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2010 VLA Annual Conference:

Libraries, Keeping Vision and Focus
in Challenging Times

October 21-22, 2010
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel, Portsmouth VA

 

2010 Annual Conference Links

2010 VLA Annual Conference Program (PDF)

UPDATE: Changes to Conference Program (PDF)

Registration Form for the 2010 VLA Annual Conference (PDF)

Hotel Reservations

Make your Reservation at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center or call 1-888-839-1775

Click here for the State Government block rate (limited availabilityso first come first served)



VENDORS & EXHIBITORS

Exhibitor Invitation to Exhibit (Word)

Exhibitor Application Form (Word)

Exhibitor Rules and Regulations (Word)

Renaissance Ballroom Exhibit Space Map (PDF)

Other Links

Past Conference Presentations

Wise words:

"Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill." Barbara Tuchman

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Renaissance Hotel room reservation availability at the conference rate is going fast! September 27 is the deadline to obtain the special Virginia Library Association rate.
 
Enroll in a preconference (pg. 5) now to guarantee your spot!
 

A few good reasons to attend...

 
* VLA's 2010 Annual Conference offers something for everyone - at a reasonable cost!
 
* If you are interested in programs about technology or leadership, youth or adult services, public or technical services, or programs pertaining to academic/public/special/school libraries --- you will find programs on these themes and more in our conference sessions.
 
* There is no other conference opportunity in the state that brings together librarians from Virginia's many regions. Networking opportunities abound!

 

 Conference Highlights and Special Events

 WITHIN THE CONFERENCE

* Social will feature ballroom dancing - including free lessons!

* Grand opening of Exhibits to feature Porte Towne Magic Jazz Band (comprised of Portsmouth students!)

* Jefferson Cup Luncheon (Award Recipient TBA)

*Special screening of "Hollywood Librarian"

*VLACRL's "Conference within a Conference"

 

OUTSIDE THE CONFERENCE

Portsmouth offers a vast array of restaurants, shops, entertainment and recreational opportunities. Plus, take a free water taxi, or a ferry, straight from the conference hotel to Norfolk.

Spend a day in conference and a night on the town or at the beach!Portsmouth

 

  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  
Scott Nelson

Scott Nelson (Opening)

& 

Wanda Urbanska (Closing)

 Wanda Urbanska
     

 

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