Exhibitors at WVLA 2011

Here is the current list of Exhibitors attending the WVLA Fall Conference. We will be setting up a presentation area for the Exhibitors, along with author signings during the Conference. Come early on Wednesday to meet them and see their products and services.

Program & Registration

The conference schedule and registration form are available on the web!

Enjoy!

Conference Schedule & Registration

Elk Valley Branch Library

Visitors are welcome at the new Elk Valley Branch Library, which opened on August 9, 2011.  It is located at 313 The Crossings mall in Elkview and is the first project to be completed in Kanawha County Public Library’s Open a Modern Classic campaign to build a new Main Library and make branch improvements.

The new building allows more programs for people of all ages as well as a larger collection of books, audiovisual items and magazines.  There are three study rooms and one large community meeting room that can be divided into two smaller rooms.  The new library also has 16 public computers, wireless internet service, ample parking and a drive-up book drop

The Crossings mall is located off of Exit 9 on I-79 North.  The library is located behind and to the left of Kmart.  The branch is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Other businesses in The Crossings are Kmart, Kroger, Hallmark and Dollar Tree.  Restaurants include La Caretta, China Super Buffet, Subway, Pizza Hut, McDonalds and Bob Evans.

All conference reception - sponsored by Kanawha County Public Library

You are invited to visit and tour the Main Library of the Kanawha County Public Library system on Wednesday, October 5th from 6:30-8pm.
This is a private reception for WVLA members and their guests.

• The Mobile Library will be on site for viewing.  
• In our Tech Center, there will be an e-reader petting zoo and highlights of a few of the special services KCPL offers through our website. 
• Musical duo Ryan Kennedy and Jim Lange will be performing.
• Light refreshments will be served.

Please enter on the Summers Street entrance.  For “mapping” purposes use 123 Summers Street.
From the Marriot: Walk east on Lee Street (3 blocks).  Turn right onto Summer Street (1 ½ blocks)
The library will be providing a shuttle van to and from the Marriot.  The first pick up will be at the Marriot at 6:15.  Shuttles should run approximately every 20 minutes.

It’s that time again!

Greetings, Members!

It’s that time again! Please make plans to join us at the Charleston Marriott Town Center for the 2011 West Virginia Library Association’s fall Conference on October 5-7, 2011 to share ideas, network, and learn new skills and information about our profession and individual libraries throughout the state.

To make your reservations, contact the hotel and be sure to ask for the WVLA block of rooms:

Charleston Marriott Town Center
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/crwwv-charleston-marriott-town-center/

200 Lee Street East · Charleston, West Virginia 25301 USA

Phone: 1-304-345-6500

Fax: 1-304-353-3722

Toll-free: 1-800-228-9290

While some sessions and locations may change slightly between now and October 5, our program has a sampling of all types of programs that pertain to building our skills as librarians and library workers in special, public, academic, and school libraries, others provide resources for friends groups, library users, avid readers, and trustees. Mark your calendars and plan on learning something new or meeting new library people!

See you in Charleston!

Monica Brooks, President
brooks@marshall.edu

Local Charleston Area Information Links

http://www.charlestonwv.com/  
Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau – links to restaurants, motels, events, weather,  movie theaters, and more.  Also provides links to local attractions, including the Clay Center, Capitol Complex, Craik-Patton House, and other historic, cultural, or recreational sites.

http://www.kanawha.us/
Kanawha County's website with much of the same information as the Charleston Convention and Visitor Center, but also includes local parks and recreation links

http://www.cityofsouthcharleston.com/index.php
City of South Charleston's website, with links to the Mound  and Midland Trail Interpretive Center, SC Museum, Memorial Ince Rink and other attractions in the city.

http://www.charlestonwvcarshow.com
6th Annual Rod Run & Doo Wop – an event being held October 6 -9 along Kanawha Blvd., just a few blocks from the Marriott.

Vendor Prospectus

The Vendor Prospectus is available in Word at: http://www.wvla.org/confereVendionce/2011/VendorProspectus.doc.

Call for Proposals Closed

The Call for Proposals was closed Friday, July 15, 2011. The Conference Committee thanks everyone who submitted their ideas. Presenters will be notified by August 1, 2011. It is going to be a great conference at a nice location and we look forward to seeing everyone there!