[OPLINLIST] FW: Register today--ALA Midwinter Meeting early bird discounts end Friday

Wed Nov 30 08:49:06 EST 2011

An announcement from the American Library Association

Pamela J. Hickson-Stevenson, Ohio Chapter Councilor to ALA and
Deputy Director
Akron-Summit County Public Library
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Akron, OH  44326

Phone 330.643.9102          Fax 330.643.9160

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The Akron-Summit County Public Library provides resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.

From: American Library Association [mailto:conf at ala.org]
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Subject: Register today--ALA Midwinter Meeting early bird discounts end Friday

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Early bird registration-best rates for ALA Midwinter Meeting<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xOTU0NjA0JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDczNjY1NjAmbGk9OTE4NDEwOA/index.html> -ends Friday, December 2!

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Engage on the transformation and future of libraries-and your career-at the 2012 Midwinter Meeting<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xOTU0NjA0JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDczNjY1NjAmbGk9OTE4NDEwNQ/index.html>, and enjoy the multitude of events, exhibits, and sessions<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xOTU0NjA0JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDczNjY1NjAmbGk9OTE4NDEwNw/index.html>.

Conversation highlights-David Lankes leading small groups to discuss "Empowering Voices, Transforming Communities," and Rich Harwood in the ALA President's Program on making public life more hopeful.

New in 2012! Masters Series<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xOTU0NjA0JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDczNjY1NjAmbGk9OTE4NDEwNw/index.html>: "A library occupies Occupy Wall Street" with Betsy Fagin, Mandy Henk and Zachary Loeb; "Re-imagining the Public Library in a Post-Recession Economy" with Dallas Public Library; and "World Book Night<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xOTU0NjA0JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDczNjY1NjAmbGk9OTE4NDEwOQ/index.html>" with Carl Lennertz.

Second annual Midwinter Wrap Up/Rev Up<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xOTU0NjA0JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDczNjY1NjAmbGk9OTE4NDEwNw/index.html>-hear Lisa Loeb!

And perennial Midwinter favorites including Auditorium Speakers<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xOTU0NjA0JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDczNjY1NjAmbGk9OTE4NDEwNw/index.html> (Susan Cain, John Green); ERT/Booklist Author Forum<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xOTU0NjA0JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDczNjY1NjAmbGk9OTE4NDEwNw/index.html> (Hillary Jordan, Helen Schulman in conversation with Brad Hooper); Arthur Curley Memorial Lecture<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xOTU0NjA0JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDczNjY1NjAmbGk9OTE4NDEwNw/index.html> (Jamal Joseph); ALA Youth Media Awards, RUSA Book and Media Awards, ALTAFF Gala Author Tea and Spotlight on Adult Literature

Plus

  *   200+ discussion groups on important current topics
  *   Pre-Midwinter institutes from ALA divisions and offices
  *   Tools, workshops, and presentations for more effective advocacy
  *   ALA JobLIST Placement Center connecting job seekers and employers, and offering free career counseling
  *   350+ exhibitors highlighting new and favorite titles, products, and services
  *   Think Fit @ ALA with the Fun Run 5K & Walk Saturday morning
  *   Affordable room rates, all with free in-room wifi

Register now<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xOTU0NjA0JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDczNjY1NjAmbGk9OTE4NDEwOA/index.html> for the best rates! Don't miss this chance to contribute to the conversation as you enrich your career and your library.

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