ILA and the California Library Association will be presenting a preconference at the 2013 American Library Association Annual Conference.  It is scheduled on Friday, 28 June 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  It is titled Outcomes + Outreach = Outstanding Summer Reading Programs.  The hands-on workshop will help summer reading programs stay vital and dynamic.   Participants will receive training in planning, presenting, and evaluating an outcomes-based summer reading program, including:

• the value of outcomes-based programming;
• the difference between outcomes and outputs;
• getting staff and administration on board with outcomes-based programming;
• conducting a community needs assessment and effective outreach to underserved communities;
• developing summer activities that are tailored to your outcomes;
• using surveys and focus groups effectively to evaluate the impact of your summer reading program; and
• making the most of your results to improve library service, promote the library to stakeholders, and generate funding. 

Presenters

• Lori Easterwood, Programming and Partnerships Coordinator, Sacramento Public Library
• Helen Fisher, Library Director, Ontario, Calif. City Library
• Cindy Mediavilla, Library Programs Consultant, California State Library
• Eva Mitnick, Acting Manager of Youth Services, Los Angeles Public Library
• Virginia Walter, Outcomes Trainer and Consultant, and Professor Emerita, UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies
• Michele Wyss, Youth Services Director, Forman Valley Public Library District, Manito, Ill.

The price of the preconference is $125.  To register, please click here. 
This list is arranged alphabetically by sponsoring organization and the ILA preconference is approximately half down the list.   

The ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, June 27-July 2, is shaping up to be another great professional development opportunity.   

Programs and conversations will cover digital content and e-books, technology in libraries, innovation, books and authors, transformation, leadership, library advocacy, community engagement, and other topics. High-profile speakers already confirmed include:  Alice Walker, Jaron Lanier, Ann Patchett, Cory Doctorow, Congressman John Lewis, Khaled Hosseini, Asi Burak, Veronica Roth, Oliver Stone, Peter Kuznick, Temple Grandin, Giada De Laurentiis, Jonathan Kozol, and Lee Rainie. 

The exhibits host 100s of authors including Live @yourlibrary Reading Stage and PopTop Stage, products and services with the 800+ exhibitors, poster sessions, ARCs, special Pavilions, What's Cooking@ALA Cookbook and Graphic Novel/Gaming Stages, "Artist Alley," and Wrap Up/Rev Up.

And you can get a more detailed picture from the preliminary list of programs.  And anyone who needs help in making their case will find helpful resources at Make your case to attend.  You can stay in touch, get updates, and join the conversations on the website atalaannual.org; Twitter: #ala2013; the Facebook Event; and the Pinterest page.

For public librarians, take advantage of programming dedicated to public library professionals with educational events sponsored by the Public Library Association at the 2013 ALA Annual Conference.  Preconferences and concurrent sessions highlight digital media labs, library leadership, unique programming, community partnerships and more.  See the complete line-up online and remember to save time for the PLA President's Program and Awards Presentation featuring author Ann Patchett, Sunday June 30, 1:00-2:30 p.m.  

Award Nominations Due May 15

Spotlighting More Awards 

Submit your nomination form and all supporting documentation via the ILA Web site.  No service should go unrecognized, so toot your own horn or tell us who you think is the best!

If you have any questions about the ILA Awards, please contact the ILA office at (312) 644-1896, or ila@ila.org.