American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference

Date

June 23, 2016 June 28, 2016

Location

Orlando

Details

Website: http://alaannual.org/

Theme: Transforming Our Libraries, Ourselves

The ALA is the oldest and largest library association in the world and  holds its Annual Conference & Exhibition each summer. The largest such convention in the world is attended by more than 25,000 librarians, library supporters, educators, writers, publishers, Friends of Libraries, trustees and special guests. The conference includes more than 2,500 meetings, discussion groups and programs on various topics affecting libraries and librarians.

The ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition brings together newsmakers, innovators, thought leaders, and influencers in the library field and all over the world. News is made at these events, where important announcements are made, updates are shared, relevant legislation and policy are addressed, and discussions take place that have a major impact on libraries, their role, and their ongoing transformation. Annual Conference  events trend nationally on Twitter (#alaac16) and are extensively covered in the media.

Approximately 900 exhibiting companies feature the latest in books, online services, automation software, furniture and other materials vital to today’s libraries and librarians. ALA units display professional exhibits highlighting the various aspects of the profession.