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Page 4 • Cognotes 2011 Annual Conference Preview NEW ORLEANS ALA Mobile Connects at Annual oopsie TM has partnered with ALA to bring you ALA Mobile... the fastest, easiest way to access important and useful information about the Annual Conference in New Orleans, directly from your cell phone. ALA Mobile requires access to the data network on your phone (make sure you monitor your data use if you do not have an unlimited data plan). Go to http://ala.boopsie.com from your mobile phone’s browser; or, simply text the word “XXXXX” to 41411. You will receive a text message back with a link to download and install the small application to your phone. Click on the ALA Logo and select “Exhibitors”, “Sessions”, etc. ALA Mobile is powered by Boopsie’s SmartPrefix search, so you only have to type the first few letters of each word of the name. To view a list of the sessions, select the “Sessions” channel. If you want to see all sessions on Friday, type ‘fri’. Clicking on a session will show you more details. The “add to plan” feature allows you to create a personal schedule. You can also find local restaurants, hotels and even taxi services through the ALA Mobile. Boopsie also provides a worldclass mobile library application with complete integration with your existing ILS — visit them in booth #823 at Annual Conference and at http:// www.boopsie.com. B Exhibit Floor Stage Presentations Live@ your library Reading Stage This stage is located in the Exhibits on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Take a break from a busy day of programs and meetings, and let someone read to you for a change. Stop by the LIVE! @ your library Reading Stage to experience readings by new and favorite authors and poets, learn how to develop author programs and find new reading recommendations for your patrons. In the past, readers featured on the stage have included Nick Hornby, Dinaw Mengestu, Sara Paretsky, Mary Doty, Leif Enger, Susan Power, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Naomi Shihab Nye, U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan, and Sherman Alexie. After each reading, LIVE! authors will be available to sign copies of their work for conference attendees. Visit www.ala.org/publicprograms for schedule updates. The LIVE ! @ your library Reading Stage is presented by the ALA Public Programs Office. What’s Cooking @AL A – Cooking Stage The “What’s Cooking @ ALA” Cooking Pavilion will showcase a variety of chefs and authors. Chefs will be heating up the exhibit floor with fantastic displays of the latest cookbooks. Chefs will be there every day to prepare the hottest recipes on the Demonstration Stage and to autograph their latest books. Past chefs have included Matthew Locricchio, Warren Brown, Bill Yosses, Spike Menelsohn and Dorie Greenspan. Rosemary Harris, author of Dead Head, moderates a panel discussion with fellow mystery authors at the PopTop stage at the 2010 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. PopTop Stage: Popular Topics, Every Day The PopTop Stage will focus on popular librarian favorites including mystery, romance, travel, sci/fi religion and horror. The PopTop Stage will feature readings, discussions, and presentations on topics that are near and dear to all librarians and the populations they serve. Graphic Novel/ Gaming Stage The Graphic Novel Stage will feature hot new artists and authors as well as discussions on the graphic novel genre. Both gaming and graphic novels are hot library topics for young and old. http://www.boopsie.com http://www.boopsie.com http://www.programminglibrarian.org/annual/live-stage.html http://www.programminglibrarian.org/annual/live-stage.html http://www.ala.org/publicprograms http://ala.boopsie.com http://www.boopsie.com http://www.boopsie.com http://www.sharpmoon.com http://www.sharpmoon.com

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ALA Cognotes New Orleans May Preview 2011
Friday’s Opening General Session Features Dan Savage
Writer, Actor Molly Shannon at Closing General Session
ALA Annual Conference Exhibits to Open Friday Afternoon
Auditorium Speaker Series Attracts Range of Authors
ALA Mobile Connects at Annual
Exhibit Floor Stage Presentations
ALA Annual Conference Exhibits
ERT Silent Auction to Benefit Christopher J. Hoy/ERT Scholarship
Wikimedia Director to Speak at ALA President’s Program
Celebrating Libraries: The Power of Renewal and Service to Their Communities
ALA Membership Pavilion
ASCLA Preconferences Offer Learning on Leadership, Consulting and Digital Collections
Enjoy Outstanding Author Lineup at 2011 Literary Tastes Breakfast
Bookmobile Sunday Focuses on Importance of Mobile Outreach Services
Now Showing @ ALA
Group Discounts Available for RUSA Preconferences in New Orleans
Noted Canadian Diplomat and Author, To Speak on Youth, Literacy and Libraries
Get Practical at YALSA’s Nuts & Bolts For Serving Teens Preconference
New Online Guide to ALA Annual Conference Targets Programming Librarians
Meet Seven Popular YA Authors at YALSA’s June 24 Reluctant Readers Preconference
Bookstore, Library Cooperation Topic of Monday Program and Discussion
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table Presents Annual Program on Saturday
Libraries Build Communities Volunteer Day
Book Editors’ New Favorites Subject of Sunday Session
Many Voices, One Nation Moves to Saturday

ALA Cognotes New Orleans May Preview 2011