Online Conference Registration Form Released!

The Online Form for the 2008 NLA Conference has been released! This form is for payment by credit card only.

Don't forget to join NLA if you haven't already done so. The prices you see on the conference registration form will reflect your current NLA membership status.

Please contact thhis year's Registration Chair, Janet Mastalir at jmastalir@hdpl.org or Joan Vaughan, NLA Webmaster, at jevaughan@hdpl.org if you have any difficulties using the form.

Thanks, and we'll see you in August!

Conference Registration Form Released!

We are happy to say that the Conference Registration form is available! This form is for check payments only - the online form for credit card payments will be available very soon. Check back here to see when!

Welcome from Nikki Winslow, 2008 Conference Chair

The 2008 NLA Conference Committee is in full swing preparing for this year’sannual festivities, with the theme “Bridging the Gap @ Nevada Libraries”. The Conference is being held this year from August 14-16th at the Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino in Northwest Las Vegas. The Santa Fe Casino promises to be a great site, with a movie theater, bowling alley, food court, and several restaurants and lounges. Rooms are available for $59 plus tax anight, so be sure to make your reservations early!

Make sure to take advantage of the discounts you receive towards Conference Registration by joining NLA and getting registered before the Early Bird discount ends. You will save $30 just for joining NLA, and another $20 for signing up before the Early Bird deadline. That savings practically pays for your membership!!

We are really excited about the some of the speakers we have lined up, including noted children’s literature consultant and speaker Judy Freeman, who will be presenting all day on Friday, August 15th. This year the Continuing Education credits will be earned during the regular conference session, enabling regular conference attendees to earn credits without attending a preconference. Update: We are happy to report that Judy Freeman will be able to attend the conference after all. 5/12/08 JV

We have some very exciting prospects for our Virtual Track, as well as a great program about how to offer video gaming tournaments in your branches. Wewill offer programs for everyone, from the latest technology to customerservice, throughout the conference.

Here’s an overview of this year’s conference:

Thursday, August 14, 2008
8-10 am Free Breakfast in the Exhibitor’s Hall
10 am Keynote Speaker
11-4 pm Breakout Programs
4-6 pm Exhibitor’s Reception, Complimentary
6-8 pm President’s Dinner, featuring Richard Lee and Killian’s Angels

Friday, August 15, 2008
8-10 am Free Breakfast in the Exhibitor’s Hall
10 am Keynote Speaker
11-5 pm Breakout Programs

Saturday, August 16, 2008
9-12 am NYRA Breakfast
12-4 pm Children’s Services Breakout Programs

We really hope everyone is able to attend and guarantee some great programs and fun for all! Any questions? Contact me at nlaconfchair@yahoo.com.

(as written in the March 2008 Nevada Libraries)

March 2008 Nevada Libraries Released!

Please check out the new March 2008 Nevada Libraries that has just been released!

The Nevada Libraries issue has a word from our new President, Denise Gerdes, as well as an introduction from Nikki Winslow, this year's NLA Conference Chairperson. There is a preliminary schedule of events as well as a Call for Program Proposals.

Take a look at what's going on with the 2008 Conference, as well as what's going on in other Nevada Libraries!

Room Registration Information Released!

The 2008 Nevada Library Association Conference will be held at the Santa Fe Station Casino on August 14-16, 2008.

To get the conference room discount

• call 866-767-7771


• ask for the Las Vegas Clark County Library Group

Rooms will be $62 Wednesday and Thursday, and $102 Friday and Saturday.

Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor's Packet
Exhibition Company Information

Dear Exhibitor:

The Nevada Library Association invites you to the Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino Convention Center in Las Vegas to join us at our Annual Conference “Bridging the Gap” August 14-16th, 2008. As you know, NLA supports libraries and librarians across the state. And, each year, NLA provides its members with an excellent occasion for networking and education at the annual conference and tradeshow.

Benefits to Our Exhibitors:
*10 % Discount Pricing if you reserve your space by March 31st, 2008
*Over 400 attendees last year
*Scheduled No-Conflict Exhibit Time on Thursday
*Exhibits will be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday (14th) and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday (15th).
*Your Company Name on the NLA conference homepage in 2008
*Your Company Name in the NLA Conference Program
*Exhibitor Lounge with complimentary beverages both days

Benefit to Our Sponsors:
*Greater Visibility. Your company name will be highlighted in the Conference Program Guide, spotlighted in Conference emails and visible on the Conference Web page
*(Continued Exposure. The earlier you purchase your sponsorship the longer your company will be highlighted as a 2008 Conference Sponsor
*Special Recognition. Your company will receive special recognition throughout the conference as a 2008 sponsor

Please find an exhibitor’s contract and a list of sponsorship opportunities. Contracts and sponsorships should be received by May 31st, 2008 at the latest. Reserve your spot now, space is limited, and booths are assigned on a first come, first served basis. If you have any questions, please call 702-492-6580.

Stephen M. Platt, 2008 NLA Exhibits Chair
Paseo Verde Library
Henderson, NV 89014
smplatt@hdpl.org
P: 702-492-6580
F: 702-492-1711

Call for Proposals for Programs

Call for Proposals for Programs [download the application]
Final Application due April 11, 2008
Please supply the following information for each program you would like to host or conduct.
Return no later than April 11, 2008 to

Nikki Winslow, Conference Chair
Rainbow Library
3150 N. Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89128
E-mail: nlaconfchair2008[at]yahoo.com
Phone: (702) 507.3712
Fax: (702) 507.3730

Proposals received after April 11, 2008 will be accepted on a space available basis.