Virtual Conference

Thursday, April 7 & Friday, April 8

PLA is offering a great way to participate in and enjoy the PLA Conference, even if you can’t be there in person. The PLA 2016 Virtual Conference will consist of live programming on Thursday, April 7, and Friday, April 8, including five hour-long programs each day, plus author interviews and opportunities for networking. Programs are chosen from among the highest rated in PLA’s session preference survey. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of PLA 2016, even if you can’t be there in person! Registration deadline extended to 4:30 PM Central on March 30, 2016.

Live Programming

All times are Mountain.

Thursday, April 7

8:45–9:00 AM Introduction and Welcome
9:00–10:00 AM How Two Libraries Quit Summer Reading and You Can, Too
10:15–11:15 AM Data Driven Collections: Right-Sizing Library Collections
11:30 AM–12:30 PM Design Thinking at Your Library: Try Try Again
12:30–1:45 PM Lunch Break with Author Interview (1:00–1:30 PM): Guest Lindy West, interviewed by Brendan Dowling
1:45–2:45 PM Bite-Sized Staff Training: Transform Staff Development for Busy Employees
3:00–4:00 PM Designing for Patron Behaviors
4:00 PM Wrap-up

Friday, April 8

8:45–9:00 AM Introduction and Welcome
9:00–10:00 AM Extraordinarily Engaged: How Three Libraries are Transforming Their Communities
10:15–11:15 AM Libraries = Education: Reclaiming Our Purpose for the 21st Century
11:30 AM–12:30 PM 52 Weeks of STEM at Your Library
12:30–1:45 PM Lunch Break with Author Interview (1:00–1:30 PM): Guest Jim Obergefell, interviewed by Brendan Dowling
1:45–2:45 PM Early Literacy Outreach for Teen Parents
3:00–4:00 PM Play Your Way to an Engaged Staff
4:00 PM Wrap-up

Archived Programming

All Virtual Conference registrants will have access to archived Virtual Conference programming for one year after the event.

Registration

Three Easy Ways to Register for the Virtual Conference

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Mail your completed form with payment to:

PLA 2016/Experient
5202 Presidents Court, Ste. G100
Frederick, MD 21703

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Fax your completed form to:

301-694-5124

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Questions or problems regarding your Virtual Conference registration? Contact Experient at pla@experient-inc.com or 800-424-5249 (U.S. and Canada)/847-996-5829 (all other countries). Experient representatives are available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern.

Rates & Deadline

Registration deadline extended to 4:30 PM Central on March 30, 2016.

Type Cost
(by 4:30 PM Central on March 30, 2016)
PLA Personal Members*
CAL Personal Members		 $240
ALA Personal Members $295
Nonmembers $350
Student $115
Group $595

*Not a member? Become one today and you’ll have the chance to save and receive the discount when you register. ALA and PLA membership is managed by the ALA Membership & Customer Service (MACS) unit. To join, renew, rejoin, or add to your membership, fill out a secure form online; or print and fill out a membership form and fax or mail it in; or call 800-545-2433 and press 5. Direct your membership questions to MACS at customerservice@ala.org or 800-545-2433 and press 5. MACS representatives are available Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Central.

Group Registration

For purposes of group registration, a group is defined as people gathered in one room at one location to participate in the Virtual Conference. One group registration entitles your group to one login. This login may not be used on more than one computer. We suggest that groups, especially larger groups, plan ahead to use an LCD/LED projector in the room to project the Virtual Conference. Groups will also want to have speakers or a sound system capable of amplifying the Virtual Conference audio for the entire room. Neither individual nor group registration includes permission to rebroadcast or redistribute the Virtual Conference. Thank you for your cooperation.

Technical Requirements

Please review the technical requirements for the Virtual Conference.

Continuing Education Credits

PLA does not award credit hours, or CEUs, for its Virtual Conference and cannot verify participation. Individual registrants who attend the Virtual Conference will receive a follow up e-mail that could be used to verify attendance. For those participating as part of a group registration (see definition above) we recommend assigning a staff member to take attendance on-site if verification of attendance is needed.

