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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">2021 ALAO Conference
Registration Open! <a href="https://www.alaoweb.org/event-4300937">Register</a>
Today.</span></p>
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<img src="cid:ii_krxvhmz60" alt="bridges_conference_logo_full_resized.png" width="541" height="264"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br>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.<br>
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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.<br>
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<b><u>Pre-Conference (Oct. 27th):</u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• A free afternoon workshop led by <a href="https://fobaziettarh.com/">FobaziEttarh</a> focusing on vocational awe and its impact on library work during a
time of change.<br>
• New members welcome!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u>Conference (Oct. 28th & 29th):</u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Opening keynote address by <a href="https://www.sofiayleung.com/" style="color:blue">SofiaLeung</a>, a librarian, facilitator, and educator who works towards fulfilling
the promise of social justice in libraries and higher education.<br>
• Closing keynote address by <a href="http://www.nicolecooke.info/" style="color:blue">NicoleCooke</a>, associate professor at the University of South Carolina, presenting
on Re-Envisioning LIS: Activating Social Justice.<br>
• A choice of 18 pre-recorded, informative, and inspirational breakout sessions
from your colleagues in Ohio and surrounding states (program available soon).<br>
• Approximately 20 virtual poster sessions to browse.<br>
• 10 lightning talk sessions.<br>
• Conference social event! <br>
• Opportunities to network and connect with colleagues virtually.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">ALAO thanks our conference sponsors for allowing us to keep
registration costs low!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Registration Rates:</span><br>
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Early Bird (until August 27):</u></b> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• $25 ALAO/MiALA Members<br>
• $30 Non ALAO Members<br>
• $10 ALAO Retirees<br>
• FREE Current LIS students</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u>Regular Rates (August 28-October 15):</u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• $30 ALAO/MiALA Members<br>
• $35 Non ALAO Members<br>
• $15 ALAO Retirees<br>
• FREE Current LIS students</p>
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More information is available on the <a href="https://www.alaoweb.org/conferences/2021/about" style="color:blue">ALAOwebsite</a>.<br>
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We look forward to seeing you in October! #2021alao</p>
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