2023 ALAO Annual Conference
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, Lewis Center, OH
Registration is now open!
Full Conference Package Option
Includes all in-person & online Conference programming content (*excluding Thurs pre-conference):
*Oct 27th ILS Morning Forum & Mini Conference
*Nov 3rd Full Conference Experience
Early bird rates
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$130 ALAO/MiALA/OELMA Members
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$160 Non ALAO Members
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$77 ALAO Student Members/Retirees
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$69 CPC Members, code required
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$0 Conference Volunteer, code required
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$0 Invited Guests, code required
Regular rates
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$160 ALAO/MiALA/OELMA Members
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$190 Non ALAO Members
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$95 ALAO Student Members/Retirees
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$85 CPC Members, code required
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$0 Conference Volunteer, code required
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$0 Invited Guests, code required
Online Only Conference Package Option
Includes all online and hybrid Conference programming content:
*Oct 27th ILS Morning Forum & Mini Conference
*Nov 3rd Conference Keynote, Hybrid Track sessions
Rates
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$50 ALAO/MiALA/OELMA Members
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$56 Non ALAO Members
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$25 ALAO Student Members/Retirees
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$20 CPC Members, code required
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$0 Conference Volunteer, code required
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$0 Invited Guests, code required
Virtual ILS Forum & Mini-Conference - Friday, October 27, 2023
The morning online Forum discussion (free to attend for all) will address best practices for planning our local library ILS projects and for helping our colleagues across library departments navigate the process. The afternoon online mini-conference will feature lightning talks and thematic, audience-driven discussion sessions presented by Support, Access and Technical Services professionals.
In-Person Preconference - Thursday, November 2, 2023, Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, Lewis Center, Ohio
Hosted by Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros and Shannon Simpson, the pre-conference workshop, Diversity in Focus: New Lenses, New Frames, New Approach, will introduce participants to appreciative inquiry as a model for organizational development and change, as well as thoughtful approaches to active allyship practices through the tenets of design justice.
Register for the Preconference here.
In-Person Conference - Friday, November 3, 2023, Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, Lewis Center, Ohio
The Friday in-person portion of the Conference will feature many informative and inspirational breakout sessions, posters, and lightning talks from your colleagues. The program will also include:
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The 2023 Conference Keynote Presentation by Trevor Dawes, who currently serves as Vice Provost for Libraries and Museums and May Morris University Librarian at the University of Delaware, and as Vice President/President Elect of the Association of Research Libraries. Drawing upon his leadership experiences and professional background in circulation/support services, Mr. Dawes will share his reflections on the exciting professional landscape for next-generation library workers.
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Presentations in a “hybrid track room” where sessions will be simulcast live online throughout the day. Each of these sessions will feature presentations by Support, Access and Technical Services professionals on a variety of topics that impact services and activities across all library departments.
Thursday Evening In-Person Social
On Thursday Nov. 2nd evening ALAO will host this year’s Conference social event at the nearby Olentangy River Brewing Company
Conference Grant Opportunities
ALAO is committed to supporting professional development and encouraging participation in its annual conference. For the 2023 Conference we have expanded our grant program opportunities to include:
The application deadline for these grants is August 4, 2023. Recipients will be notified about award decisions by August 11, 2023.
If paying by check, please make checks payable to ALAO and send to Don Appleby at the address below:
Bierce Library
Circulation Dept
302 Buchtel Common
Akron OH 44325
In keeping with ongoing COVID safety precautions, in-person attendees will have the option to indicate on their nametags their social distancing preferences.
