For immediate release | June 1, 2012
June Cognotes preview issue now available: 2012 Annual Conference updates and highlights
CHICAGO - Cognotes is the online source for highlights, updates and news on the upcoming 2012 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim—and is free in print every day once attendees are onsite.
The Cognotes interactive edition lets you easily share articles with colleagues, search the exhibitor list and read about the multitude of ALA Annual Conference programs, preconferences, sessions, discussions, speakers, social events and more.
The June preview issue of Cognotes is available in four convenient formats, ready for downloading and accessing now:
Interactive version
Mobile version
Accessible version
PDF version (18.8 MB)
Use the Conference Scheduler to plan your time, create your calendar and find out about many other Annual Conference highlights as they’re added—speakers, events, networking opportunities and more. Visit the 2012 ALA Annual Conference website for general information about the conference.
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition—Transforming Our Libraries, Ourselves
Contact:
Beverly Goldberg
Senior Editor
American Libraries
bgoldberg@ala.org800-545-2433, ext. 4217
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