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.

Conference News - June 24, 2008
Find the most recent conference updates here

Online Registration is now active. You can register now on the registration page. Be sure to read, print & follow the Tips for a Successful Registration, to avoid problems. Register before August 1 for the best conference rates, or before October 3, when a late fee is charged. 6/24/08

Information about college credit from Portland State University is available now. Antioch University will post information soon for Washington registrants. 6/24/08

Using a District Purchase Order? Check the Registration Tips page for how to complete this process effectively. 6/24/08

Presenter Materials or Session Handouts: The Conference Committee encourages all Presenters to "go green" and provide handouts online a few days before conference begins, by October 3-6 please. No reimbursement for handouts is being made this year. The Conference will link to any web page or electronic documents sent directly to our conference webmaster. Link will be from Concurrent Sessions page (http://oemawlma2008.org/concurrent.htm). Extended Sessions Materials and handouts, will also be linked from this page. 6/22/08

An overview of the Conference Schedule 2008 (pdf) is now available. 6/22/08

Meal Functions - Check on prices, speakers, and other information before you register - visit the Meal Functions page. 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, please contact Sue Kelsey at sue_kelsey@ddouglas.k12.or.us and she will get in touch with you. 5/17/08

Exhibitor Booths are available now. Sign up soon for the best available exhibit space in October 2008. 2/29/08

Hotel Reservations for OASL/WLMA Conference. Group Name:
Oregon Washington Library Media Association; Group Code: LMA; Check-in:
08-OCT-2008; Check-out: 11-OCT-2008

Conference Preview Flyers are available to distribute to interested librarians and teachers in your region. (2/21/08)

Check the FAQ Page for additional information.