Exhibit Opportunities
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The American Library Association’s Annual Conference & Exhibition continues to deliver content that provides value to attendees from across the country and the industry. Whether learning in meeting rooms or on the exhibit floor, attendees come to the Annual Conference & Exhibition because they know it delivers the biggest return on their investment. With a wide range of activities, the exhibit floor has become a great place for attendees to search for new products, explore upcoming titles, hear interesting speakers, meet emerging authors, and examine peer poster presentations.
Note: All applications will be reviewed to ensure organizations are suitable for inclusion in The Library Marketplace exhibits. The ALA reserves the right to refuse rental of display space to any company whose display of goods or services is not, in the opinion of the ALA, likely to be compatible with the general character and objectives of the exposition.
The following links are for exhibiting, advertising, and on-site marketing opportunities.
- Online Exhibit Space Application
- Show Map
- On-Site Signage & Marketing Opportunities
- Exhibit Directory & Exhibit Floor Activity Guide Advertising
For questions on available booth space or additional information contact: Rich Widick, Dawn Kerrigan, or Mitchell Eickhoff at [email protected].
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Specialty Pavilions
The ALA Exhibition showcases the latest publications, products, services, and technologies for libraries. Many will be featured in special showcase pavilions offering an in-depth look at what’s new and innovative in various library-related specialties. As you are filling out your application, see if you fit into any of these Specialty Pavilions:
Accessibility Pavilion
Exhibitors focusing on accessibility products and services.
Film/Video/Streaming Pavilion
Exhibitors focusing on video products and services.
Gaming/Graphic Novel Pavilion
A fun area linking suppliers of educational and recreational games and graphic novels with librarians and industry professionals looking to implement related programs and materials. Many libraries have reported increased use after implementing gaming programs.
Government Information Pavilion
The latest information from featured government agencies.
Indie Authors Pavilion SOLD OUT
A new exhibit option for “Indie” authors – designed to give independent or self-published authors an opportunity to gain visibility for their publications. The “Indie Authors” pavilion will be in the new “Creator-verse” area of the exhibits – highlighting the work of content creators across all genres and content platforms. Space is limited to one author per table and limited to the purchase of one exhibit space. This area is strictly for self-published authors with 10 published titles or less.
International Pavilion
The perfect place to find multilingual and multicultural publications and library materials. With suppliers from around the world, one stop at this pavilion helps you build your collection.
Library School and Instruction Pavilion
ALISE institutional members and other schools showcase their LIS educational programs.
Maker Pavilion
The Maker Pavilion includes maker organizations highlighting products to help inspire attendees to think about the kinds of programs they could offer in their library.
University Press Pavilion
Features the newest titles from a wide range of university presses.
Zine Pavilion
Showcasing handmade publications. Attendees will find zine creators librarians, and enter the starter zine collection raffle.
Additional Exhibit Options:
Exhibitor Conference/Presentation Rooms
ALA is offering a limited number of Exhibitor Conference/Presentation rooms. Meeting room modules are available to rent for companies interested in a conveniently located, private meeting space to be used for company meetings, press conferences, sales consultations or focus groups.
Small Press / Product Table
A low-cost exhibit option. Small Press Tables are $1,500.
Authors, new publications, and technologies often are introduced to the library market by smaller start-up companies. To give these companies access to the vital market they seek, ALA has designated a special display option for these companies. If your organization develops new products and services, this is a low-cost opportunity to introduce yourself to the library market.
These exhibitors are supplied with many standard benefits as in other areas of the exhibition but are limited in the method in which they may utilize their display space.
Diversity in Publishing Pavilion
The Diversity in Publishing pavilion will be home to a wide range of titles, publications, and displays. The pavilion will feature exhibits from diverse publishers giving attendees the chance to talk to editors, writers, and authors.
Diversity in Publishing Pavilion kiosks are $1,875 each.
Mobile App Pavilion
Do You Have an “App” for That?
Do you want to put your product in the hands of thousands of readers across the country? Do you have a publication formatted for distribution through mobile devices? Are you developing an app to help readers access information and find new publications? Do you want to help librarians reach their patrons on mobile devices?
Mobile App kiosks are $1,875 each.
Gaming Grove
The Gaming Grove showcases the latest in gaming.
Accepted submissions are charged $650.
Artist Alley FULL/SOLD OUT
Artist Alley includes the best from all genres. Past exhibitors have included many of today’s leading artists, illustrators and creators of comics, games, graphic novels, and books, showcasing original artwork.
Booth Assignment Process
Procedures for Exhibit Space Assignments and Order of Seniority
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Beware of book/author marketing opportunities
If you are approached by any organization promising marketing/advertising opportunities for your book, please perform proper due diligence in researching these organizations. There have been many in the past who are or claim to be ALA exhibitors and /or make false statements regarding ALA’s interest in your book or commitments to buy your book. These are not true. First, ALA does not buy books for libraries or endorse any books for purchase. Second, all applications from all organizations who apply for exhibit space are reviewed for an appropriate fit in the ALA exhibition. If you have any questions regarding this type of offers you can reach out to the exhibits office at [email protected].
For more information on exhibit and other opportunities, contact:
Rich Widick, Dawn Kerrigan, Mitchell Eickhoff
[email protected]
Rich: 630/929-7918; Dawn: 630/929-7976; Mitchell: 630/929-7937
All offerings subject to change.