[CLClist] 117th Annual Connecticut Library Association Conference

[Kirsten Kilbourn]

The 2008 CLA Conference Committee is thrilled to present the 117th Annual
Connecticut Library Association Conference Innovation, Transformation &
Beyond @ CLA Monday, April 28 through Wednesday, April 30th at the Mystic
Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT.

>From an interactive hands-on opportunity to experience Web 2.0 applications,
to meeting and listening to best-selling authors, to innovative and exciting
children's and young adult programs, and a renewed effort to offer academic
librarians dynamic programs, this conference promises to deliver top notch
offerings to all Connecticut librarians. The three day event offers a wide
variety of national speakers including OCLC CEO Jay Jordan, Pew Internet and
American life Project Director, Lee Rennie, SirsiDynix Vice President for
Innovation, Stephen Abram as well as best selling author Elizabeth Berg and
Pulitzer Prize winning author, Debby Applegate. 

In addition to wonderful conference programs, the Mystic Marriott Hotel &
Spa offers the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, proximity to Foxwoods and
Mohegan Sun Casinos, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic Aquarium, and Olde Mystic
Village. We hope you enjoy the conference and all the region has to offer.
Socialize with your colleagues by attending Cocktails and Conversation with
OCLC's Jay Jordan on Monday evening and dinner with author Elizabeth Berg on
Tuesday. And don't miss mingling with our wonderful vendors who help make it
all possible! The complete program brochure, registration rates, and so much
more is available at http://www.ctlibraryassociation.org. Online
registration begins Wednesday, March 26.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, 

The 2008 CLA Conference Committee

Carl Antonucci - 2007-2008 CLA President
Paula Cook - 2008 Conference co-chair
Randi Ashton-Pritting - 2008 Conference co-chair
Pam Najarian - 2008 Conference co-coordinator
Kirsten Kilbourn - 2008 Conference co-coordinator and CLA webmaster