Frequently Asked Questions

Who to Call for Help

We know that direct, early contact with Exhibition Management can be the key to your success as an Exhibit Manager. Never hesitate to ask a question or call to verify information. Each question answered in advance is one less problem to be solved on–site. We look forward to working with you on a successful show!

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Conference & Exhibit Staff

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Kevin Fields / Mendy Mayo
Hall–Erickson, Inc.
98 East Naperville Rd.
Westmont, Illinois 60559
E–mail: ala@heiexpo.com
Phone: 630–434–7779
Fax: 630–434–1216

ALA Corporate Membership

John Chrastka
800/545–2433, ext. 2159;
312/280–2433
jchrastka@ala.org

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ALA Library Champions

Giovanni Rivas
312/280–5050
grivas@ala.org

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Exhibit Rules and Regulations

Paul Graller
800/752–6312;
630/434–7779
ala@heiexpo.com

Donations and Sponsorships

Deidre Irwin Ross
800/545–2433, ext. 3219;
312/280–3219
dross@ala.org

Exhibit Space Assignment

Kevin Fields / Mendy Mayo
Hall–Erickson, Inc.
98 East Naperville Rd.
Westmont, Illinois 60559
E–mail: ala@heiexpo.com
Phone: 630–434–7779
Fax: 630–434–1216

Exhibit Space Invoicing and Payment

Molly Sasajima
800/545–2433, ext. 3228;
312/280–3253
msasajima@ala.org

Patrick Murphy
800/545–2433, ext. 3218
312/280–3253
pmurphy@ala.org

Exhibitor Badges

information forthcoming

Exhibits Round Table (ERT)

Deidre Irwin Ross
800/545–2433, ext. 3219;
312/280–3219
dross@ala.org

Kathy Young (Chair)
Kathy.Young@thomson.com

Learn more about the Exhibits Round Table and how you can be involved! Click here to link to their website.

Meeting Space

Michelle Visel
800/545–2433, ext. 3225;
312/280–3225
mvisel@ala.org

Program Listings

Stephanie Hoerner
800/545–2433, ext. 3218;
312/280–3218
shoerner@ala.org

Housing

ITS
108 Wilmot Rd., Ste. 400
Deerfield, IL 60015
Fax: 1–800–521–6017 OR 847–940–2386
Email: alaexh@itsmeetings.com

Housing link forthcoming.

Other Exhibit Questions

Doris Brown / Paul Graller
800/752–6312;
630/434–7779
ala@heiexpo.com

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In Conclusion

We hope you have found this information helpful in preparing an exhibit program for the ALA Midwinter Meeting. If there are important areas we did not cover, or specific questions you would like to see addressed in greater detail, let us know. Your input is vital in helping us to produce an event that is efficient, productive, and profitable.

Thank you for your participation and support.

Hall–Erickson, Inc.
ALA Midwinter Meeting Exposition Management
ala@heiexpo.com