• Early-bird registration is ending on September 14.  Early bird rates are $130 for
  

  Eric Resnis, President

  ALAO/MiALA members and $160 (non members) After September 14, rates will increase to $165 for ALAO/MiALA Members and $195 for nonmembers.

• Spaces are still available for the Assessment in Action preconference.  Note that space is limited to 40 participants. A waitlist will be maintained, but no extra seats will be added.  So if you are interested, be sure to register today!
• Abstracts for nearly all the sessions (including the keynote) are available on the conference website.
• For your planning, the concurrent sessions schedule is also available.
• Conference hotel rates remain available through October 5. More information is on the conference website.

Strategic Planning

• This year ALAO is working on creating its next strategic plan. Creating this plan involves everyone, not just the board.
• At the board retreat in July, the board completed a SWOT analysis.
• At our September 21 meeting, we will review the analysis and review key guiding documents such as the ALAO mission, ACRL Mission/Vision, and the ACRL Plan for Excellence
• At the Annual Conference in November, attendees will have a chance to provide feedback on ALAO and their thoughts for the organization’s future.
• Opportunities will be available for the membership at large to contribute after the conference.