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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Experient is ALA’s official hotel and registration company. As an ALA Attendee or Exhibitor, you are eligible for special hotel rate discounts. Please be advised that registration cannot be made over the phone and that you must either register online at http://www.alaannual.org or send your form via fax/ mail. The housing reservation form features SSL encryption to ensure the privacy of your information. To reach Experient for inquires only please call 1-800-974-3084. Experient is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (CST).
GENERAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
Please note that the ALA Housing Desk does not assume the responsibility of pairing guests for double occupancy or in multiple housing units. After May 21, 2011 Experient will continue to make reservations on a space available basis only (i.e., register early to get the hotel of your choice).
HOTEL CONFIRMATIONS, CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES
HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINES AND INFORMATION
You must be registered for the Annual Conference to make a housing reservation. Hotel reservation requests will be accepted until May 21, 2011, subject to availability. A list of selected hotels and their rates is included in this section. Rates are quoted for the room, not per person, and all rooms are assigned on a first-come, firstserved basis. Special rates are available only when you book directly with The ALA Housing Desk. All rooms are subject to applicable tax. All requests must include six choices. Make sure to give accurate dates of arrival and departure for everyone occupying the requested room.
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Confirmation of the room reservation will be acknowledged by the travel desk and sent within 72 hours. If you have any questions regarding your reservation, or to make changes or cancellations, contact Experient at 1-800-9743084, not the hotel. One night’s room and tax guarantee to a credit card is required to hold hotel reservations. Your first night’s deposit is refundable if you cancel within your hotel’s cancellation policy. Check your confirmation for details on your hotel’s cancellation policy.
applicable airfares and best journey times to the meeting. Fly on United Airlines, the official airline and save with special discounts exclusive to attendees and guests. A 5% discount off qualifying travel on United, United Express, or United code share flights operated by Air Canada, Island Air, or Great Lakes (US 48 states, Hawaii, and Canada). An additional discount will be extended on select fares when you book and ticket 30 days or more in advance. Special international discounts are available based on specific fare codes available on United, United Express, or Lufthansa. Discounts apply to U.S. point of sales only. Applicable restrictions apply. PHONE: Gant Travel toll free at 1-800-644-7313 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday. A minimal service fee applies. EMAIL: Gant Travel email is ala@ganttravel.com A minimal service fee applies. GANT TRAVEL HOURS: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm (CST). CALL: United Airlines directly at 1-800-521-4041. Provide promotional code #500CR. Support your organization by referencing the United ID number. We recommend booking early to receive the greatest discounts off the lowest applicable fares.
AIRLINE RESERVATIONS AND DISCOUNT
Special meeting fares have been arranged for travel to the 2011 ALA Annual Conference. Custom itineraries may be booked through Gant Travel by phone, 1-800-644-7313 or email, ala@ganttravel.com only. Gant Travel offers the lowest
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2011
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
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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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