American library association conference 2019

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Conference highlights

Sonia Sotomayor, associate illtreat of representation US Loftiest Court ground author perceive four books, will equipment the stage 8:30–9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, for a conversation inert her rewrite man, Jill Santopolo of Philomel Books. Grip more take hold of Sotomayor, whose latest paperback Just Ask! is approaching in Sept, read speech interview.

The Opening General Session features Jason Reynolds, creator of contemporary in seat Long Means Down, put your name down Friday, June 21, 4–5:15 p.m. His lyrical sensibility—inspired toddler an anciently appreciation matter rap—is plain in his exertion for YA obscure

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American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference 2019

Date

June 21, 2019 08:00 - June 25, 2019 14:00

Location

Washington, D.C.

Details

Website:https://2019.alaannual.org/

Hashtag:#alaac19

The ALA is the oldest and largest library association in the world and holds its Annual Conference & Exhibition each summer. The largest such convention in the world is attended by more than 25,000 librarians, library supporters, educators, writers, publishers, Friends of Libraries, trustees and special guests. The conference includes more than 2,500 meetings, discussion groups and programs on various topics affecting libraries and librarians.

The ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition brings together newsmakers, innovators, thought leaders, and influencers in the library field and all over the world. News is made at these events, where important announcements are made, updates are shared, relevant legislation and policy are addressed, and discussions take place that have a major impact on libraries, their role, and their ongoing transformation. Annual Conference  events trend nationally on Twitter and are extensively covered in the media.

Approximately 900 exhibiting companies feature the latest in books, online services, automation software, furniture and other materials

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Accreditation

American Libraries Advisory

Appointments

Awards

Budget Analysis and Review (Council Committee)

Chapter Relations

Committee on Committees (Council Committee)

Conference

Constitution and Bylaws

Council Orientation (Council Committee)

Diversity (Council Committee)

Education (Council Committee)

Election

Human Resource Development and Recruitment Advisory

Information Technology Policy Advisory

Intellectual Freedom

International Relations (Council Committee)

Legislation (Council Committee)

Public Policy and Advocacy (Council Committee)

Literacy

Literacy and Outreach Services Advisory

Membership

Membership Meetings

Nominating

Organization (Council Committee)

Policy Monitoring (Council Committee)

Professional Ethics(Council Committee)

Public and Cultural Programs Advisory

Public Awareness (Council Committee)

Publishing(Council Committee)

Research and Statistics

Resolutions (Council Committee)

Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds

Scholarships and Study Grants

Status of Women in Librarianship (Council Committee)

Training, Orientation & Leadership Development

Website Advisory

Joint Committees

ALA–Children’s Book Council