The OLC Living Room is the “Hub” of the Conference “Wheel.” This year's OLC Living Room will be located in the Greater Columbus Convention Center's Battelle Hall, which is the Exhibit Hall. The Living Room will be positioned at the front of the room and the exhibits will be located in the rear of the room. This year OLC Connects! displays will be located in the exhibit hall with the commercial exhibits.
Return to the OLC Living Room throughout the conference to relax, browse the store, exhibits, and displays, and meet with friends.
The Registration Desk
Make the OLC Registration Desk your first stop upon arrival at the conference. Here you will pick up your conference badge, meal and/or tour tickets, and the onsite conference program book. Also, the first 1,000 conference registrants to check in at registration will receive a great conference gift! You must be registered and wear your conference badge to attend all conference programs, exhibits and events.
| Registration Desk Hours: |
Wednesday, October 5 |
8:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday, October 6 |
7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday, October 7 |
7:00 am - 12:30 pm |
The Hospitality Desk
Stop by the Hospitality Desk for Columbus area information, restaurant listings, city guides and more. This is the place to go to get answers to all your questions regarding both the city and the conference.
The Hospitality Desk is also the place to visit if you need a place to store your coats and bags. For your convenience, volunteers will store items for you during the hours listed below. There is no fee for this service.
Note: This service is not intended for luggage storage.
| Hospitality Desk Hours: |
| Wednesday, October 5 |
8:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday, October 6 |
7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday, October 7 |
7:00 am - 12:30 pm |
The Conference Store and Autographing Area
OLC is pleased to announce that Barnes & Noble Booksellers is returning this year's Conference Store provider. Named the #1 retail brand for quality in America the last three consecutive years by Harris Interactive ®, Barnes & Noble Booksellers will feature gifts perfect for early-bird holiday shoppers, including chocolates, cookbooks, children's items, and a great selection of books highlighting titles by conference speakers. We'll host speaker/author signings throughout the conference including:
Andrea Cheng – daughter of Hungarian Jewish immigrants, wife of a Chinese American and author of inspiring family stories for adults and children.
Jennifer Crusie – popular author of Ohio-set humorous, sexy romances with immensely appealing characters and snappy dialogue.
Paul Gaus – Ohio Amish mystery writer featuring Millersburg College Professor Michael Branden.
Margaret Peterson Haddix – versatile author who writes in various genres for young adults.
Dandi Daley Mackall – author of over 350 books for children, teens, and adults with sales of three million in 22 countries; titles include Are We There Yet? and Made for a Purpose.
Anita Silvey – longtime acclaimed children's book specialist and editor of indispensable reference books for those interested in contemporary children's literature.
And Many More…
| Conference Store Hours: |
| Wednesday, October 5 |
Noon - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday, October 6 |
8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday, October 7 |
8:30 am - 2:00 pm |
E-mail
Café
Once again the E-mail Café will provide easy access to e-mail. Stay in touch with the gang back at work and keep family posted as well. Conveniently located in the “OLC Living Room,” this year's E-mail Café will help keep you connected.
E-mail Café Hours: |
| Wednesday, October 5 |
Noon - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday, October 6 |
7:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday, October 7 |
7:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Exhibits
The Annual Conference Exhibits Committee has worked diligently to make the reunion of the exhibits and the continuing education programs especially rewarding and productive for conference attendees.
During your conference, please make sure you stop by the Battelle Exhibit Hall to check out the 100+ vendors' booths. They are filled with the latest innovations, services and products their companies have to offer.
Exhibit Hall Hours:
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Wednesday, October 5 |
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Thursday, October 6 |
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
and
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Friday, October 7
|
8:00 am - Noon |
In addition, there are uninterrupted, no-conflict times set aside for you to visit the Exhibit Hall:
Wednesday, October 5 |
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Thursday, October 6 |
8:30 am - 10:00 am
and
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm |
Friday, October 7
|
10:45 am - Noon |
A member of the Exhibits Committee will be in the Hall most of these hours, to help answer your questions, either at the Exhibits Committee booth or roaming through the hall. Exhibits Committee members will be wearing all black and can be identified by an “Exhibit's Committee” ribbon.
Exhibits - Best of Show Award
This year, attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite booth. The criteria for winning is simple—the booth that gets the most votes wins. How should you decide the “best” booth? The vendors have been encouraged to decorate their booths in keeping with the conference theme, “OLC Presents: The 2005 Ohio Library Family Reunion.” By casting your vote, you will help to decide which vendor best met that challenge. The winner of the “Best of Show” award will receive a Free Booth at the 2006 OLC Trade Show. Ballots and the ballot box will be located in Battelle Hall. Don't forget to vote!
Special Happenings in Battelle Hall
Opening All-Conference Reception
Wednesday, October 5
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Plan to attend a very special evening designed to help you reunite with your OLC family. The Special Events Committees have planned an evening guaranteed to be exciting, interesting, fun, and productive. Start your evening with a refreshing drink from the cash bar located outside Battelle Hall. Then, beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:00 pm, the opening of the exhibits will coincide with the Al- Conference Reception. Throughout the evening, there will be food, entertainment, special giveaways, and an opportunity to mingle with the vendors.
Don't be surprised if you see a juggling unicyclist, a “living” statue, or a magician. Or how about having your caricature sketched? Members of the Exhibits Committee will be strolling through the hall with cameras to snap a Polaroid photo of you and your “family” for you to keep as a souvenir of the evening. If you would like a more formal photograph with your family, visit our “studio,” step behind one of the giant “frames,” and in a matter of minutes, you will receive a special keepsake of this year's conference.
Exhibit Hall Opening Breakfast
Thursday, October 6
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Enjoy continental breakfast compliments of our sponsors! There will be ample time to visit dozens of booths to see what this year's vendors are featuring. From ALLDATA to World Book Encyclopedia, there will undoubtedly be information available to help you serve your library customers.
Refreshment Breaks in the Exhibit Hall
Stop by the Exhibit Hall for a cold soft drink or a fresh cup of coffee to refresh yourself, compliments of our sponsors. Exhibitors will be in their booths, too, ready to answer any questions you may have about their company, products or services.
| Thursday afternoon |
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm |
| Friday morning |
10:45 - Noon |
OLC Connects!
OLC Connects! is the place to go to learn what is most innovative and creative in Ohio's libraries today. Fifteen OLC divisions and committees will be represented with displays and information regarding their contributions to the success of the Ohio Library Council. Stop by to see what's new and to learn more about how you can contribute your talents to your professional organization.
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| Children's Services |
| Information Technology |
Library Services to the Institutionalized |
| Marketing and Public Relations |
Outreach and Special Services |
| Reference and Information Services |
Small Libraries |
| Subject and Special Collections |
Technical Services |
| Young Adult Services |
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Certifiication Review Panel |
Diversity Awareness and Resources |
Government Relations |
Intellectual Freedom |
Library Development |
Library Education |
Membership |
| OLC Connects! Hours: |
OLC Connects! will be located in the Exhibit Hall and will be open during the same hours as the exhibits.
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| Wednesday, October 5 |
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Thursday, October 6 |
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
and
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Friday, October 7 |
8:00 am - Noon |
