Midwinter board packet

Ticketed Events 

Nuts & Bolts for Trustees, Friends and Foundations
Fri., Jan. 20 
8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Omni Hotel Dallas, Trinity 5
The popular Nuts & Bolts will feature speakers addressing topics of interest to Friends, Trustees, Foundations, and library advocates, followed by roundtable discussions geared toward each group. A meet and greet with coffee will begin at 8:30 a.m. A boxed lunch will be served at noon. Register for the Advocacy Institute (1-4 p.m.) and receive a discount on combined registration. Attendees are encouraged to bring brochures, flyers, and other library marketing materials to share. Tickets cost $50 in advance, $75 onsite. Event code: CFL1 UPDATE 1/13/12: Advance registration is currently closed. Please register onsite in Dallas. If you wish to register for Nuts & Bolts or purchase a ticket for the Gala Author Tea, please call the ALTAFF office at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161.

Mobilizing Community Support for Your Library: An Advocacy Institute Workshop
Fri., Jan. 20
1-4 p.m.
Omni Hotel Dallas, Trinity 5
Learn how to engage and mobilize Friends and Trustees groups, opinionmakers and civic organizations to support your public, school and academic libraries. Co-sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), ALTAFF, the Texas Library Association, and the Office for Library Advocacy. Register for Nuts & Bolts and receive
a discount on combined registration. Tickets cost $50 in advance, $75 onsite. Event code: OLA1


Gala Author Tea
Mon., Jan. 23
2-4 p.m.
Omni Hotel Dallas, Dallas D

Bestselling authors, including Kim Edwards (left), Erin Duffy, Pam Houston, Taylor Stevens and Leonard Kniffel, will discuss their writing life and forthcoming books. Enjoy tea, finger sandwiches, and a variety of sweet treats. A book signing will follow, with some books given away free and others available for purchase at a generous discount. Buy your tickets early, as this event often sells out. ALTAFF will recognize the winners of the 2011 National Friends of Libraries Week Awards during this event. Tickets cost $49 in advance ($45 ALTAFF division members), $55 onsite. This event is sponsored by ReferenceUSA. Event code: CFL2 UPDATE 1/13/12: Advance registration is currently closed. Please register onsite in Dallas. If you wish to register for Nuts & Bolts or purchase a ticket for the Gala Author Tea, please call the ALTAFF office at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161.

 



 

Meetings

Annual Conference Program Committee
Sat., Jan 21
8-10 a.m.
Dallas Convention Center, A106

PLA Program Committee
Sat., Jan. 21
10:30 a.m.-noon
Dallas Convention Center, A109

Legislation, Advocacy, and Intellectual Freedom Committee
Sat., Jan. 21
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Dallas Convention Center, A118

Nominating Committee (closed)
Sat., Jan. 21
4-5:30 p.m.
Dallas Convention Center, A108

Board Meeting
Sun., Jan 22
9-11:30 a.m.
Dallas Convention Center, C144

Leaders Orientation Committee
Sun., Jan 22
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Omni Hotel Dallas, Bishop Arts Boardroom

Awards Committee
Sun., Jan 22
4-5:30 p.m.
Dallas Convention Center, A106

Newsletter and Website Advisory Committee
Sun., Jan 22
4-5:30 p.m.
Dallas Convention Center, A104
 

Other Events

Spotlight on Adult Literature
Sat., Jan. 21
2-4 p.m.
Exhibit Hall, Dallas Convention Center
Publishers will be giving away advance copies of books and hosting author signings at their booths. This event is sponsored by ALTAFF and ALA Conference Services.