Monday, March 3, 2008

Electronic Reservations

The link below will take you directly to the Marriott's reservation page, where the code for the convention has already been entered:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cleem-cleveland-marriott-east/?groupCode=libliba&app=resvlink

Just enter your arrival date to begin the reservation process.

Exhibits!

The following exhibitors are all set to show their wares in Cleveland in June:
  • Index to Jewish Periodicals
  • The Scholar's Choice
  • Alden Films
  • Jaywil Software, Inc.
  • Jewish Publication Society
  • Barnes & Noble

Stay tuned for further updates!

Friday, February 15, 2008

Spotlight Cleveland

The Convention Planning Committee has prepared a document for convention attendees that highlights local restaurants, entertainment, culture, shopping, and more. It is posted on the AJL website, and you can also access it here: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/conventions/convention2008/spotlight_cleveland.pdf

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Hotel Information

Hotel and travel information can be found on the AJL website, http://jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/ or by clicking here: http://jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/conventions/convention2008/hotel_info.pdf

Updated Program

Please note that the Preliminary Program has been updated. One very important change to note is that the Lolly the Trolley Tour will be held on Sunday, June 22, from 3:00-5:00 PM, NOT 1:00-3:00 as earlier stated.

You can see the Preliminary Program at: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/conventions/convention2008/2008_preliminary_program.pdf

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Registration Form & Financial Assistance

The Registration Form will be printed in the February/March issue of the AJL Newsletter, but to get a jump on things, you can fill it out online by following the link on the Convention 2008 page at: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/conventions/convention2008.htm

After you fill out the form, you will need to print it and send it, along with your payment, to Marcia Klein at the address given on the form.

Please note that local paid-up AJL -GCC (Greater Cleveland Chapter) members may apply for financial assistance from our chapter to attend the convention. Please contact Aimee Lurie at aimeelurie@mac.com to check the status of your membership. There is also financial assistance available from the JECC for local members. Go to http://www.jecc.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/ConferenceGrants.htm for more detailed information. AJL also offers scholarships and stipends for attending the convention. Please go to the AJL website at http://jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/ and follow the links under Scholarships for more information.