[Sca-librarians] ALA Annual Conference 2009?

[john.sandstrom at sbcglobal.net]

Anna--

It depends on what you are looking for.  If you are looking for a cross-section of programs and events from every type of library, about 2000 different venders representing all facets of the library industry, and a good over view of how the American Library Association works.  This is you event.

If you are looking for something focused more narrowly on public library, you would probably be more interested in PLA bi-ennial meeting or spring symposiums.  These have smaller exhibit areas and a lower number of programs, but they are all focused on public libraries.

If you are looking for book shows, then I would try for BookExpo America (BEA) for English, Festival Internacional de Libros (FIL) commonly called the Guadalajara Book Fair for Spanish (ALA had a program with them, if you get into it, it only costs part of your airfare and meals), or the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Hope this helps.

Omar Mohammud Mirzazadeh
MKA John Sandstrom
    Manager, Collection Development and Acquisitions, EPPL
    ALA Council

PS  Is anyone else looking at coming to ALA Annual?  Do we want to try to get together in Chicago?

Omar


--- On Wed, 2/4/09, Anna Troy <owly3 at yahoo.se> wrote:

> From: Anna Troy <owly3 at yahoo.se>
> Subject: [Sca-librarians] ALA Annual Conference 2009?
> To: sca-librarians at lists.gallowglass.org
> Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 5:55 AM
> I was thinking of applying for a grant to go to a big
> American library conference and the ALA Annual Conference
> looks like it could be it but I'm in Sweden so I'm
> not sure. Is this the best conference to go to if you work
> in a Public Library or do you guys have any other
> suggestions? Is there a big book fair that would be a better
> idea?  How many days would you recommend spending? Any other
> thoughts? 
> 
> Thanks in advance, 
> Anna de Byxe
> 
> "So many books, so little time"    
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> http://annat.net/ac   
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