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Cancellation Policy

Written cancellations, requests for refunds, and/or changes will be accepted until February 26, 2016, and are subject to a $30 handling fee. Refunds will be processed after April 25, 2016. According to PLA policy, all meal events require preregistration. The above cancellation/change information also applies to all preconferences, meal events, and tours.

The PLA 2016 Conference is offered on a cost-recovery basis. PLA reserves the right to cancel all or any part of this event if there is insufficient registration or for other reasons. Neither ALA nor PLA is responsible for cancellation charges assessed by the airlines or travel agencies, or other losses incurred due to the cancellation of the workshops. All information listed on this website is subject to change.

Accessibility

PLA has put in place features to ensure the conference is accessible to all.

Advertising

Special print and electronic advertising opportunities are available to reach PLA members and attendees both before and during the conference.

Appropriate Conduct

All participants are expected to observe the rules and behaviors described in the Statement of Appropriate Conduct in all conference venues, including online venues, and conference social events.

Attire

There is no formal dress code at the PLA Conference. What’s most important is to dress for comfort.

Conference Logo

The custom logos of the PLA 2016 Conference are the property of PLA. Anyone wishing to use the logos in their communications and promotional materials must: 1) Seek permission from PLA; and 2) Submit communication/artwork incorporating the logo to PLA for final approval. The logo may not be modified and must be reproduced in its entirety (i.e., no outlines, cropping). To request the use of the logo, companies should contact Carly DiVito at Corcoran Expositions at 312-541-0567 or carly@corcexpo.com; all others should contact PLA at 800-545-2433 x5PLA (x5752) or pla@ala.org.

Exhibits

Contact Carly DiVito, Corcoran Expositions, 312-541-0567 or carly@corcexpo.com.

Firearms

No carrying of firearms allowed in the Colorado Convention Center unless you’re on-duty law enforcement or off-duty and on payroll of the show or SMG (convention center management).

Hashtag

The official conference hashtag is #PLA2016.

Media

Contact Heather Cho, ALA Media Relations Specialist, 312-280-4020 or hcho@ala.org. Please review our conference media policy.

Membership

ALA and PLA membership is managed by the ALA Membership & Customer Service (MACS) unit. To join, renew, rejoin, or add to your membership, fill out a secure form online; or print and fill out a membership form and fax or mail it in; or call 800-545-2433 and press 5. Direct your membership questions to MACS at customerservice@ala.org or 800-545-2433 and press 5. MACS representatives are available Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Central.

Mobile App

Attendees can access full event schedule, evaluate sessions, customize their own agenda, and compete in the Extraordinary Exhibits photo challenge game on the PLA 2016 mobile app. To request assistance with the mobile app, please e-mail pla2016app@ala.org.

PLA Office

The PLA Office is located in A Mezzanine in the Colorado Convention Center. You can access the A Mezzanine from any of the lobbies using Elevator A, across from registration, and press the MZ button to get to the Mezzanine. You can also access A Mezzanine from Exhibit Hall A using Stairwell 30. The office phone numbers are 303-228-8450 and 303-228-8451. Onsite office hours are Monday, April 4–Friday, April 8, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday, April 9, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Registration & Housing

Onsite registration hours are Tuesday, April 5, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM; Wednesday, April 6, 7:30 AM–6:30 PM; Thursday, April 7, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; Friday, April 8, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM; and Saturday, April 9, 8:00–10:00 AM. Conference registration and housing is managed by Experient. Call or e-mail your questions, 800-424-5249 (U.S. and Canada), 847-996-5829 (all other countries), or pla@experient-inc.com. Experient representatives are available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern. PLA Conference is a professional event. It is not open to the public.

Sponsorships

Contact Corcoran Expositions, Mary Michalik at 312-265-9650, mary@corcexpo.com; or Matt McLaughlin at 312-265-9655, matt@corcexpo.com.

Thank you PLA Conference Sponsors!

Venues

Most conference events—including all preconferences and concurrent program sessions—will take place in the Colorado Convention Center (CCC), 700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202. Additional events will be held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202, and other venues as indicated.

Other Questions

Contact PLA, 800-545-2433 x5PLA (x5752) or pla@ala.org; or find someone to help in the PLA Staff directory.