FLA 2012 Annual Conference

FLA Annual Conference

April 18-20, 2012

Wyndham Orlando Resort – Orlando, FL

“ I found this conference very inspiring and left feeling renewed to carry on the 3000 year old profession. ” 

(FLA 2011 conference attendee)

It’s Academic!

A   is for an amazing assortment of academic programsand presentations:

            Vital Reference in a Vibrant Society

Making Connections: Strategies to Personalize the First Year College Student Experience

The Future of Library Technical Services: Moving into the 21^st Century

Assessment across Library Types

Fair Use: The New Code of Best Practices in Academic Libraries

PDA: Putting Your Patrons in the Driver’s Seat

The Future of Florida Academic Libraries

Ebooks: What’s Hot, What’s Not

Engaging Students in Information Literacy: The First Year and Beyond

Discovery Tools

Ethnographic  Assessment Techniques: A Mini Workshop

Building In – Instructional Design Principles for Library Instruction

C   is for creating new connections and catching up with colleagues.

A   is for access to an array of nationally acclaimed speakers:

Michael Porter,  President of  Library Renewal

Kee Malesky, National Public Radio Librarian         

D    is for delving into new ideas and discovering new directions.

E    is for engaging in professional development to enhance your edification.

M   is for making the most of many meetings and events:

                Committee and group member meetings

                Book awards and author signings

                Receptions and silent auction

I     is for investigating innovations at the Technology Petting Zoo and vendor booths.

C    is for the chance to communicate, collaborate, and contemplate.

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

It’s simple and easy to register online:  click here

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Click here for a preview of the 2012 FLA Conference programand schedule of events.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

            Click here for hotel reservations and information.

IMPORTANT DATES:

March 1, 2012                           Early Conference Registration deadline

March 27, 2012                         Conference Hotel Rate Booking deadline

April 18-20, 2012                       FLA Annual Conference at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL

Looking forward to seeing you at FLA!

                Jackie Bryan

                FLA Conference Planning Committee

2012 FLA Annual Conference website: http://www.flalib.org/conference_2012.php

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