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In today’s fast-paced and changing world, keeping current is more essential than ever. Imagine a future where we explore innovative methods for driving the transformation of libraries, learning, and research. That future is now, and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) challenges you to become part of this future by participating in the ACRL 2013 conference to be held April 10-13, 2013 in Indianapolis.

• More than 300 thought-provoking sessions.
• Opportunities to exchange ideas and discuss hot topics.
• Network with colleagues at receptions, breaks and social events.
• Information on products and services from more than 200 exhibitors.
• Free access to more than 130 Virtual Conference sessions for one year.
• Dynamic Keynote Speakers

Be challenged and entertained by ACRL’s three distinguished speakers, who also double as educators, journalists and activists.

Geoffrey Canada, Education Reform Crusader: April 10, 2013 – In his 20-plus years with the Harlem Children’s Zone, Geoffrey Canada has become nationally recognized for his pioneering work helping children and families in Harlem and as a passionate advocate for education reform.

Henry Rollins, Punk Icon, Activist, Spoken Word Artist: April 11, 2013 – There are many words that describe Henry Rollins but very few that define him. He has been called a punk icon, activist, spoken word artist, author, publisher, photographer, actor, nomad and raconteur. And now add ACRL 2013 keynote speaker to the list.

Maria Hinojosa, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist: April 13, 2013 – For 25 years, Maria Hinojosa has helped tell America’s untold stories and brought to light unsung heroes in America and abroad as the anchor and managing editor of her own long-running weekly NPR show, “Latino USA,” and anchor of the Emmy Award-winning talk show “Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One.”

Register for the conference by February 22, 2013, and take advantage of discounted early-bird registration fees. You can save $70 or more! Registration materials are online at www.acrl.org/acrlconference.

Connect with ACRL 2013:

• www.acrl.org/acrlconference
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/acrl2013;
• Twitter:@acrl2013; Official Conference Tag: acrl2013 or #acrl2013 on Twitter

Author Jamaica Kincaid Headlines Freedom to Read Foundation Fundraiser

The Freedom to Read Foundation is pleased to present author Jamaica Kincaid as the featured speaker at its annual banned/challenged author event and fundraiser on Saturday, January 26. The event will take place from 7:30–10:00 p.m. at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave. (a short walk from the Convention Center).

Kincaid is an award-winning writer originally from Antigua. Her books include At the Bottom of the River, Annie John, The Autobiography of My Mother, My Brother, and Mr. Potter. Her 1990 short novel Lucy was challenged in 1994 at a Pennsylvania high school as “most pornographic.”

There will be a wine and dessert reception immediately following Kincaid’s talk. She will be signing copies of Lucy and her forthcoming novel, See Now Then, a limited number copies of each of which are available to attendees for an additional donation.

This fundraiser is open to the public, so it’s a great event to which to bring a travel companion or local friend.

The suggested donation is $20.00. Discounted tickets are available to FTRF members, students, and those with reduced income. Seating is limited–you must have a ticket to ensure attendance.

For tickets and more information, please visit www.ftrf.org/event/seattle2013 or call (800) 545-2433 x4226.

This event is sponsored in part by Macmillan. Proceeds benefit the Freedom to Read Foundation, a First Amendment legal defense organization affiliated with the American Library Association.

Have Fun at Maker Monday

Monday, January 28
Various Times

A day of maker-related events and activities to get attendees informed and involved, and offering a chance to share your own stories. The day includes:

Maker Camp with a panel of your colleagues who participated in the Maker Camp pilot program with MAKE Magazine and Google (10:30–11:30 a.m.), including how libraries can participate in 2013.

The New Stacks: The Maker Movement Comes to Libraries (1:00–2:30 p.m.) with Dale Dougherty (founding editor and publisher of MAKE Magazine, the leader of the maker movement) and Travis Good (MAKE contributing writer and maker champion) on how libraries can get involved and a road trip Travis took across the U.S. to explore makerspaces in libraries.

Informal Play and Q&A sessions throughout the day with Steve Teeri from the Detroit Public Library in the Networking Uncommons, discussing tools, offering ideas for easy programs to get you started, showing new MAKE kits designed specifically for libraries, and letting you play with the kits.

MAKE Magazine in the Exhibits at booth #2645 to answer your questions and chat with you.

E-books and Libraries: Where Do We Stand and Where Are We Going?

Over the past year, ALA has taken significant steps to address the e-book lending issue affecting libraries, including the development of an e-book business models report and the implementation of an aggressive publicity campaign, among other tactics.

On Saturday, January 26, members of the ALA Digital Content Working Group (DCWG) will discuss ALA initiatives taken thus far–from reports and articles produced, to in-person discussions with publishers in visits to New York–and discuss ALA e-book policy strategies for the future. The session will be held in the Washington State Convention Center Room 602-603 from 1:00–2:30 p.m.

The session will be moderated by Digital Content Working Group member Sari Feldman, executive director of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Member Bob Wolven, associate university librarian at Columbia University, will discuss e-book licensing business models. Additionally, Alan Inouye, director of the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy, will discuss future directions for ALA leadership on the e-book issue.

Additionally, the session will include a leading panel of experts and practitioners from the e-book publishing ecosystem that will illuminate policy priorities for ALA going forward. Panelists include: Skip Dye, vice president, Random House; Matt Tempelis, cloud library business manager, 3M; and Jamie LaRue, director, Douglas County Libraries (Colorado).

Thanks to ALA Library Champions

$25,000 or more
Campaign for America’s Libraries Investor
Dollar General

Investors—$10,000 or more
DEMCO Incorporated
LEGO^® DUPLO^®

Members—$5,000 or more
Baker & Taylor Books
Bound to Stay Bound Books
Brodart Company
Candlewick Press
The Combined Book Exhibit
EBSCO Information Services
Elsevier
Ex Libris
Follett Library Resources
Gale Cengage Learning
Gaylord Bros., Inc.
InfoGroup
Ingram Library Services Inc.
Innovative Interfaces, Inc.

Members—$5,000 or more
LexisNexis
The Library Corporation
Library Systems & Services, LLC
Mergent, Inc.
Morningstar
OCLC Online Computer Library Center
Polaris Library Systems
ProQuest Company
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
Sage Publications
Scholastic Inc.
Severn House Publishers Ltd.
SirsiDynix
Sisters in Crime, Inc.
Springer
S&P Capital IQ
Swets
Taylor & Francis Group
Thomson Reuters