Conference News & Notes


NLA/NEMA 2007 Conference News Flash

Conference Evaluation Form

Thank you all for coming to this year's Annual NLA/NEMA Conference. Please take a moment to fill out the NLA/NEMA Conference Evaluation Form.

Take a few Minute to Visit this Years Vendors Showcase

The Conference Planning Committe has put together a HUGE Vendor Showcase for this years Conference. Please plan to to visit the more than 75 vendors at this years Conference. View the Vendor List.

Important Announcement

Portions of the Kearney Holiday Inn are currently being remodeled. Because of this, some room assignments that are listed in the conference programs may change. Conference attendees are encouraged to use the printed program they’ll receive at this years conference.

Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!

Join us again for this year's annual silent auction. View some of this year's exciting auction items.

Learn More About This Years Golden Sower Award Winners

Join authors Mary Downing Hahn, Keiko Kasza & Natasha Friend at the Golden Sower Awards.

This event, sponsored by SCYP, will take place at the 2007 NLA/NEMA Conference on Friday, October 26 at the Kearney Holiday Inn.

Do You Know When to Hold them? Know When to Fold Them?

If you do and even if you don't, come support the NLA Legacy Fund Thursday night, October 25 following the banquet in the "Happy trails saloon".

Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Bingo. Prizes for best costume and biggest winner!



Author/Actress with Nebraska ties to be a keynote speaker at the 2007 NLA/NEMA Conference

Thursday, 10/25/2007

Ms. Kozak will be discussing her career as an author, her mystery series staring Wollie Shelley, and her enduring love of libraries.

Harley Jane Kozak, a sometimes actress, lives in Topanga Canyon with her trial lawyer husband, two big dogs, and three small children. Her debut novel, Dating Dead Men, won the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. Read More »

Internationally Renowned Photographer to be a Keynote Speaker at the 2007 NLA/NEMA Conference

Friday, 10/26/2007

"You don't have to be faster than the bear. You just have to be faster than your assistant."

These words of wisdom from wildlife photographer and Nebraskan Joel Sartore hint at both the humor and serious insight reflected in his public presentations. The Nebraska Library Association and the Nebraska Educational Media Association are pleased to have Joel Sartore as a keynote speaker at the NLA/NEMA 2007 Fall Conference in Kearney, Nebraska. Read More »

Are You a Leader? Would You Like to Be?

Hear Dr. Mary Bushing, organizer of the MPLA Leadership Institute speak about leadership and participate in small group discussions facilitated by those from Nebraska who’ve attended the Institute. Below are documents to help you prepare for discussion and learn about your leadership skills!