American Library Association Annual Conference & Exposition
July 9-15, 2009
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Show Location
McCormick Place, West Building2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312-791-7000
Fax: 312-791-6543
www.mccormickplace.com
Advance Shipments to Warehouse
Advance Shipments to Warehouse (may begin arriving June 3, 2009. Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges: July 1, 2009. Please note: Advance warehouse hours for receiving are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-2:30pm. The Advance Warehouse will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2009 in observance of the holiday.)
Exhibiting Company Name–Booth #ALA Annual Conference
c/o GES Exposition Services
2350 South Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Direct Shipments
(Direct shipments to arrive at the Exhibit Site, Thursday, July 9, 2009, from 8:00am-Friday, July 10, 2009 by 2:30pm.)
Exhibiting Company Name–Booth #ALA Annual Conference
c/o GES Exposition Services
McCormick Place West, Hall F
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616-1490
Important Links
ALA Home Page
Exhibits Round Table
Library Champions
Deadline Date Checklist
| Deadline | Item |
|---|---|
| No deadline | Exhibits Only Invitation Orders |
| April 17 | Program Listing Information |
| April 17 | Meet the Authors Scheduling Forms |
| April 24 | Annual Conference Program Guide and Exhibit Directory & Buyers Guide Ad Insertion Orders (PDF) |
| April 30 | Exhibitor Housing Requests |
| May 8 | Art due for Annual Conference Program Guide and Exhibit Directory & Buyers Guide Ads |
| May 8 | Official ALA ActionAd Booklet Ad Insertion Orders (PDF) |
| May 15 | “Cognotes Advertising Insertion Order” (PDF) |
| May 15 | Art due for Official ALA ActionAd Booklet Ad Insertion Orders (PDF) |
| May 22 | ALA/ProQuest Scholarship Bash |
| May 22 | Art due for Cognotes Advertising Insertion Order (PDF) |
| May 22 | Advance Registrant Label Orders |
| May 26 | Request for Hanging Sign Approval Form |
| May 29 | Bash Cash |
| June 2 | Exhibitor Conference Room Reservations |
| June 3 | Advance Shipments May Begin Arriving at Warehouse |
| June 5 | Hanging Sign Structural Diagram Due |
| June 10 | Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Paperwork (PDF) |
| June 10 | Early Bird Discount Deadline for Lead Management Orders |
| June 11 | Focus One Utility Orders |
| June 17 | Orders for GES Goods and Services (Material Handling, Shipping, Carpet, Furniture, Exhibits, Graphics, Labor, Cleaning) |
| June 23 | Security Guard Orders |
| June 24 | Catering Orders |
| June 26 | “Exhibitor News” Listing Request |
| June 26 | Audio-Visual and Computer Rental Orders |
| July 1 | Last day for advance shipments to Warehouse |
| July 2 | Final Deadline for Advance Order for Lead Management (see June 10 for discount order deadline) |
| July 9 | First day direct shipments will be received at show-site |
| No Deadline | Exhibitor Badge Orders |
| No Deadline | Floral Orders |
| No Deadline | Photography Orders |
Advance orders can save time and money. Many services are discounted if orders are placed before the deadline date. Late orders are more costly. Read all service descriptions carefully and place your orders as early as possible. Advance planning can go a long way toward ensuring a successful exhibit.