Goals/Mission:

• To foster peer to peer networking and relationships
• To provide supplemental training to library staff
• To refresh and revitalize library staff

Top Ten Reasons to attend the 2011 Centennial Conference!



1. Free Stuff: Vendors usually run promotions during conferences for free giveaways. Water bottles, t-shirts, and goodie bags will be given for free to attendees.



2. Motivational: Feel encouraged and refreshed by attending. Celebrate the Association’s 100th birthday and look forward to a great future.



3. Expressing Yourself: Express why you love your library by participating in the video contest.



4. Topics: All program topics are designed to inspire and educate.



5. Location: In the center of the state, Little Rock is a convenient location for everyone.



6. Shopping: With numerous vendors and the basket auction, there is an opportunity to shop in the exhibit hall. Buy books, apparel, baskets, and more….



7. Ideas: Throughout the conference, you will hear about new programs, service ideas, technology answers, and collection ideas that will help you enhance and improve library services for your patrons.



8. Very Important People (VIPS): ARLA Past Presidents, ALA President, Experienced & Professional Trainers.



9. Networking: Develop a group of professional contacts at the conference through networking. The conference provides numerous times to meet other library staff.



10. Food: There will be top quality food, professionally served.