2013 ALA Annual Conference Press Kit
The 2013 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held in Chicago from June 27 – July 2 at McCormick Place.
The American Library Association, the oldest and largest library association in the world, holds its Annual Conference & Exhibition each summer. The largest such convention in the world is attended by more than 25,000 librarians, library supporters, educators, writers, publishers, Friends of Libraries, trustees and special guests. The conference includes more than 2,000 meetings, discussion groups and programs on various topics affecting libraries and librarians.
Approximately 850 exhibiting companies feature the latest in books, online services, automation software, furniture and other materials vital to today's libraries and librarians. ALA units display professional exhibits highlighting the various aspects of the profession.
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About the Conference
Conference Highlights:
Press Releases
FCC chairman addresses ALA conference, role of libraries in digital literacy
Khaled Hosseini, author of 'The Kite Runner,' to speak at ALA Annual Conference
Congressman John Lewis to speak at ALA Annual Conference
Temple Grandin on different kinds of minds at 2013 ALA Annual Conference
Alice Walker, author and activist, to speak at ALA Annual Conference
AASL preconference prepares librarians for disaster recovery
Jonathan Kozol to keynote AASL President’s Program at ALA Annual Conference
Key Issues
Public Library Technology Landscape
Fact Sheets
American Library Association Fact Sheet
Additional Library Fact Sheets
Downloadable Artwork
ALA 2013 Color (GIF)
ALA 2013 B&W (GIF)
Press Room Location and Hours
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616
| Thursday, June 27 | 7:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Friday, June 28 | 7:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, June 29 | 7:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday, June 30 | 7:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Monday, July 1 | 7:30 am – 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday, July 2 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Media Contact: Macey Morales, Manager Media Relations, 312-280-4393, mmorales@ala.org
