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• OELMA Board Meeting-August

  • When
    17 Aug 2024
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  Zoom link will be posted on Members' Only-Board Meeting page prior to Board meeting. 

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• OELMA Board Meeting-September

  • When
    21 Sep 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  Zoom link will be posted on Members' Only-Board Meeting page prior to Board meeting. 

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• OELMA Conference 2024: Empowering the Future-Lifting Voices through the Library

  • Start
    2 Oct 2024
  • End
    4 Oct 2024
  • Location
    OCLC, Dublin, Ohio

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  OELMA Conference 2024

  Empowering the Future: Lifting Voices through the Library
  

  Registration is now open! Please click below to register! 

  Early Bird Registration ends on September 15th! 

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  OELMA Members: Sign into your OELMA.org account before registering to access special OELMA Member pricing for conference! 

  Registering a group for conference? Instead of registering on our website, please complete this form with necessary information and one invoice will be sent for all group attendees. 

  Group Registration

  Hotel and Conference Location Information

  If paying via check or Purchase Order, please submit payment in full to:

  675 Alpha Drive, Suite E and K
  Highland Heights, OH 44143

  Want to renew your OELMA Membership & register for Conference?

  1. You need to first renew your membership under the oelma.org/membership page, then select the INVOICE ME option.

  2. Then, you can register for conference as usual, choosing the "invoice me" option for that as well. You will have 2 invoices emailed to you that you can attach together to pay in one check and mail to OELMA. If they need to be on the same invoice, please email oelma.webmaster@gmail.com (with the PO# if you have one) and we will be able to create ONE invoice with that PO# and total for conference and membership and send that via email. 

  We cannot "bundle" the two for accounting reasons, we need to have membership dues and conference registration as two separate transactions in our system. 

  
  

  Need to add to or change an existing registration?
  To add items or change an existing registration, please contact oelma.conference@gmail.com or call 614.647.3487.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Interested in graduate credit for attending conference?

  Kent State University will be providing 1 graduate credit for the cost of $165 as part of conference this year for any attendee interested. Please indicate "yes" you are interested in attending conference with graduate credit when registering online and information will be emailed to you prior to conference regarding registration and assignments. The email will come from OELMA's Kristine Konik. 

  
  

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• Sponsorship Registration: 2024 OELMA Conference

  • Start
    2 Oct 2024
  • End
    4 Oct 2024
  • Location
    OCLC, Dublin Ohio: 6600 Kilgour Pl, Dublin, OH

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  In 2024, the OELMA Conference will be located at OCLC in Dublin, OH, October 2nd-4th, 2024. The multi-day in-person conference and the centralized location will be a big draw for the Conference. The Conference Planning Committee has created a schedule that will let attendees and exhibitors capitalize on this wonderful location and venue. As an exhibitor, you will have more time with attendees, more exposure for your products and services, and a more productive exhibitor experience! The theme this year is: Empowering the Future: Lifting Voices through the Library.

  There are many opportunities for you to participate. Members of our exhibitor committee are eager to work with you to create a custom sponsorship package that helps you showcase your company and services in the way that fits you best. Hundreds of school librarians, educators, and administrators are expected to attend OELMA 2024 and your sponsorship will make it possible for OELMA to present another great event!

  Please contact the Conference Director for more information at oelma.teach@gmail.com. 

  We look forward to working with you and seeing you at conference this year!

  Click here for digital sponsorship packet.

  Conference Opportunities: 

  	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Exhibitor	Hand- Made Vendor	Non- Profit
  Vendor logo on app home page	X	X
  Sponsorship recognition during a conference session or event in the form of a slide or other visual.	X	X	X
  Exhibit space (priority placement) at conference.	X
  Electronic list of conference attendees.	X	X	X	X
  Exhibit spaces at conferences.	2	2	1	1	1	1
  Listing on sponsorship page on conference website and/or app	X	X	X	X	X	X

  
  

  Additional Participation Opportunities:

  
  

  The following are additional premium sponsorship and advertising opportunities that will be available at the 2024 OELMA Annual Conference and can be added to any level of exhibiting. If you are interested in any of these, note your selection on the application and a member of our Exhibitor Committee will contact you to discuss the possibilities.

  Additional Sponsorship Opportunities:

  Presentation of Author: Authors are among our attendees’ favorite parts of the OELMA Conference, Get premium name recognition by covering the cost of one of this year’s authors. In return, your company’s name will be listed anywhere that the author's name is listed and you will have the opportunity to introduce the author at their session.	$4000
  Presentation of Keynote Speaker: Keynote Speakers are traditionally the most attended sessions at the OELMA Conference. Get premium name recognition by covering the cost of one of this year’s keynote speakers. In return, your company’s name will be listed anywhere that the keynote speaker’s name is listed and you will have the opportunity to introduce the author at their session.	$4000
  Refreshment Break: We offer Morning and Afternoon Refreshment Breaks during the conference. Your company name will be shown on a poster by each food station during the refreshment break. If you would like to distribute any promotional items that pair with the break (i.e.: company cups, napkins, etc.) you are welcome to do so.	Email for quote

  
  

  Additional Advertising:

  
  

  Lanyards: Providing lanyards is a unique opportunity for high exposure! Your logo would be worn around every attendees' neck (250ish) for 2+ days making for some great advertising! For $1,000, you can simply provide us with a high-quality logo and we will do the rest. Or, for $200, you can ship us the completed lanyards in advance of the conference. Contact the office with questions.	$1,000 (production) | $200 (no production)
  Branded Conference Giveaway: In an effort to keep organizational costs down, OELMA will not be providing bags or giveaways to attendees at the 2024 conference. If you would like to provide a giveaway, such as a conference bag or portfolio that includes your company's logo, please contact the OELMA office to discuss.  *Items must be pre-approved by the conference committee.	$200

  Submit payment to:

  OELMA

  675 Alpha Drive,

  Suite E and K

  Highland Heights, OH 44143

  
  

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• OELMA Board Meeting-November

  • When
    16 Nov 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  Zoom link will be posted on Members' Only-Board Meeting page prior to Board meeting. 

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