Conference Committee
Professional Development
FUNCTIONS
- To plan and organize all the activities and other matters relating to the Association’s conferences
- To identify and recommend to the Executive Board the establishment of appropriate honors and awards to recognize individuals and/or groups for meritorious accomplishments in the field of library service, and further identify and recommend individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the profession, made notable achievements, are recent retirees, and other recognitions of members of the Association
- To communicate program proposal requirements and other information to membership to ensure the greatest participation among sections, committees, and individual members
- To develop an overall program schedule, including special events, exhibits, and an appropriate and visible display of recognition of awards
- To advertise and promote conference attendance to the membership, vendors and other interested parties
- To disseminate registration and schedule information
- To work to develop a marketing plan for the conference(s) and to identify and pursue sources of revenue and sponsorship opportunities
- To promote positive relations with and acknowledge the needs of exhibitors and sponsors
COMPOSITION
20 members, including up to 4 members serving as chair(s) and the chair of the Conference Future Planning Subcommittee
