Welcome to the 2008 Joint Conference

In this year of national elections, political candidates, and the democratic process, we pause to think about leadership in every arena and what it means to us, as Americas and as school librarians in Oregon and Washington states. We elect to lead every day.

The Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL), and The Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) Joint Conference 2008 will focus on themes that support leadership in our libraries, schools, and communities.

For registration information or receipts please contact the conference registrar, registration08@comcast.net. (note: that's zero eight) 12/18/09

Winners of our drawing for free registration for next year's conference have been announced.... And, the Winners are:

WLMA : Trish Henry (Evergreen School, Mead SD)
OASL : Terrie Fry (Glencoe High School, Hillsboro SD)

Thanks for taking time to fill out the online Conference Registration!

Handouts: More presenters are sending their handouts from the conference. Check the chart to see if your favorite handouts are posted here. Our OASL-WLMA website expires in February 2009, so download and save your handouts soon. 10/14/08

Conference Schedule: Here is the final 2008 conference schedule 10/05/08

Autographing Times: Have the author sign your purchases at these times in the exhibits area.

A Conference Video by Connie Pappas is now on Animoto. Check it out.

Silent Auction: Join the fun and bring something interesting to the silent auction at the back of the Exhibits Hall on Thursday evening, or before 8 a.m. on Friday morning. Silent Auction Times are Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are the winner of a specific auction item, you can pick it up from 3 to 5 on Friday. Auction proceeds go to help both organizations' legislative activities. Vote with your auction bids! 9/20/08

October 4, 2008 - After 11:59 p.m. on October 3, these registration factors will change:

• Purchase Orders will no longer be accepted for registration.
• Credit-card-only registration begins.
• A late fee for registration begins. ($50)
• A cancellation fee begins. ($50)
• No meal refunds will be made.

Wireless Internet Access will be available at the Convention Center, for $9.95 per day per individual attendee. If you plan to bring a laptop and need internet access at the conference site, more information will be available soon. The hotel also has wireless available in rooms, for a small charge. 9/13/08

Businesses that support school library goals might like to advertise in the conference program. View our Current Sponsors. We encourage all our members to do business with those who help support school library programs for children & teens and our continuing education programs. 9/3/08

You can pre-order Conference Authors' Books through Powell's Books. Order on the special page, created just for OASL-WLMA 2008 Conference. Please read carefully the section on Placing An Order. 8/24/08

Credit or Clock Hour Information for continuing education is now available. 8/21/08

Here is an overview of the Conference Schedule 2008. It is also available as pdf document. This document will be revised in late September to reflect changes by the committee, but is a good working draft. 6/22/08

Meal Functions - Check on prices, speakers, and other information before you register - visit the Meal Functions page. Meals are one of the best places to meet other professionals and share ideas at conference. 5/29/08

Extended Sessions: Read details about the extended sessions on Thursday and Saturday at conference. 5/25/08

Featured Authors: Read more about the Conference Featured Authors. 5/25/08

Session Hosts: Could you assist one of our presenters by hosting a session? Volunteers are needed to welcome and introduce presenters. This is an easy way to get to meet a presenter at a session you want to attend! If you are interested in volunteering, view the concurrent sessions list, then contact Sue Kelsey at sue_kelsey@ddouglas.k12.or.us . 5/17/08

Check the FAQ Page for additional information.