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RUSA HISTORY SECTION – PRECONFERENCE The Genealogy Reference Desk: How to Make it Big and Easy Friday, June 24, 2011, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Event Code: RUS3 Ticket Prices: ALA Member Division (RUSA) Member Round Table Member Retired Member Student Member Non-Member Advance $145 $100 N/A $75 $75 $220 Onsite $170 $125 N/A $100 $100 $245 tion is achieved and how to overcome challenges along the way. Breakout sessions will provide participants with an opportunity to delve further into strategies that appeal to them. RUSA RSS –PRECONFERENCE Effective Library Service to Older Adults Seeking Employment and Volunteer Opportunities Friday, June 24, 2011 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Event Code: RUS5 Ticket Prices: ALA Member Division (RUSA) Member Round Table Member Retired Member Student Member Non-Member Advance $170 $125 N/A $105 $105 $215 Onsite $195 $155 N/A $130 $130 $250 RUSA’s History Section hosts another outstanding genealogy reference workshop. In addition to covering basic skills for effective genealogy reference services, this event will feature expert speakers on local and specialized resources that help answer the more challenging research questions. Librarians from public, academic and all other types of libraries interested in learning how to use genealogy-related resources more effectively will benefit from this session. Lunch is sponsored by ProQuest. RUSA MARS, RUSA RSS – PRECONFERENCE Strange Bedfellows: IT and Reference Collaborations to Enhance User Experiences Friday, June 24, 2011, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Event Code: RUS4 Ticket Prices: ALA Member Division (RUSA) Member Round Table Member Retired Member Student Member Non-Member Advance $205 $185 N/A $160 $160 $230 Onsite $230 $210 N/A $185 $185 $255 The current recession has prompted many older adults to seek employment or volunteer opportunities. How are libraries responding to the job search assistance needs of these older job seekers? This preconference will describe various library programs as well as provide an overview of prospective partners, including resources that may be available through the Workforce Investment Act and the Corporation for National and Community Service. This preconference will present strategies for successful collaborations between Reference and IT departments. Innovative approaches to enhance user experiences frequently require collaborations between reference and IT. Speakers will draw from personal experiences in order to illustrate how a successful collabora51 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2011 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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