2012 AzLA Annual Conference

Conference Theme

Beyond the Box
How do we cultivate new ways of perceiving? We are often asked to think outside the box, but what does that really mean? In general terms it means to re-envision a situation in ways beyond the ordinary. At this year’s conference you will be invited to imagine the possibilities of a new approach or an innovative solution to one of your library “problems.” Think beyond the library building, think beyond the roles you currently fill and know that many great ideas start with something that sounds impossible. The 2012 AzLA Conference invites you to turn the box upside down, deconstruct it and think beyond the box. 

News and Updates

The Call for Conference Proposals is now open.

PreConference submission is closed.
Posters (submit by May 25, 2012)
Program submission is closed.
Roundtables (submit by May 25, 2012)

Conference Charity

The 2012 AzLA Conference Charity is The Louise A. Stephens Endowed Scholarship Fund. The scholarship provides annual support to students enrolled in the University of Arizona’s School of Information Resources and Library Science M.A. program.

Conference attendees can donate to the scholarship by participating in a raffle during the conference. Multiple prizes will be offered. Purchase raffle tickets at the AzLA booth for $2 each or 3 for $5. Drawings will be held on Friday and Saturday during the last no-conflict time in the conference schedule. A list of raffle winners will be posted at the AzLA booth each day. Participants must be present to win. Conference attendees can also donate by cash or check.

 

Registration

On-site registration by check or cash for the main conference is available with an additional $25 fee. Please note that there is no on-site registration for Preconference Programs.

Full Conference
	Early Bird Rates (08/22-10/28)	Regular Rates (10/29-11/11)
AzLA Member	$95.00	$140.00
Non-Member	$200.00	$225.00
Student Member	$35.00	$35.00
Student Non-Member	$80.00	$80.00
Nonsalaried Member	$35.00	$60.00
One Day
	Early Bird Rates (08/22-10/28)	Regular Rates (10/29-11/11)
AzLA Member	$75.00	$100.00
Non-Member	$175.00	$190.00
Student Member	$35.00	$35.00
Student Non-Member	$80.00	$80.00
Nonsalaried Member	$35.00	$60.00

	Early Bird Rates (08/22-10/28)	Regular Rates (10/29-11/18)
AzLA Member	$35.00	$35.00
Non-Member	$50.00	$50.00

Preconference

Half Day sessions (each)	$50.00
Full Day	$80.00

 

Awards and Author Events

TBD

Conference Information

The 2012 Annual Conference will be held at:
South Mountain Community College
7050 S. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042

A nearby hotel to the conference is the Best Western in Phoenix, 2425 South 24th Street. The special room rate for the conference is $75.00/night (rate does not include taxes). 

The room rate includes Wireless Internet. Call to book your room and mention the Arizona Library Association to receive the group rate. Reservations must be booked by 5pm on October 8, 2012 to receive the special rate. This rate is valid November 7-10, 2012.

The Best Western
2425 South 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 273-7251

AzLA will offer selected programs for virtual attendance at a greatly reduced rate. Virtual Conference registration gives you access to a limited selection of programs over both days of the conference that will be simultaneously presented virtually via Go-To Webinar as well as in person. It’s a great way to attend the conference even when faced with travel or budgetary constraints.
  

Volunteer at the Conference
Planning on attending the 2012 AzLA Annual Conference?  Would you be willing to volunteer an hour (or more) at the AzLA registration desk or the AzLA Membership booth?

Volunteers are needed each day of the regular conference - Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th.  This is a great opportunity to create career connections and serve your professional organization.

AzLA Members who are interested in volunteering, please contact Leila Duncan at Leila.Duncan@pima.gov.  If you are volunteering for a particular area, please include that in the email.

Students - if you're currently enrolled in a library school program and are a current AzLA member, volunteer for 3 hours and attend the conference for free!  Fill out the Student Volunteer application and send it to  Leila Duncan at Leila.Duncan@pima.gov by August 31, 2012 for consideration.

Conference Contacts

Contact the AzLA Association Management Office for questions about registering for the conference or if you need assistance with your username and password. They can be reached at 480-609-3999 or admin@azla.org 

Conference Co-Chairs:

Ella Gomez
ella.gomez@pima.gov 

Rene Tanner
rene.tanner@asu.edu

Conference Planning Committees 

Past Conferences
2011 Annual Conference
2010 Annual Conference
2009 Annual Conference
2008 Annual Conference
2007 Annual Conference