DREAM. DO. DISRUPT
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We champion our profession and our members, and AALL 2017 attendees are the thought leaders, early adopters, advisers, and pathfinders in the rapidly changing world of legal information. Find your inspiration--join us at the premier educational and networking event for legal information professionals and elevate your career.
GET READY TO "FORGO THE STATUS QUO" IN AUSTIN
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Find Your Inspiration in Austin!
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MAKE YOUR CASE
RESOURCES TO GET YOU TO AUSTIN
Even with this year's solid lineup of educational offerings, you might need some help getting support to attend. AALL offers financial assistance and tips for getting your boss to say, "Yes!"
- Annual Meeting grants: Consider applying for an AALL Annual Meeting grant, which covers registration costs for the Annual Meeting or preconference workshops. Chapters and special interest sections provide additional grant opportunities for their members. Don't miss out on this critical resource--applications are due April 1.
- Make your case: Is AALL 2017 on your boss's radar? You can't know unless you ask. We've got tools to help your boss understand why--despite the cost and time out of the office--you can't afford to miss out. Make a plan to get support--there's even a sample memo to your employer.
- Show the value: Seal the deal by sharing essential programming with your boss. We've got a list of educational programs that will show how your attendance will benefit your library through the new skills you'll develop, the latest trends you'll learn, and the strong network of trusted colleagues you'll build.
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INNOVATION TOURNAMENT
DO IT FOR THE SHARK CRED
A few creative go-getters ready to pitch their ideas--ideas that beat out all the others to reach this stage. A panel of judges comprised of the industry's thought leaders, waiting to be wowed. A rapt audience, eager to see who will sink or swim. It's the showcase of a major network (legal knowledge network, that is), truly "must-see" stuff. It's not Shark Tank. It's AALL's first innovation tournament.
Legal information professionals are forgoing the status quo every day--leverage this new opportunity to showcase your ideas. If you're in the process of developing a new, innovative, and implementable idea to improve your workplace, we want to hear from you. What's the hook? Two $2,500 prizes will be awarded to further support the development and implementation of compelling workplace innovations. Some serious shark cred comes with those prizes, too.
Apply by May 5. Applications will be evaluated later this spring; a group of finalists will be selected to present their innovation plans to attendees and a special panel of judges at the 2017 AALL Annual Meeting.
AALL thanks Bloomberg Law for its generous support of this event.
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POSTER SESSIONS
DUE APRIL 14
Have you pioneered a new program in your library? Perhaps you've created a set of best practices to apply in the workplace. Or maybe you'd like to share new classroom techniques, findings from a research project, or a practical problem-solving effort. Poster sessions are a popular conference feature, and this year's selections will once again be on display in the exhibit hall--your good idea could benefit your fellow colleagues. Submit your proposal online by April 14.
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PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CONFERENCE
Arrive early and maximize your conference experience by registering for a preconference workshop--whether you're new to the profession, eager to learn how to navigate difficult conversations, or trying to make the best use of the data you collect. Attendance is limited, so be sure to register well in advance of the June 19 deadline.
Are you required to procure a purchase order or check from your institution to attend the AALL Annual Meeting?
It's easy to register online with a purchase order or check. Start the procurement process early if you are interested in attending a
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BOOK YOUR HOUSING
SECURE BEST RATES
We've negotiated travel discounts and secured a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Austin affordable. Book your stay through AALL's housing partner to get the best hotel rates, and relax knowing you can always make adjustments later without penalty. Book early for best selection and price--reservation deadline is June 14.
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NEW TO THE CONFERENCE OR LAW LIBRARIANSHIP?
JUST FOR YOU
HOST PROGRAM
Our Host Program connects first-time attendees and newer AALL members with veteran meeting attendees to help newcomers confidently navigate the meeting, select programs to attend, and network with colleagues.
CONFERENCE OF NEWER LAW LIBRARIANS (CONELL)
CONELL is a daylong orientation to AALL to welcome newer members, introduce them to the Association and its leaders, and facilitate networking with peers. Attendees have the opportunity to talk with representatives from AALL's committees and special interest sections to learn firsthand how to get involved and maximize the benefits of membership.
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SPONSORS
THANK YOU
AALL thanks its gold, silver, and bronze sponsors for their generous support of AALL 2017.
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