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FRIDAY, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ALA - APA Are you certifiable? How you and your library can benefit from ALA certification programs Let’s take conference learning beyond the closing session! Certification is a great investment for you and your staff. Candidates in the Certified Public Library Administrator Program and Library Support Staff Certification Programs will tell you why they participating and what difference it has made in their professional lives. The session will explore these national programs’ requirements, costs, and benefits. Speakers: Jenifer Grady, ALA-Allied Prof Assoc FRIDAY, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM ALA - IFC IF 101 At this one-hour fast-paced session you will meet some of the leaders of the various intellectual freedom groups, get all the details on the IF programs planned for this conference and upcoming events, and find out how you can get involved in the intellectual freedom workings of the Association. This is a definite must-do for those new to the professions, ALA, Conference, and/or intellectual freedom! Moderators: Jonathan Kelley, American Library Association; Program Coordinator FRIDAY, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM NMRT Conference 101 (NMRT) Are you a first-time conference attendee with a long list of questions? Long-time ALA members and leaders will teach you to decipher the conference program and navigate the exhibits. You’ll learn how ALA really works and leave with the confidence and knowledge to make the most of your conference experience. FRIDAY, 2:30 - 4:00 PM IRRT International Librarians Orientation An introduction to the ALA Conference and the city of New Orleans, for International and other attendees from abroad. ALA members will provide an overview of the conference, including recommended programs and social activities. Learn about conference transportation, the ALA’s Exhibit Hall and the meaning of the ALA’s many acronyms. Meet your mentors who will help international librarians get the most from the conference experience. (For International librarians outside the U.S.) FRIDAY, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM OLA Boomers, Staff & Students – Engaging the Many Voices of Advocacy: An Advocacy Institute Workshop Three segments of the population inherently understand the value of the library: Baby Boomers, library staff, and students. How can we engage them to be vocal supporters for libraries? This Advocacy Institute Workshop will explore ways to mobilize these groups as library advocates. Presented by the Advocacy Training Subcommittee of the Committee on Library Advocacy, in partnership with ALTAFF. Advance tickets: $50 & onsite: $75 www.alaannual.org FRIDAY, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ALSC ALSC 101 If you’re new to ALSC or if this is your first Annual Conference as a children’s librarian, then this program is for you! We’ll provide you with information about the perks of ALSC membership, tips on how to get involved, and tricks of the trade for navigating Annual Conference. ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2011 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 82 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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