Preliminary schedule of meetings and events

ALA President's Program
Creating an Advocacy Epidemic
Sunday, January 16, 2005, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

In today’s difficult economic conditions, it is more important than ever before to stand up and speak out for libraries to ensure that we retain our funding and support. Join ALA President Carol A. Brey-Casiano as she welcomes Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, and a panel of distinguished speakers in an exciting program that demonstrates how to mobilize individual grassroots advocacy efforts in your community into a nation-wide advocacy ‘epidemic.’ By turning passive support into educated action, we can enhance the image of and increase support for libraries, librarians and library workers, bring increased attention to critical national issues such as literacy and equity of access, and expand the global reach of librarians. Whether you are an experienced library advocate or are taking your first steps along this important path, you can’t afford to miss this program.
We Can Do It!/Si, Se Puede!
Sponsored by Little, Brown and Company

Author Forum

The Friday afternoon Author Forum has three speakers on the panel this year!

Come and hear these exciting New England authors
Friday, January 14, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Convention Center

Chris Bohjalian

 

Chris Bohjalian, author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Midwives, is once again engaging readers in his latest novel, Before You Know Kindness.       Bohjalian is the author of nine novels, various magazine credits, and currently has three works in development for movies (The Buffalo Soldier, The Law of Similars, and Water Witches), establishing him as not only as “America’s answer to Joanna Trollope” (Kirkus), but an American treasure.    

Sponsored by Random House

 

Nathaniel Philbrick

 

Nathaniel Philbrick takes his fans on yet another riveting voyage with his latest book Sea of Glory: America’s Voyage of Discovery-The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842.      Sea of Glory integrates his esteem and acute knowledge of history with his proclivity for compelling drama, while he discuss the journey from the South Pacific to the Antarctic, Pacific Northwest to New York City.  Philbrick is currently working on a novel about the voyage of the Mayflower.     

Sponsored by Penguin Putnam

 

Tom Perrotta

 

Tom Perrotta is the author of several works of fiction, including Joe College and Election, which was made into the acclaimed 1999 movie starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick.  Perrotta’s latest novel, Little Children finds him illuminating some new yet familiar territory-the American suburb.  Hailed as his best work, Kirkus calls Perrotta  “an accomplished comic novelist extends his range brilliantly”.

Sponsored by Holtzbrinck Publishers including St. Martin's Press; Farrar, Straus and Giroux; Henry Holt; Picador; Tor Books and Audio Renaissance

ALA Planned Giving Seminar
ALA Development
Monday, January 17, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Please join the ALA Development Office for a one-hour seminar on estate planning and recent changes in estate and gift lax laws. Reservations are required. An invitation can be requested by calling 800-545-2433, extension 5050. There is no fee for this event.

Serving the Underserved IV
YALSA
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Registration for this event is by invitation only. To register for this event, Please contact YALSA at yalsa@ala.org.

Friends of Libraries U.S.A. – Boston Tea Party
AFL-FOLUSA
Monday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
A Boston Tea Party - FOLUSA style! Friends of Libraries U.S.A. will host four best-selling authors discussing their work while you munch on finger sandwiches, fine pastries, fruits and cheeses, and a wide assortment of teas. All authors will sign copies of their latest books – many of which will be available free - others will be offered at a very generous discount. Don’t miss this opportunity to hobnob with some of your favorite authors and leave with signed, first editions! Call 800-936-5872 or logon www.folusa.org for tickets. Tickets are $35 in advance, and $45 onsite.

Exhibit Information 

The exhibits will include over 800 booths, and will be housed in the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. The ALA Midwinter Exhibition is packed with demonstrations and free samples from over 425 vendors.

For detailed information on all our exhibitors, please visit our online exhibitor database. Or, you can view an online, interactive exhibit floorplan.

Exhibit Events and Hours

Friday, January 14
4:00 – 5:15 pm            Best-Selling Authors Forum  
5:15 pm – 7:30 pm      Exhibits Opening Ceremony and ALA/ERT All Conference Reception (includes entertainment and complimentary refreshments)

Saturday and Sunday, January 15-16
9:00 am – 5:00 pm     Exhibits Open

Monday, January 17
9:00 am – 2:00 pm      Exhibits Open

10:0 am – 1:15 pm    Technology Showcase

Special Events on the Exhibit Floor

Basket Raffle

Friday, January 14, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exhibitors will be raffling off exciting gift baskets at their booths during the All Conference Reception. Baskets will be displayed near registration on Friday afternoon. Check the Final Meeting Program and Cognotes for descriptions of the baskets.

Technology Showcase

Monday, January 17, 10:00 am - 1:15 pm
Don’t miss this year’s Technology Showcase, which will consist of free concurrent programs on the exhibit floor featuring new products and demonstrations. See the Final Meeting Program and Cognotes for further information.