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Conference Newbie Session

Conference Newbie Session. Lorraine Bruce & Betty Marcoux. What is WLMA?. Network Professional Development Social W

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Conference Newbie Session

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  1. Conference Newbie Session Lorraine Bruce & Betty Marcoux

  2. What is WLMA? • Network • ProfessionalDevelopment • Social W • Connections Library Media Association is the association for school library media specialists and support staff in Washington State. WLMA membership averages 1200 people, from all areas of the state and all levels of K-20 libraries.

  3. Things to know about this conference • How often is there a WLMA conference? • Why is a state school library conference important? • Who should be there? • Why should a teacher librarian care? • There is a wiki with handouts/presentation materials: http://wlma2010.wikispaces.com

  4. What is the purpose of this session? • New or nearly new conference attendees are invited to conference • Informal networking session where experienced WLMA conference goers give tips and suggestions to make the most out of your conference experience.  

  5. How do I use conference materials? • Program guide • Special events • Exhibitors • Future contacts • Notes about programs that resonated well with you.

  6. Sessions and networking • Preconference • Regular sessions • Business Luncheon • Evening Banquet • Region work and involvement • Gary Simundson – best contact – heads up region work • Board meeting(s) • Full • Executive

  7. How can I get involved? • Volunteer • Attend sessions • Share information learned in your district/community • Write up information and share it with others in state professional journals • Do exhibits • Join in all social and professional development events • Become a committee member

  8. How do I negotiate the exhibit hall? • Themes • New products • Freebies • Snacks

  9. What can I buy; what is free? • $: Pre-conferences are outside of conference registration fee • F & $: Both sale items and free items in exhibit hall • $: Book sale table – authors’ works + discount online ordering available • F: Handouts usually free + online • $: Tickets to various meal events • $: CE credits Different requirements – see conference website for specifics F = Free $ = Costs money

  10. Who do I turn to for information? • Look for the ribbon! • Registration desk • Speakers • Some of them are WLMA members • Some of them are guests of WLMA • ALL of them have a WLMA host • Others around you – networking with your peers!

  11. Questions you have?

  12. Door Prizes!

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