Ohio Educational Library Media Association

2003 Annual Conference

October 15-17, 2003
Columbus Convention Center 

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October 15-17, 2003 

REGISTRATION:
Wednesday, October 15, 2003 from 8:00-9:00 pm in Exhibit Hall E
Thursday, October 16, 2003 from 12:30-2:30 in Exhibit Hall E

COST: $220.00 (credit card or check)

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Attendance at the entire conference (12.5 contact hours). This may include the pre-conference, however, this does not include the 4 thirty minute vendor breaks. You can complete the required 12.5 even if you are unable to attend the pre-conference.
  2. Complete and submit a field assignment by Nov. 3, 2003.
    1. Submit a "Reflections Log" on conference sessions. The log shall include a 3-5 page paper describing the applicability of the material gathered at conference in terms of the role and responsibility the participant holds in the profession. Forms for this option will be provided.
    2. Read and critique three journal articles related to the topics addressed at conference and complete a one page review of each article (attach a copy of the article as well). Compare/contract information gained from the article with information gathered at the conference
    3. Interview a minimum of 10 vendors during the conference and select one vendor believed to offer the greatest opportunities for you and/or your students. Submit a one page paper reviewing this experience and justifying your final vendor selection.

Below is a break down of the contact hours at conference:

Wednesday, October 15, 2003:
Optional Pre-Conference: 1:00 - 4:30 PM (3 hours)
Author Opening Session with Will Hobbs: 5:30 - 6:30 PM (1 hour)
Exhibitors Reception/Exhibits Open: 6:30 - 9:30 PM (3 hours)
 (Possible total on Wednesday = 7)

Thursday, October 16, 2003:
President's Opening Session: 8:15 - 9:15 AM (1 hour)
Session 1: 10:00 - 11:00 AM (1 hour)
Annual Meeting and/or ILILE session: 11:10 - 12:30 PM (1 hour)
Lunch with Exhibitors: 12:30 - 2:30 PM (2 hours)
Session 2: 2:30 - 3:30 PM (1 hour)
Session 3: 4:00 - 5:00 PM (1 hour)
 (Possible total on Thursday = 7)

Friday, October 17, 2003:
Keynote Speaker: 8:15 - 9:15 AM (1 hour)
Session 4: 10:00 - 11:00 AM (1 hour)
Session 5: 11:30 - 12:30 PM (1 hour)
Author Award Luncheon: 12:30 - 2:15 PM (1.5 hour)
Session 6: 2:30 - 3:30 PM (1 hour)
 (Possible total time on Friday = 5.5)