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2011 Annual Conference Preview NEW ORLEANS Cognotes • Page 17 Group Discounts Available for RUSA Preconferences in New Orleans he Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is offering group registration discounts for its four 2011 Annual preconferences in New Orleans. Libraries, library networks or systems registering three or more of their employees for any of RUSA’s four preconferences will pay excellent per-participant rates that are only available through group registration. Any organization or staff member is eligible, regardless of membership status, and may register for any RUSA preconference so long as the threeperson minimum is met. This offer is limited to preconferences hosted by RUSA. This year’s events cover topics that are especially useful for public librarians: genealogy reference, business reference, services to older adults and successful collaborations with library information technology staff. Comprehensive event information—including individual registration rates—is available at the RUSA website. The group registration form can also be downloaded from the RUSA website. Individual registrants are also welcome at these events; pricing is based on your membership status, and is listed below. Participants are also welcome to register for these events regardless of whether they are registered for the conference. This year’s RUSA preconferences are: T Effective Library Service to Older Adults Seeking Employment and Volunteer Opportunities Friday, June 24, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Topic: How libraries can respond to the job search assistance needs of older job seekers; an overview of prospective partners, including resources that may be available through the Workforce Investment Act and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Group Rates: $120 each until May 13; then $150, May 14 – June 19 Advance Registration (through May 13, 2011): RUSA member, $125; ALA member, $170; non-member, $215; student and retired members, $105. Onsite Registration (May 14 – June 27, 2011): RUSA member, $155; ALA member, $195; non-member, $250; student and retired members, $130. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is a great place to spend an afternoon in downtown New Orleans. (Photo courtesy New Orleans CVB.) Pavillion Overview A SSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PAVILION Feed your curiosity about emerging technology and how to use it to serve more people in your community and serve them better. Visit the Assistive Technology Pavilion to discover the latest accessible technologies suitable for implementation in libraries. Business Reference 101: Core Competencies for Business Librarianship Friday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. DVD / VIDEO PAVILION GAMING PAVILION The Genealogy Reference Desk: How to Make it Big and Easy Friday, June 24, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Topic: Basic skills for effective genealogy reference services; expert speakers on the War of 1812, plantation and confederate records and genealogy programming for your library. Lunch is sponsored by ProQuest. Group Rates: $95 each until May 13; then $120 May 14 – June 19 Advance Registration (through May 13, 2011): RUSA member, $100; ALA member, $145; non-member, $220; student and retired members, $75. Onsite Registration (May 14 – June 27, 2011): RUSA member, $125; ALA member, $170; non-member, $245; student and retired members, $100. Designed for new business librarians; generalists who have assumed responsibility in business librarianship; or librarians who handle business reference-related inquiries in all types of libraries including academic, public and special libraries. Group Rates: $175 each until May 13; then $205 May 14 – June 19 Advance Registration (through May 13, 2011): RUSA member, $195; ALA member, $225; non-member, $295; student and retired members, $165. Onsite Registration (May 14 – June 17, 2011): RUSA member, $220; ALA member, $250; non-member, $320; student and retired members, $190. The DVD/Video Pavilion will be a showcase of recorded materials for libraries of all types. The Pavilion will feature game manufacturers, platform companies, and vendors offering electronic games, board games, card games and other products and services used for curriculum-based teaching and recreation. GRAPHIC NOVEL PAVILION Graphic Novels are a great way to bring teens into your library. Be sure to visit our Graphic Novel Pavilion to meet the leading publishers and illustrators in this genre and learn all about how to add these books to your library. GREEN PAVILION A hot topic in all aspects of life, the ALA Green pavilion will showcase products and