Tuesday 10/16
Pre-Conferences
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
"Interesting" Times of Intellectual Freedom: an IFRT Pre-conference
Auditorium
Pre-registration required using the WLA Conference registration form. Flyer in PDF
Fee: $40
$30/student rate
Judith Krug, Director, American Library Association, Office of Intellectual Freedom
Find out about important legal and ethical topics affecting the library community today, and reflect on how they can impact your role as a librarian, library staff member, library educator or trustee.
1:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
Living Your Life on Purpose: Developing a Personal Mission
Meeting Room 7
Pre-registration required
Fee: $40
Joan Gillman, Director, Small Business Development Center, UW-Madison
The WeLead Task Force invites all WLA members to participate in this leadership pre-conference, featuring Joan Gillman, Director of the Small Business Development Center at the UW-Madison. Joan speaks internationally on business development and leadership topics and will share one of her most popular programs, on developing a life of purpose and satisfaction. Small group discussions, where you can share your own experiences and learn from your peers, follow Joan's presentation.
Sponsor: WeLead
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
KI Convention Center
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibits Hall
Join us for a kickoff reception with hors d’ oeuvres and a cash bar, and take some time to meet and greet your colleagues and WLA members.
Sponsor: WLA Conference Committee
Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries Board Meeting
Meeting Room 5A
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.