The ALA Annual Conference is the largest meeting of librarians in the world. It attracts librarians from all levels of management, from all types of libraries, from across the country. It serves as a meeting place for leadership, a place to learn, a place to network and as a forum to exchange ideas on the multitude of issues affecting libraries. Attendance is estimated at 25,000!

Most of the attendees have purchasing authority and for many this is the only show they attend.  Through its 58,000 members, the ALA serves as a resource for public, academic, private and school libraries, and is responsible for accreditation of library school programs.

Below is a selection of the Outskirts Press titles that will be appearing at the 2009 ALA Annual Conference, including multiple award-winners.
 

Coming up…

Our next book fair event is the Beijing Book Fair, which is September 3-7, 2009.

The registration deadline is August 15, 2009.

If you are a published author with Outskirts Press and interested in exhibiting your book at the Beijing Book Fair, you can register for this event conveniently
from the Marketing Options screen in your author’s center. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first served basis.

Or save 25% with our Global Book Tour package and send your book around the world. Click here to access your Author’s Center and learn more about these optional marketing services from your Marketing Options screen.

Not yet a published author. Click here to visit our website to learn more about publishing your book today.

The American Library Association annual conference attracts librarians from all levels of management, from all types of libraries, from across the country. It serves as a meeting place for leadership, a place to learn, a place to network and as a forum to exchange ideas on the multitude of issues affecting libraries. Attendance is estimated at 25,000!

Co-op book shelf displays allow you to secure valuable, face-out exposure for your book on an exclusive shelf with 4 other Outskirts Press titles.  A representative will be on-hand to personally answer questions about your book. Outskirts Press will provide the necessary copies of the book and all the necessary contact information for both the author and publisher, so interested parties can make further contact, during or after the fair. All inquiries Outskirts Press receives about your book will be forwarded directly to you for personal follow-up.

The registration deadline for the 2009 ALA conference is May 31^st.

If you are a published author with Outskirts Press and interested in exhibiting your book at the ALA Annual Conference, you can register for this event conveniently from the Marketing Options screen in your author’s center. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first served basis. 

Click here to access your Author’s Center and register now.