P L E A S E J O I N U S A T T H EESPECIALLY FOR

International Visitors

ORIENTATIONA special introduction to ALA, the conference,

and the city of Chicago. ALA members will

recommend programs and social activities to

help you make the most of your conference

experience.

INTERNATIONAL POSTER SESSIONSA chance to promote your library’s activities,

showcase innovative programs, and share

ideas with your colleagues worldwide.

Deadline: mid-February.

INTERNATIONAL PAPERSALA invites you to submit a proposal for a

presentation on how your library or country

is addressing a selected topic. Contact ALA

International Relations Office to learn more.

Deadline: January 1st.

INTERNATIONAL RECEPTIONA special evening reception will be held

in your honor so you can meet other

international guests as well as colleagues

from the U.S.

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS’ CENTERA place where you can relax, review the

conference program, or hold small meetings

with new-found colleagues and friends. A

computer with Internet access is provided,

and ALA volunteers will be on hand to answer

questions.

International Relations OfficeAmerican Library Association

50 East Huron Street

Chicago, IL 60611-2795, U.S.A.

Email: intl@ala.org

Phone: +1 312-280-3201

Fax: +1 312-280-4392

Photo courtesy of Choose Chicago.

Registration & Hotel InformationInformation on hotels and registration will be

available in January 2017. A preliminary

schedule of conference programs will be

available in April 2017.

LETTER OF INVITATIONIf you need a letter of invitation for visa

purposes, please send a request to the

International Relations Office at intl@ala.org.

Sweet Home

Your ALA Annual Conference registration includes all this and more:

500+ educational programs, discussions, and workshops on key topics

900+ exhibitors in the world’s largest library exhibits, highlighting new trends

World-renowned speakers and experts

Preconferences offering in-depth professional development

Entrance to the exhibits where 800+ exhibitors at 1,500 stands highlight new and favorite products, titles, and services

The opportunity for you to present a paper or poster

Meetings and events such as Opening and Closing General Sessions and ALA President’s Program

Dozens of social and fun events

A free ticket to the popular International Librarians Reception

shores of Lake Michigan. In your free time, take advantage of the parks, free outdoor concerts, Navy Pier with its stunning Ferris wheel overlooking the lake, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute of Chicago, and world-class architecture (boat and walking tours are highly recommended). Enjoy a wide range of shopping options along the famous Magnificent Mile and restaurants and cuisines ranging from popular hot dog and burger pizza joints to Michelin-starred spots.

We want our international members and attendees to have a memorable experience at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago!

In hundreds of programs at ALA Annual Conference, you’ll learn about key issues such as digital content and e-books, new technologies in libraries, innovation, leadership, library advocacy and promotion, cataloging and technical services, virtual libraries and archives, civic engagement, books and authors, and much more.

ALA WELCOMES LIBRARY

PROFESSIONALS TO THE

Premier Library Event!

A LA’s hometown of Chicago is looking forward once again to

hosting the largest library conference of the year in June 2017. No other event in the world offers a better opportunity to learn about current issues and trends in library and information science and technology than the ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition.

Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper and deep-dish pizza and made famous by Michael Jordan, Frank Lloyd Wright, and President Barack Obama, offers up its best in the summertime. Great museums, music, shopping, food, and outdoor activities can be found along the