2013 ALA Annual Conference

June 27-July 2, 2013 in ChicagoALA 2013 Annual Conference logo

Registration is now open at www.alaannual.org

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Did you know that, among other benefits, RUSA members receive the best rates on RUSA-sponsored workshops at both the Midwinter Meeting and the Annual Conference? Join ALA and RUSA today, or add RUSA to your ALA membership at www.ala.org/membership or by calling 1-800-545-2433, option 5.

RUSA Programs

Check out our exciting slate of conference programming! Click on the program name to view room location and event details.

Noteworthy Events

The Myth and the Reality of the Evolving Patron: The RUSA President’s Program
4-5:30p.m. on Saturday, June 29
Rainie, co-author of the new book “Networked: The New Social Operating System”, and lead researcher on new studies of adults and teens will share the latest data about how Americans are interacting with information technology and electronic books. Program participants will learn more about how Americans think about libraries and information, their use of library services, and what they value–important information that can help libraries improve collections and services.
On Sunday, June 30, from 10:30-11:30a.m., join Rainie and library leaders Emily Ford, David Lankes and Marie Radford to discuss how the Pew study data will influence your library’s future. Join the conversation surrounding this topic on Twitter by using the hashtag #rusapres13. More information here.

RUSA 2013 Preconferences

Add any of these events to your conference registration *or* you can register for this event without attending the ALA Annual Conference (Reg. Type: Ticketed Events and Preconferences Only). Register here.

Business Reference 101: Core Competencies for Business Librarianship
Friday, June 28, 8:30am-4:00pm
This full-day interactive workshop is designed for new business librarians; generalists who have assumed responsibility in business librarianship; or librarians who handle business reference-related inquiries in all types of libraries including academic, public, and special libraries. Rhonda Kleiman and Chris LeBeau will speak about core resources for business reference. Leticia Camacho will address the assessment of business resources, and Jared Howland will review licensing for business products

Speakers: Rhonda Kleiman, Economic Development Manager Library System of Lancaster County; Chris LeBeau, Research and Liaison Librarian, Management & Public Administration, UMKC University Libraries; Leticia Camacho, Management & Accounting Librarian, Brigham Young University; Jared Howland, Collection Assessment Librarian, Brigham Young University.

Early Bird Registration Rates (thru April 12): $179, RUSA member. $199, ALA member. $219, non-member. $149, ALA Retired and Student members.
Advance Registration Rates (April 12-June 21): $219, RUSA member. $239, ALA member. $259, non-member. $189, ALA Retired and Student members.

Register now.