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ACRL - WSS 21st Century Scholarly Communication: Conversations for Change (ACRL/WSS) As the Open Access movement ramps up in the humanities and social sciences, librarians need to be aware of the initiatives that are altering traditional scholarly publishing. Open access journals, monographs, presses, and more, are changing librarians’ roles and the scholarly communication landscape. This panel will discuss the progress and impact of this important reform movement from the perspective of feminist librarians and other stakeholders. Panel begins at 8:30. Co-sponsored in name only: ANSS, EBSS, ALCTS Scholarly Communication Interest Group. Track: Collection Management & Technical Services Subtrack: Collection Development Speakers: Sherri L. Barnes, University of California, Feminist Studies & U.S. History Librarian; Marta L. Brunner, University of California, Los Angeles, Head of Collections, Research, and Instructional Services; Jennifer Laherty, Indiana University, Bloomington, Digital Publishing Librarian, IUScholarWorks Loyola-Blakefield High School; Jeffrey Lambert, American Library Association; Kate McMillan, Indiana State University, John Sandstrom, New Mexico State University; Bonnie Smith, University of Florida; Vanessa Uribe, American Library Association; Lori Wilcox Iverson, Edison Learning, Inc. ALA - IRC Leading the Way to Knowledge: How African libraries are extending information access Please join the IRC-Africa Subcommittee for a panel presentation, in which several presenters will share their experience with projects in meeting the increased demand for access to information. Digitization, open access, preservation, indigenous knowledge and oral tradition projects are just some of the topics discussed. Learn about the expectations, challenges, accomplishments, sustainability and lessons learned from these projects. ALA - OLOS ALA - APA Welcome to Planet FURLOW: Advice for Furloughed, Underemployed, Restless, and Laid Off Workers Welcome to a place where you can listen, talk and learn about your employment related troubles. Join table hosts for mini-panels in this relaxed forum covering various topics of interest to those who have lost a job or are seeking a new job. Topics will include but not be limited to searching smarter, restarting your career after a furlough or layoff, making the transition to a different library type, school librarianship, and what a recruiter looks for in applicants. Track: Human Resources and Staff Development Subtrack: Career Paths & Professional Development Speakers: Emily Backe, University of Chicago Library, Human Resources Manager; Oliver Cutshaw, The Chicago School; Terry Darr, 129 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2011 Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture A respected library professional will discuss ways to reach out to communities of users who are currently not being served or who are underserved. This lecture honors the first director of the ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services for her leadership in focusing the association’s attention on issues affecting the traditionally underserved and under-represented in libraries and sponsored by the OLOS Advisory Committee. Track: User Services Subtrack: Literacy & Learning PRELIMINARY PROGRAM www.alaannual.org  http://www.alaannual.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ALA 2011 Annual Conference Preliminary

OPENING GENERAL SESSION AND CLOSING SESSION
AUDITORIUM SPEAKER SERIES
PLA PRESIDENT’S PROGRAM AND AWARDS PRESENTATION
ALA PRESIDENT’S PROGRAM ANNUAL 2011
SPECIAL EVENTS
NOW SHOWING @ ALA
BOOK CART DRILL TEAM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
THE 2011 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE EXHIBITION
EXHIBITOR PAVILIONS
ALA STAGES
DIVISION PRESIDENTS PROGRAMS
COUNCIL/MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE
FIRST TIME ATTENDEE INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
TRAVEL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION AND HOUSING INFORMATION
HOTEL MAP & INFORMATION
PRECONFERENCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
TOUR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
CAMP ALA
ALA ACRONYMS
PROGRAM TRACKS AND DESCRIPTIONS

ALA 2011 Annual Conference Preliminary

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