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ALA - American Library Association Annual Conference and Exhibition
Book Fairs · Book Trade, Library Equipment · Language, Literature
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 700in 2011, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 10,000in 2011, organiser's figure
- Floor space
- 160 000 sqm.in 2009, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 9first in 2009
About ALA - American Library Association Annual Conference and Exhibition
-Innovation-spurring preconferences and institutes
-Books, media, and 100s of authors
-In-depth learning and educational sessions
-Three days of exploring the many futures of academic, public, school, and special libraries for the Symposium on the Future of Libraries
-News You Can Use—updates, policy priorities, strategies for engaging decision-makers and influencers
New publications, technologies, and services from expert organizations in the Exhibits
-Unlimited connections with colleagues from all types of libraries, doing all kinds of library jobs, at all levels
Registration Hours
Friday, January 24: 7:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday, January 25: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Sunday, January 26: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Monday, January 27: 7:30am – 2:00pm
Exhibit Hours
Friday, January 24: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
- Exhibit Floor Opening Reception
Saturday, January 25: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, January 26: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Monday, January 27: 9:00am – 2:00pm
From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.
Who visits
Trade visitors
As listed for 2010.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24–28 Jan 2020 | Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | — | — |
| 2015 | 27 Jun – 2 Jul 2015 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | — | — |
| 2015 | 26 Jun – 1 Jul 2015 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | — | — |
| 2014 | 26 Jun – 1 Jul 2014 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | — | — |
| 2013 | 27 Jun – 2 Jul 2013 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | — | — |
| 2012 | 21–27 Jun 2012 | Ernest N Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana | — | — |
| 2011 | 23–28 Jun 2011 | Ernest N Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana | 700 | 10,000 |
| 2010 | 24–30 Jun 2010 | Washington Convention Center Washington, District of Columbia | — | — |
| 2009 | 9–15 Jul 2009 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | — | 16,295 |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.
Questions
When is ALA - American Library Association Annual Conference and Exhibition?
The next edition is expected around January 2027, based on its annual cycle. The organiser hasn't announced the dates yet.
Where is it held?
The last edition we have was at Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How often does it take place?
Annual, judging by the 9 editions on record since 2009.