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I truly believe if you have the time you need to register for the entire conference. There are events, socials, talks, sessions, meals with vendors, and so much more available to you with full registration. If you only had half a day to spend in the exhibits, then an exhibit pass would probably meet your needs. Take a look at the program from the vision that you are not just a school librarian, but also a youth services librarian and a generalist. There are often interesting president programs and more to attend. There are award receptions you can attend and even some you can slip into after meals to listen to speeches for free. I like the reception for the Henry Bergh ASPCA awards myself. I can powerhouse through the exhibit hall, but I've found many vendors offer different incentives each day - including advance reading copies of books. I will use my time in the exhibits differently each day for example I might race around: getting an overview of the entire floor visiting specific vendors to ask questions grabbing up as many free books as I can rolling up posters spending in-depth time with editors and publishers to see which new titles are their favorites waiting in line for autographs by authors (and to get my picture taken with them to show my students) filling up on mini-Snickers and other treats since I am probably missing a meal The AASL conference is wonderful for sessions for school librarians, but the total experience of ALA is broadening professionally. You can also see governance activities, drop by the All-Committee room and sit in on some of the committees to see if you want to be involved, and take the time to explore the wonder of being a member of the ALA. Diane R. Chen Library Information Specialist -- John F. Kennedy Middle School 2087 Hobson Pike, Nashville, TN 37013 TEL: 615 501-7900 ALA Executive Board member; ALA-APA Executive Board member Personal Email: dianerchen@comcast.net Blog: Practically Paradise at http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/practicallyparadise -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------