2008 OLC Expo
Friday, September 12, 2008
Ohio Expo Center's Lausche Building
(Home of the Ohio State Fair)
Columbus, Ohio
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Region's Largest Marketplace of Products and
Services for Libraries
Have a PRODUCTIVE and fun work day and return to your library with new ideas, updated resources and a fresh perspective!
Interested in Exhibiting? | Who's Exhibiting at the Expo?
The OLC Expo is an annual event where vendors come from all over the country to showcase their newest products to inspire new and better ways for libraries to meet their patrons' needs. The Expo is held in conjunction with the biennial OLC Convention in odd numbered years (2009, 2011, etc.).
Registration is FREE! REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! or
Printable Registration Form 
Why Attend the OLC Expo?
Learn
- Get answers to all your purchasing questions from the dozens of exhibitors
- Find out what is new and exciting in library products and services
- Attend a vendor demonstration
- Investigate new ways to improve your library and service to your customers
- Discover products and services to make your job easier
Save
- Stretch your budget by discussing cost-effective solutions to your purchasing needs
- Take advantage of show specials
- Benefit from the one-day opportunity to see dozens of vendors with free registration and free parking
Network
- Meet sales representatives and establish relationships that help you with all your purchasing needs
- Visit with your colleagues and hear about their successes in this challenging time
- Get updated on happenings around the state by attending the OPLIN Stakeholders Meeting and the OLC Annual Business Meeting
- Browse the OLC Connects! displays to find out what is going on in your division
Energize and Enjoy
- Relax and enjoy presentations by two widely recognized and entertaining speakers. Renowned narrator, George Guidall, will share his experiences and even do a reading. His appearance at the Expo is sponsored by Recorded Books, LLC. Also, legendary investigative reporter and author, Ted Gup will speak. Mr. Gup's presentation is sponsored by Random House, Inc.
- Return to your library refreshed, inspired, and motivated
- Enjoy complimentary refreshments
- Win a fabulous door prize (Odds are you will) from the dozens of items donated by the exhibitors!
- Receive a free gift just for attending!
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As a regular attendee of OLC's Expo, I find the few hours spent with colleagues and vendors is invaluable to our staff. The Expo gives staff the opportunity to keep abreast of new library developments, services
and trends in customer services. Staff also have the added benefit of networking with colleagues from around the state to share ideas and innovative ways to provide better services to our customers.
The Expo
is simply a great tool for all library staff interested in keeping their libraries great!"
- Don Barlow, Director, Westerville Public Library
Features for 2008
The Vendors!
Dozens of vendors showcasing the latest in products and services for libraries will be exhibiting at the Expo.
Who's Exhibiting at the Expo so far? -- Check back often!
| Architects |
Periodicals |
| Audio Visual Materials |
Pre-bound Books |
| Bar-coding Systems |
Promotional Materials |
| Book Binderies |
Puppets |
| Book Jobbers |
Puzzles |
| Business Reference |
Retrospective Conversion |
| Children's Books |
Rubber Stamps |
Computer Hardware,
Software
and Supplies |
Shelving |
| Consulting |
Signage |
| Encyclopedias |
Special Books |
| Furniture |
Storytelling |
| Games |
Subscription Agencies |
| Government Resources |
Technical Services |
| Handicapped Products/Services |
Toys |
| Music |
And More... |
| Office Equipment |
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Speaker Presentations -- NEW!
This year's Expo will be enhanced by the addition of three very special presentations. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are proud to announce the inclusion of these wonderful speakers.
| Ted Gup, Author
Sponsored by Random House, Inc. |
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11:00 - 11:45 am
Ted Gup is a legendary investigative reporter who worked under Bob Woodward at the Washington Post, and later at Time. He will discuss his book, Nation of Secrets, and will be available for book signings at the Combined Books exhibit.
Gup is a professor of journalism at Case Western Reserve University. |
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P.L. Gaus, Author
Sponsored by Ohio University Press |
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12:00 - 12:45 pm
P.L. Gaus will discuss his series of Amish mysteries including his most recent book, Separate from the World: An Ohio Amish Mystery (July 2008). Combining a deep understanding and interest in Amish society with the classic plot twists of the mystery genre, Gaus' Amish mysteries have been compared to those of Tony Hillerman. |
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George Guidall, Narrator
Sponsored by Recorded Books, LLC |
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1:00 - 1:45 pm
The narrator will outline the process involved in recording a Recorded Books audio book. Come learn about this exciting process from Mr. Guidall -- from selecting titles to matching the right narrator to the book the the research involved to the recording of the book. He will also do a reading and answer your questions. |
OPLIN Stakeholders Meeting
The Ohio Public Library Information Network's (OPLIN) Stakeholders meeting will be held from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at the Lausche Building. OPLIN Executive Director Stephen Hedges and OPLIN staff will talk about the past year's developments, including the new Ohio Web Library, and where the OPLIN network, Web site, and content services are heading in the coming year. No separate registration is required. Library directors and technical staff are especially encouraged to attend.
OLC Connects!
OLC Connects! is a display area for OLC's divisions and committees. Come see what's new and what's being planned for the future.
Vendor Demonstrations
Vendor demonstrations will once again be held at the Expo. Three of your favorite vendors will be highlighting and demonstrating their newest products. You will get to see their products first-hand and up-close to enhance and improve your library.
| Vendor Demonstration times: |
10:30 am - 11:30 am |
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11:45 am - 12:45 pm |
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
(Vendor Demo slots are currently being assigned to companies. Check back soon to see vendor demo assignments.)
OLC Annual Business Meeting
The OLC Annual Business Meeting will be held immediately following the OPLIN presentation. OLC members are invited to attend this brief meeting where organizational issues will be discussed.
Expo Theme
The Expo is definitely the place to get lots of work done but that doesn't mean we can't have fun while doing so. This year's theme is "Library Super Heroes." This versatile theme covers all types of super heroes -- Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Spiderman, etc. We have invited exhibitors to participate in our theme by decorating their booths as well. We hope to see you there to share in the fun and excitement.
2008 Expo Committee
Library Members
Jamie Mason, Chair - Avon Lake Public Library
Phone: 440-933-6418
jmason@avonlake.lib.oh.us
Brenda Crider - Bucyrus Public Library
Mary McGavick - Public Library of Mt. Vernon and Knox County
Molly Meyers - Worthington Libraries
Barb Scott - Bucyrus Public Library
Kristin Shelley, Board Liaison - Worthington Libraries
Vendor Members
Need some information from a vendor's point of view? Contact one of the vendor liaisons serving on our 2008 committee.
Kevin Brown, BayScan Technologies
kbrown@bayscan.com
Patty Cline Crawford, PCC Books & Puppets
patcrawf@oh.rr.com
Contact OLC
For more information:
Directions and Hotel Information
Expo Center
Lausche Building
717 E. 17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211-2698
Phone: 614-466-8146
http://www.ohioexpocenter.com/oec/b01.htm
Map of the Expo Center grounds:
http://www.ohioexpocenter.com/oec/oec4_2.htm
Hotel Information:
http://www.ohioexpocenter.com/oec/oec4_4.htm
Future OLC Expo Dates
| 2009 OLC Convention and Expo |
2010 OLC Expo |
| October 21 - 23 |
Fall |
| Renaissance Hotel, Cleveland |
Columbus |
