ARE YOU TALKING TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE?
START MAKING CONNECTIONS
A best moment shared from last year's conference: "Meeting someone while standing in line for a vendor presentation. The person works in a completely different type of library that I don't normally work with, but she had some great ideas that she shared with me that would be useful in my library."
Some of the most valuable experiences can come from unexpected conversations. Miss out on AALL 2017, and you might miss out on the conversation you didn't even know you should be having. No other event brings legal information professionals together like this. Need a little extra incentive? Register by June 2 to save $100. Make plans to join your colleagues now!
NEW THIS YEAR--GROUP DISCOUNTS
When five people from the same institution purchase conference registrations, any additional conference registrations from the same institution will be discounted $100. (Discounts are triggered by email domains.)
And spread the word to your nonmember colleagues: Nonmember Conference Registration packages include a complimentary one-year AALL membership. By joining us in Austin, they'll be joining AALL!
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INNOVATION TOURNAMENT / APPLY BY MAY 5
SHARE YOUR GREAT IDEA
Legal information professionals are forgoing the status quo every day--AALL's innovation tournament is a 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. Apply by next Friday, May 5.
AALL thanks Bloomberg Law for its generous support of this event.
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DISCUSSION DENS
LEND YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Got a burning question you'd like to ask? Maybe you'd like to pick your colleagues' brains about best practices. Wondering if anybody has dealt with the same situation you now find yourself in? Informal "Discussion Den" chats will be held throughout the conference, and we're looking for great discussion topics. Send your ideas to AALL by May 15.
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NAVIGATING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Have you ever put up with a bad situation because it feels easier to avoid the confrontation? Whether it's addressing a staff member's performance or behavior or negotiating with a vendor or stakeholder on behalf of your library, having difficult conversations is a necessary and regular part of a librarian's job. Register for the preconference workshop, "
Having Difficult Conversations: Becoming More Comfortable as a Manager," and learn strategies and practical exercises to tackle these conversations constructively, and with confidence.
Attendance is limited for all
preconference workshops, so be sure to
register
well in advance of the June 19 deadline.
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AALL CAREER CENTER
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
AALL offers job and candidate searching as part of the AALL Career Center at the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference. Posting through the AALL Career Center offers many benefits.
Looking for the right employee? The resume database provides a searchable pool of qualified talent from across the country, and resume agents automatically send new resumes directly to your inbox, tailored to your search.
Looking for the right job? You can post your resume online (including references, cover letters, etc.)--confidentially if you choose--and job agents automatically send new jobs directly to your inbox. Interviews can be conducted on site, and a special discounted rate is available during the conference for employers.
Contact AALL Membership Services for more information.
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VOLUNTEER
GET INVOLVED
Join your colleagues and make new connections while helping to make your Annual Meeting a success. Volunteering brings terrific people together, and we are fortunate to have loyal volunteers whose great experiences bring them back year after year. Whether it's conference bag stuffing, front desk check-in, taking tickets for special events, assisting with library tours, or greeting attendees at the hospitality desk--we need you!
Sign up and make a contribution!
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EXPERIENCE AUSTIN
INSIDER'S GUIDE
Known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin features nearly 200 venues offering rock, blues, jazz, hip-hop, punk or Latino music shows nightly. It is also home to a variety of unique attributes that "Keep Austin Weird"--including one-of-a-kind shopping, beautiful outdoor spaces, unique eats such as Franklin Barbecue (that people literally line up early for), world-class museums, and the famed Congress Avenue bat bridge. Texas's capital city has a soundtrack all its own--this July, come explore. AALL's Local Arrangements Committee has put together an Insider Travel Guide to help you navigate this eccentric city.
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BOOK YOUR HOUSING
SECURE THE 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 the 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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DEADLINES
WHAT'S NEXT
MAY 1
MAY 15
JUNE 2
JUNE 14
JUNE 19
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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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