CHICAGO — ALA promises the same outstanding content, professional development and networking opportunities as always at the 2015 Annual Conference in San Francisco, June 25-30. Early Bird registration and housing are open as of noon (Central time) on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015.
Attendees from all over the world will have access to the latest on digital content, e-books, innovation, library transformation, community engagement, books and authors, leadership, advocacy, policy updates and more, as they enjoy networking and social events. They will be informed, inspired and entertained through:
- 500+ programs, discussions and sessions;
- memorable events and speakers (confirmed to date—danah boyd, Edwidge Danticat, Joshua Davis, Roberta Kaplan, Nick Offerman, Sarah Vowell, Maryanne Wolf);
- 850+ exhibitors – the newest titles, hottest products, emerging technologies;
- preconferences, in-depth professional development;
- hundreds of authors;
- conversations--facilitated and informal, planned and impromptu;
- ALA JobLIST Placement Center.
If you need help in making your case to attend, these resources can help.
Register and book housing now! Take advantage of the best Early Bird rates through noon (Central) March 16, 2015.
Ways to stay in touch and get updates include the Annual Conference website; Twitter @alaannual and #alaac15; the Facebook Event; Pinterest; Google +; Tumblr; and Instagram #alaac15
ALA Annual Conference—Transforming Our Libraries, Ourselves
Related Links
2015 Annual Conference website
Twitter @alaannual and #alaac15
Instagram #alaac15
Contact:
Alicia Babcock
Registration and Housing Specialist
American Library Association
Conference Services
ababcock@ala.org
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