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The PLA National Conference is the premier
professional development event for public librarians, public library
workers, trustees, Friends, library vendors, and others with an interest
in public libraries. PLA 2010 will provide opportunities to learn new
ideas, share success stores, hear best practices and meet colleagues
from across the county and around the world.
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Conference Program
View a complete schedule of pre-conferences, programs, and
more, organized by day and
time. Or search by track, speaker name, or type of session
View program
Virtual Conference
Participate in the PLA conference even if you can't be there in person.
Visit the PLA virtual conference. Scheduled for Thursday, March 25, and Friday, March 26,
the
virtual conference will include five hour-long, live programs on
each day, plus an hour-long author interview.
Learn more
Visit the Exhibits
Expo Hall View and print the PLA 2010 live floor plan.
Exhibitor Search Search for current exhibitors by a
variety of parameters.
Exhibitor List View the full list of
exhibitors.
Conference Resources
Conference Schedule
Registration
Housing
Portland Visitors Information
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The 24/7
Library
Visit Brodart's booth at PLA to find out how
the Lending Library can help you reach into your community by
offering remote locations to circulate high-demand material.
McNaughton Subscription Services provide popular titles in
hardcover, paperback, and audio in various age ranges to fill
the Lending Library.
Learn more
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Booth 1747
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One-Stop Subscription Services
Wolper
is a certified 100% woman-owned business with 33 years of
experience servicing public libraries, corporate and government
clients. Our high tech, high touch approach combines stellar
customer care with a robust online system, enabling 24/7 access
to 300,000+ titles and account information. We are a one-stop
resource for all your information needs, from periodicals and
newspapers to books and more. We offer competitive pricing,
online check-in capability, and consultative services to
maximize savings and other efficiencies.
Learn more |
Booth 1053 |
Wolper Subscription Services
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Hybrid ©: Sustaining
Culture in Copyright
A vibrant culture requires freedom to use and reuse existing
cultural works for both scholarship and personal use in balance with
the rights of owners. Join noted scholars and practitioners as they
discuss today's copyright concerns- from patron rights and the
Google Books Settlement, to the future of first sale, net neutrality
and more. June 22-24, 2010 in Washington, D.C. (just before ALA Annual). For more Information
on the 2010 Symposium, please visit
http://www.umuc.edu/cip2010
or contact 240-684-2803.
Learn
more | Center for Intellectual Property
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Software
for Summer Reading Programs
LitKeeper, newly released software from
Plymouth Rocket, is designed to help you and your readers keep
track of the literature they are currently reading.
LitKeeper can record pages read, books read, time spent reading,
manage prizes, allow reader comments, and more. LitKeeper is
easy for patrons to use, easy for staff to set-up and maintain,
and easy on your budget.
Web demos can be arranged at your convenience.
Learn more
| Booth 660
| Plymouth Rocket
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Your Library Will Be the
Talk of the Town!
Enchanting and
delightful, our “Best Friends” handmade, lost wax cast bronze
sculpture will enhance any library setting. Place “Best Friends”
in interior areas to add interest and create attention.
Incorporate this charming work of art into your landscape design
to capture the sweet moments of childhood and beautify your
gardens.
A thoughtful and inspirational gift for staff, members, special
occasions, fundraisers, memorials and group projects, our “Best
Friends” will bring joy to last forever.
We will not be exhibiting at the PLA National Conference, so
make sure to visit our website:
www.RandolphRose.com
to view our entire collection. Contact us at 914-423-2047 to
receive special show pricing for the library industry.
Learn more
| Randolph Rose Collection
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Guide
to Living in America for Russian-Speaking Immigrants
Hello, America!, offers
Russian-speaking immigrants a detailed introduction to the
United States. The book is a comprehensive, serious guide to
living in America. Each chapter (63 total) addresses a specific
concern or element of daily life and how to succeed in America:
etiquette/social rules, legal affairs, how to search for a
job/apartment, select a school, obtain healthcare and insurance,
gain citizenship full table of contents and sample chapter
available online.
Save 25% with code PLA2010!
Learn
more | Russia Online
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RTI
ECO Disc Repair Machines
The #1 selling disc repair machine to libraries! Why?...because ECO replaces all old technology disc repair machines. We offer the only fully-automatic tabletop machine available ...especially designed for libraries. Easy to use, quiet, neat, clean, very affordable. For DVDs, CDs, Books on Disc...all optical discs! Precision computer control and Patented Flat Polishing Technology provide the very best disc repair at the lowest cost per repair. You can repair the same disc up to 25+ times. Coming to PLA? Bring a damaged disc to Booth 846 and we will restore it while you watch! Celebrating our 40th Anniversary serving the industry since 1970.
Learn more |
Booth 846 |
RTI/Disc Repair
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Research and Reserve Book Club Kits Online
KitKeeper, newly released software from
Plymouth Rocket, is designed to help your patrons research and
reserve your book club kits online, from any computer with web
access. Your staff will be able to find out where your kits are,
add new kits on the fly, designate kits for repair or
inactivity, and maintain statistics on kit usage.
We’re glad to hold a web demonstration at
your convenience.
Learn more | Booth 660 | Plymouth Rocket
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Functional Art for the
Library
Our unique and elegant handmade Bronze “Stack
of Books” Bench combines beautiful design with functionality.
Truly a conversation piece, this unusual work of art draws
attention and accents any library setting.
The “Stack of Books” bench enhances areas
inside and out and offers a special location to enjoy the love
of reading. Especially created for the library community, our
exclusive design is the perfect gift for special occasions,
memorials, fundraisers and group projects.
We will not be exhibiting at the PLA National
Conference, so make sure to visit our website:
www.RandolphRose.com
to view our entire collection.
Contact us at 914-423-2047 to receive special
show pricing for the library industry.
Learn
more | Randolph Rose Collection
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NEW! TotaLibra
Designer Shelving and Furniture Line
DEMCO
Library Interiors is pleased to introduce the NEW! TotaLibra
Designer Shelving and Furniture line. This U.S. manufactured
offering has a strong European influence with clean, simple
lines and attention to detail. The mixed material construction
features a steel base and combines wood and other interesting
materials for a flexible design aesthetic that adapts to both
contemporary and traditional settings. This complete range of
fully functional products is designed with today's ever-changing
libraries in mind.
Learn more
| Booth 1623 |
DEMCO Library Interiors
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