CLA's sections are gearing up for Fall programs. Don't miss exciting and dynamic speakers, interesting and energetic discussions, and the latest news from the your colleagues while attending a CLA fall workshop.

On Friday, Ocotber 22, CLASS will host its Annual Meeting at the beautiful Middlesex Community College campus in centrally located Middletown. Look more details to be posted on the CLA calendar page as they become available.

Don't miss "Emerging Technologies and Libraries", sponsored by CULS, on Tuesday, October 26 at the Wallingford Public Library with guest speakers David Avery and Jason Eiseman - both leaders in emerging library technologies. Read more details and register for this program on the calendar page.

And on Thursday, November 4, join the Technical Services Section for a presentation on "RDA: Resource, Description and Access" presented by Judith Kuhagen, Cataloging Policy Specialist at the Library of Congress. Complete details will be posted in the events calendar section when made available.


Do you have a great program idea for the conference? Are you ready to submit your section's program for consideration? The 2011 Conference Committee is now accepting completed Program Requests for the next CLA Annual Conference. Simply fill in the online request form to submit your proposal. Completed forms must be submitted by Thursday, November 2, 2010. Thank you for your submission - approved program submissions will be notified by Wednesday, December 1, 2010.
Are you also looking for the 2011 Conference Expense Form? Download this PDF document and simply fill it in on your computer and submit it to the CLA office in Middletown. See you at the Stamford Hilton on May 2 & 3, 2011!


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