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Special 2010 PLA Conference Issue & Guide

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.

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

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Housing

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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 | Booth 1747 | Brodart Books & Automation


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


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


 

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


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 


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

 

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 


 

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


 

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


 

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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