services to help libraries “Go Green.” Whether you are searching for furniture, signage, lighting, architectural or space planning services, or computer recycling this will be the place to gather the latest information. ARTIST ALLEY Strange Bedfellows: IT and Reference Collaborations to Enhance User Experiences Friday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. From children’s books to graphic novels, Illustrator Alley includes the best from all genres. See original artwork by today’s leading illustrators. INTERNATIONAL PAVILION CLICK HERE ANNUAL CONFERENCE Topic: strategies for successful collaborations between Reference and IT departments; speakers draw from personal experience to illustrate successful collaboration; breakout sessions to dig more deeply into effective strategies. Group Rates: $175 each until May 13; then $205 May 14 – June 19 Advance Registration (through May 13, 2011): RUSA member, $185; ALA member, $205; non-member, $230; student and retired members, $160. Onsite Registration (May 14 – June 17, 2011): RUSA member, $210; ALA member, $230; non-member, $190; student and retired members, $255. Not a member, but interested in discounted registration rates on conference, preconferences and other events? Join, renew or add RUSA to your ALA membership at http://www. ala.org/membership. Learn more about the association at www.ala.org/ rusa. The International Publishers Pavilion is the perfect place to find multilingual and multicultural publications and library materials. With suppliers from around the world you can add to your collection with one visit. LIBRARY SCHOOL AND INSTRUCTION PAVILION MOBILE APPLIC ATIONS PAVILION ALISE institutional members and other schools showcase their valuable LIS educational programs for librarians in this pavilion. Do you need “An app for that”? Find the latest eReaders, mobile apps and technology to manage your library, improve service to patrons and help readers of all ages. SMALL PRESS/PRODUCT AREA The Small Press/Small Product area is often where new and independent presses launch their newest titles. This area also serves as a jumping off point where new vendors introduce themselves to the library community. TECHNOLOGY/LIBRARY 2.0 PAVILION The Technology/Library 2.0 Pavilion features the latest products and service designed to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and creativity of today’s librarians. UNIVERSITY PRESS PAVILION The University Press Pavilion serves as a meeting point for a diverse number of university AL A PROFESSIONAL AREA—AL A MEMBERSHIP BOOTH This area will house booths belonging to ALA divisions, roundtables or offices or other ALA-affiliated groups. Also visit the ALA Membership booth which will have information on all the ALA groups. http://www.ala.org/rusa http://www.ala.org/rusa http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/events/annual/preconferences.cfm http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/events/annual/rusa2011precongroupr.pdf http://www.alaannual.org/content/travel-housing-and-registration-information http://www.ala.org/membership http://www.ala.org/membership http://www.ala.org/rusa http://www.ala.org/rusa

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ALA Cognotes New Orleans May Preview 2011
Friday’s Opening General Session Features Dan Savage
Writer, Actor Molly Shannon at Closing General Session
ALA Annual Conference Exhibits to Open Friday Afternoon
Auditorium Speaker Series Attracts Range of Authors
ALA Mobile Connects at Annual
Exhibit Floor Stage Presentations
ALA Annual Conference Exhibits
ERT Silent Auction to Benefit Christopher J. Hoy/ERT Scholarship
Wikimedia Director to Speak at ALA President’s Program
Celebrating Libraries: The Power of Renewal and Service to Their Communities
ALA Membership Pavilion
ASCLA Preconferences Offer Learning on Leadership, Consulting and Digital Collections
Enjoy Outstanding Author Lineup at 2011 Literary Tastes Breakfast
Bookmobile Sunday Focuses on Importance of Mobile Outreach Services
Now Showing @ ALA
Group Discounts Available for RUSA Preconferences in New Orleans
Noted Canadian Diplomat and Author, To Speak on Youth, Literacy and Libraries
Get Practical at YALSA’s Nuts & Bolts For Serving Teens Preconference
New Online Guide to ALA Annual Conference Targets Programming Librarians
Meet Seven Popular YA Authors at YALSA’s June 24 Reluctant Readers Preconference
Bookstore, Library Cooperation Topic of Monday Program and Discussion
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table Presents Annual Program on Saturday
Libraries Build Communities Volunteer Day
Book Editors’ New Favorites Subject of Sunday Session
Many Voices, One Nation Moves to Saturday

ALA Cognotes New Orleans May Preview 2011