P L E A S E J O I N U S A T T H EESPECIALLY FOR
International Visitors
ORIENTATIONA special introduction to ALA, the conference,
and the city of Chicago. ALA members will
recommend programs and social activities to
help you make the most of your conference
experience.
INTERNATIONAL POSTER SESSIONSA chance to promote your library’s activities,
showcase innovative programs, and share
ideas with your colleagues worldwide.
Deadline: mid-February.
INTERNATIONAL PAPERSALA invites you to submit a proposal for a
presentation on how your library or country
is addressing a selected topic. Contact ALA
International Relations Office to learn more.
Deadline: January 1st.
INTERNATIONAL RECEPTIONA special evening reception will be held
in your honor so you can meet other
international guests as well as colleagues
from the U.S.
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS’ CENTERA place where you can relax, review the
conference program, or hold small meetings
with new-found colleagues and friends. A
computer with Internet access is provided,
and ALA volunteers will be on hand to answer
questions.
International Relations OfficeAmerican Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2795, U.S.A.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 312-280-3201
Fax: +1 312-280-4392
Photo courtesy of Choose Chicago.
Registration & Hotel InformationInformation on hotels and registration will be
available in January 2017. A preliminary
schedule of conference programs will be
available in April 2017.
LETTER OF INVITATIONIf you need a letter of invitation for visa
purposes, please send a request to the
International Relations Office at [email protected].
Sweet Home
Your ALA Annual Conference registration includes all this and more:
500+ educational programs, discussions, and workshops on key topics
900+ exhibitors in the world’s largest library exhibits, highlighting new trends
World-renowned speakers and experts
Preconferences offering in-depth professional development
Entrance to the exhibits where 800+ exhibitors at 1,500 stands highlight new and favorite products, titles, and services
The opportunity for you to present a paper or poster
Meetings and events such as Opening and Closing General Sessions and ALA President’s Program
Dozens of social and fun events
A free ticket to the popular International Librarians Reception
shores of Lake Michigan. In your free time, take advantage of the parks, free outdoor concerts, Navy Pier with its stunning Ferris wheel overlooking the lake, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute of Chicago, and world-class architecture (boat and walking tours are highly recommended). Enjoy a wide range of shopping options along the famous Magnificent Mile and restaurants and cuisines ranging from popular hot dog and burger pizza joints to Michelin-starred spots.
We want our international members and attendees to have a memorable experience at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago!
In hundreds of programs at ALA Annual Conference, you’ll learn about key issues such as digital content and e-books, new technologies in libraries, innovation, leadership, library advocacy and promotion, cataloging and technical services, virtual libraries and archives, civic engagement, books and authors, and much more.
ALA WELCOMES LIBRARY
PROFESSIONALS TO THE
Premier Library Event!
A LA’s hometown of Chicago is looking forward once again to
hosting the largest library conference of the year in June 2017. No other event in the world offers a better opportunity to learn about current issues and trends in library and information science and technology than the ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition.
Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper and deep-dish pizza and made famous by Michael Jordan, Frank Lloyd Wright, and President Barack Obama, offers up its best in the summertime. Great museums, music, shopping, food, and outdoor activities can be found along the
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