ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., from June 23-26, 2007.
For additional information, visit ALA's official conference site
VRT' s Events at the ALA Annual Conference 2007
Pre-Conference: "User Rights at Risk in Video and Film: Issues for Media Librarians."
Friday, June 22, 2007, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
The pre-conference is being hosted by American University , Washington College of Law & School of Communication, Center for Social Media. Those who wish to attend should register for the pre-conference when you register for the 2007 Annual Conference. The event code is VR1. More information can be be found on this flier for the pre-conference.
VRT Gala at American Film Institute
Sunday, June 24, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Film Producers, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein of Florentine Films are the keynote speakers. These 2 women film producers are working together with Ken Burns on a new Second World War series that will be aired this September. The event is being ticketed direct by the VRT, and tickets are available now. Treasurer, Mary Konkel is overseeing ticket sales, so please sign up right away, as AFI Silver Theatre capacity is limited to 200 attendees. To register, download this flier and send your information to Mary Konke l .
Meetings
VRT Membership and Executive Board Meeting
Monday, June 25, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m
Location: Four Points Sheraton, McPherson A/B
Notable Videos for Adults
Monday, June 25, 1:30-5:30 p.m
Location: Washington Convention Center, Room 304
For other media-related meetings, see the VRT Pocket Guide to ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
VRT Dinner
Note: Dinner plans will be made "ad hoc" due to interest in the "Hollywood Librarian: A Look at Librarians through Film" screening on Friday Night, which is a distance from American University, WCL.