American Library Association Anaheim 2012 Annual Conference

Attend ALA Annual in Anaheim, CA June 21-26 2012 and expand your network, build your knowledge, and improve your profession.

• 300+ programs on hot topics—including the transformation of libraries and e-content—presented by you and your
• colleagues
• Tools
• for library advocacy—including current federal initiatives that impact your
• library
• Wide
• range of Preconferences and continuing education opportunities offered by ALA divisions and
• offices
• ALA
• JobLIST Placement Center helping connect job seekers and employers and offering free career
• counseling
• Unforgettable
• speakers and memorable events such as the Auditorium Speaker Series, Opening General Session, Closing Session, ALA President's Program, and Scholarship Bash at Disneyland
• 800+ exhibitors introducing and highlighting new and favorite products and services. The Exhibits include an opening reception, LIVE@your library Reading Stage, Cookbook Pavilion, Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage, and Pop Top Stage featuring Mystery, Romance, and Travel.
• Networking Uncommons—the perfect venue for impromptu sessions, demonstrations, and conversations
• An immediate online community to enrich your networking and learning (tag: #ala12)
• Fun face-to-face social events such as the tweetup, Battledecks, Facebook meetup, and
• more
• Free
• and full access to Virtual Conference archives with full conference registration