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FW: Early-Bird Registration for the 2021 ALAO Conference Ends Aug. 27

  • 1.  FW: Early-Bird Registration for the 2021 ALAO Conference Ends Aug. 27

    Posted Aug 25, 2021 04:15 PM
    Of possible interest, and some great speakers in the line-up! Note that if you're an LIS student, you can attend for free!

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    From: Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) <admin@alaoweb.org>
    Subject: Early-Bird Registration for the 2021 ALAO Conference Ends Aug. 27

     

     

    Attend the 2021 ALAO Conference

    Early-Bird Registration ends Friday, Aug. 27 - only $25 for members and free for LIS students. Register Today!

    The 2021 conference will take place online and consist of a selection of engaging workshops, live keynote sessions, pre-recorded presentations, and interactive poster sessions. As in years' past, a pre-conference will kick off the event. All conference activities will occur October 27-29, 2021.

    Conference registration deadline is October 15.

    Pre-Conference (Oct. 27th):

    • A free afternoon workshop led by Fobazi Ettarh focusing on vocational awe and its impact on library work during a time of change.
    • Included in conference registration. New members welcome!

    Conference (Oct. 28th & 29th):

    • Opening keynote address by Sofia Leung, a librarian, facilitator, and educator who works towards fulfilling the promise of social justice in libraries and higher education.
    • Closing keynote address by Nicole Cooke, associate professor at the University of South Carolina, presenting on Re-Envisioning LIS: Activating Social Justice.
    • A choice of 18 pre-recorded, informative, and inspirational breakout sessions from your colleagues in Ohio and surrounding states (program available soon).
    • Approximately 20 virtual poster sessions to browse.
    • 10 lightning talk sessions.
    • Conference social event!
    • Opportunities to network and connect with colleagues virtually.

    ALAO thanks our conference sponsors for allowing us to keep registration costs low!

    Registration Rates:

    Early Bird (until August 27):  

    • $25 ALAO/MiALA Members
    • $30 Non ALAO Members
    • $10 ALAO Retirees
    • FREE Current LIS students

     Regular Rates (August 28-October 15):

    • $30 ALAO/MiALA Members
    • $35 Non ALAO Members
    • $15 ALAO Retirees
    • FREE Current LIS students

    More information is available on the ALAOwebsite.
     
    We look forward to seeing you in October! #2021alao

     


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