[Genealib] RUSA Preconference and Programming Offerings at 2009 ALA Annual Conference, July 9-15, Chicago

[Liz Markel]

The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is proud to present
to you its lineup of preconferences and programming for this year's ALA
Annual Conference.

 

Don't wait! Early Bird Conference Registration ends next Friday, March
6!

Get the scoop on how to register at the RUSA Blog:

http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/02/13/how-to-register-for-the-2009-ala-ann
ual-conference-chicago-july-9-15-and-associated-events/ 

 

Know a group or a colleague who would be interested in these
professional development opportunities?

Please forward this message to them.

 

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Preconferences are ticketed events scheduled for Friday, July 10 that
offer an intensive look at a topic, present relevant resources, and
enhance participant skills. Participation is open to all-you do not need
to register for conference in order to participate in a preconference.

 

What's offered this year? Here's a list of titles, but check out the
RUSA website for information on program content, registration rates, and
agendas.

--Reinvented Reference V: Using Our Collective Wisdom

--From Lincoln Logs to Linkin' Families

--Mastering Business Acumen (MBA) in a Day: Business Concepts for
Library Reference

--A Dialogue with the Aging Network and the Library Community: The New
Guidelines on Library and Information Services to Older Adults

 

Complete information at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/events/annual09/index.cfm#res 

 

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Programs are part of the conference agenda, and participation is
included in conference registration fees.

 

This year's RUSA programs address issues, challenges and solutions, and
resources for the following areas of work:

--Resource Sharing

--Collection Development

--Customer Service and Community Relations

--Specialized Reference, Including Historical and Business Reference

--Reference and Technology

 

See a topic of interest to you? Complete program descriptions, speaker
lists and schedules are at the RUSA website:

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/events/annual09/index.cfm

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We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!

 

Sincerely,

Liz Markel

RUSA Marketing Specialist

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