If you find yourself in or near San Diego, California, from June 27th thru July 1st, then please stop by booth #2653 at the American Library Association’s Annual Conference & Exhibition, held at the San Diego Convention Center (111 Harbor Drive).
Librarians, teachers and students from high schools, colleges, public libraries and makerspaces from around the world gather annually at the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition to participate in discussions on timely and enduring issues related to the ever-evolving role of libraries. They get updates on relevant legislation and policies relating to books and libraries, as well as learn the latest trends in book publishing and online technologies. Approximately 25,ooo people attend the ALA conference, which includes in depth information on educational programming, created and curated by library professionals, and their Library Marketplace where exhibitors share the latest in products, services, titles, authors and technology.
Full Registration rates to attend the 5-day show vary, based on whether you are an ALA Member ($520) or Non-Member ($720), an Other-Member (non-salaried, retired, student, support staff or trustee – $320) or an International Member ($360) or Non-Member ($540). You could also choose to attend one day only (ALA Member $295, Other-Member $195 or Non-Member $395).
As part of the Full Registration package, you have access to educational programming; exhibitors and LIVE stages in the Library Marketplace; Opening and Closing sessions; ALA President’s Program; Featured Speakers; the Job Placement Center; and so much more. Full Registration covers Thursday, June 27 thru Tuesday, July 2, and all sessions except for Preconferences and optional Ticketed Events.
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The Library Marketplace at the American Library Association Annual Conference with over 550 exhibitors, including University of Fashion. (Image Credit: ALAannual.org).
A less expensive option is to attend ALA’s Library Marketplace (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) which is priced at $159 thru June 21st, or $179 onsite. At the Library Marketplace you’ll gain access to more than 550 exhibitors (of which UoF is one) and you will be able to interact with representatives from book publishing houses, book sellers and online services and technologies. You’ll hear from exciting authors and illustrators on eight live, genre-specific stages. You’ll be able to meet various authors and take photos or have your favorite books autographed. Some of the other attractions are ALA’s new STEAM Pavilion! and The Beach @ALA! In addition, you may be able to pick up ARCs (advanced release copies of books), explore donated original artwork and handmade quilts from the ALA Biblio-quilters at the Christopher J. Hoy Scholarship Silent Auction.
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MEET THE UOF TEAM – LEARN ABOUT OUR NEWEST FASHION VIDEOS
We are so excited to be exhibiting at the ALA conference this year and welcome the opportunity to not only meet our current schools and public librarians, (many who have been subscribers since 2013), but look forward to showing off our University of Fashion online fashion education video library to everyone else! You’ll get a chance to meet our sales team, Myna Dorfman and Margaret Lester and UoF’s co-founders Francesca Sterlacci and Jeffrey Purvin. You’ll get to hear about our newest lessons, our companion books, our certificate program, our makerspace programs, our school, group and library free trials and discounts, as well as what we have in store for UoF going forward. Oh, and be sure to stop by our booth (#2653) to pick up your free gift!
VIEW OUR COMPANION 3-BOOK BEGINNER TECHNIQUES SERIES: DRAPING, PATTERN MAKING & SEWING
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LEARN ABOUT OUR MAKERSPACE OPPORTUNITIES
University of Fashion is celebrating its 16th year in business. Over the years, our content and our instructors have been involved in a number of arts & craft workshops, makerspaces, career-based lecture events, after school programs and youth summer camps.
Libraries from around the world, having been using UoF to create makerspaces to attract career-minded patrons who don’t have the time or who can’t afford or gain access to traditional career or trade education. They are also a vehicle for community-building.
A fashion-focused makerspace attracts patrons interested in learning how to design and make clothes, how to repair, upcycle or recycle old clothes and how to create new fashion designs, both on paper and on computer. Other goals for creating makerspaces are: personal skill development, career opportunities and potential entrepreneurship.
See ya at the show!eam of UoF
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University of Fashion – a great content resource for library makerspaces
