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ALA 2009 Annual Conference Event

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Annual Conference

The 2009 ALA Annual Conference will take place in Chicago, IL, on July 9-July 15, 2009, at McCormick Place West.

Visit the Annual 2009 wiki for programming and other local information
Register for the conference
Visit the official Annual 2009 website

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EventLITA Awards and Scholarships Reception

by Camilla Fulton on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 7:50am

Place: Intercontinental, Empire Ballroom

Presentation of LITA Awards and Scholarships.

See a listing of all LITA conference events at: http://connect.ala.org/node/75085 or http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/litaevents/annual09/programs.cfm

EventTop Technology Trends

by Camilla Fulton on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 7:48am

Place: Intercontinental, Grand Ballroom

This program features our ongoing roundtable discussion about trends and advances in library technology by a panel of LITA technology experts. The panelists will describe changes and advances in technology that they see having an impact on the library world, and suggest what libraries might do to take advantage of these trends.

EventLITA Happy Hour

by Camilla Fulton on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 7:46am

Place: Potter's Lounge in the Palmer House Hilton Hotel

Please join the LITA Membership Development Committee and members from around the country for networking, good cheer, and great fun! Expect lively conversation and excellent drinks. Cash Bar.

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EventLITA Open House

by Camilla Fulton on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 7:43am

Place: Palmer House Hilton, Water Tower Place room

LITA Open House is a great opportunity for current and prospective members to talk with Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) leaders and learn how to make connections and become more involved in LITA activities.

Andrew Pace, LITA President; Donald Lemke, LITA Membership Development Committee Chair; Holly Yu, LITA Interest Group Coordinator; and Scott Muir, LITA Committee Coordinator will be present.

PostWhat's Happening at Annual 2009 (PDF)

by Jenny Levine (staff) on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 2:52pm

You love it, you've been waiting for it, and here it is - Mary Ghikas' annual collection of "What's Happening" at this year's conference. With a cast of thousands putting it together, it's your one-stop primer for the big news about #ala2009. Enjoy!

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EventThe Google Book Search Settlement--Continuing to explore what’s in it for libraries

by Timothy Vollmer (staff) on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 8:55am

The ALA Washington Office is hosting a Breakout Session to discuss the proposed Google Book Search settlement on Saturday, July 11 from 10:30am - noon at McCormick Place West (MCP), Room W-193b (listed as the Washington Office Breakout Session II – Fair Use in the 21st Century: From Lawsuits to Legislation). Representatives from Google and the library community will participate in a panel discussion moderated by Nancy Kranich, chair of the Committee on Legislation’s Copyright Subcommittee, to discuss the recent settlement and essentially what’s in it for libraries.

PostFlyer describing the Conference Shuttle ("Gale") Busses

by Karen Muller on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 10:52am

This will help you plan your route ... but you may also want to check out both the CTA and Metra - see http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/trip_planner.aspx - or even Google Maps with the "use public transit" option checked.

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EventTransforming Library Service through Broadband Access: The Role of Regional Library Cooperatives

by Timothy Vollmer (staff) on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 11:44am

ASCLA ICAN (Interlibrary Cooperation and Networking) and OITP (Office for Information Technology Policy) are sponsoring a program at the ALA Annual Conference on Transforming Library Service through Broadband Access: The Role of Regional Library Cooperatives on Sunday, July 12, 1:30 – 3:00 pm in the Camelot Room of the Intercontinental Hotel.

EventWashington Office Breakout Session--The Future of Libraries

by Timothy Vollmer (staff) on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 11:41am

Check out the Washington Office Breakout Session I: “The Future of Libraries.” The panel will take place Saturday 10:30 am - noon at McCormick Place (Convention Center), Rm. W-194a.

What will libraries look like in 5, 10, or 20 years? What are the major trends in technology and society that will shape future libraries? What are cutting-edge products, services, and practices that can be found in today's libraries?

EventCopyright "Lucy Booth" at Member Pavilion

by Timothy Vollmer (staff) on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 11:34am

Members of the Copyright Advisory Network and OITP Copyright Committee will answer questions at the Copyright "Lucy Booth" at ALA Annual Conference inside the Member Pavillion on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12 from 9am-5pm. Come by to chat about hot copyright issues and check out useful tools such as the Public Domain slider, Section 108 Spinner, and some new tools too!