[OPLINLIST] Registration Open for the 2021 ALAO Conference

[ALAO Public Relations Coordinator]

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2021 ALAO Conference Registration Open! Register
<https://www.alaoweb.org/event-4300937> Today.

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The 2021 conference will take place online and consist of a selection of
engaging workshops, live keynote sessions, pre-recorded presentations, and
interactive poster sessions. As in years’ past, a pre-conference will kick
off the event. All conference activities will occur October 27-29, 2021.

Register by August 27 on the conference website for early-bird pricing -
only $25 for members and free for LIS students! Conference registration
deadline is October 15.

*Pre-Conference (Oct. 27th):*
• A free afternoon workshop led by Fobazi Ettarh <https://fobaziettarh.com/>
focusing on vocational awe and its impact on library work during a time of
change.
• New members welcome!

*Conference (Oct. 28th & 29th):*
• Opening keynote address by Sofia Leung <https://www.sofiayleung.com/>, a
librarian, facilitator, and educator who works towards fulfilling the
promise of social justice in libraries and higher education.
• Closing keynote address by Nicole Cooke <http://www.nicolecooke.info/>,
associate professor at the University of South Carolina, presenting on
Re-Envisioning LIS: Activating Social Justice.
• A choice of 18 pre-recorded, informative, and inspirational breakout
sessions from your colleagues in Ohio and surrounding states (program
available soon).
• Approximately 20 virtual poster sessions to browse.
• 10 lightning talk sessions.
• Conference social event!
• Opportunities to network and connect with colleagues virtually.

ALAO thanks our conference sponsors for allowing us to keep registration
costs low!

Registration Rates:

*Early Bird (until August 27):*
• $25 ALAO/MiALA Members
• $30 Non ALAO Members
• $10 ALAO Retirees
• FREE Current LIS students

*Regular Rates (August 28-October 15):*
• $30 ALAO/MiALA Members
• $35 Non ALAO Members
• $15 ALAO Retirees
• FREE Current LIS students

More information is available on the ALAO website
<https://www.alaoweb.org/sys/website/?pageId=1861153>.

We look forward to seeing you in October! #2021alao
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