The Region's Largest Marketplace of Products and
Services for Libraries.
2008 Expo
September 12, 2008
Ohio Expo Center's Lausche Building
Columbus, Ohio
Approximately 130 companies and organizations exhibit with the OLC displaying a wide variety of products and services each year at the OLC Expo. The Expo attracts managers, decision-makers, and buyers from all of Ohio's 251 public libraries. The Expo is held every year and is held in conjunction with the biennial OLC Convention in odd numbered years (2009, 2011, etc.).
Attendee Profile
Today's public libraries provide a variety of services and products to their customers. Books are still the libraries' bread-and-butter, but they are now coupled with audio recordings, video recordings, digital media, and many other new technologies.
Like any well-run business, libraries have a wide support staff, ranging from human resources to facilities managers to technology gurus and each department has its own special needs. While the library director may be the person who signs the purchase orders, department heads and managers play critical roles in recommending the purchases needed to help the library function productively.
The professional and support library staff who attend the OLC Expo are managers, decisions-makers and buyers from all of the 251 Ohio public libraries. These libraries continue to receive more state funding support than any other public library system in the nation.
The OLC Expo consistently attracts an average of 500 core professional registrants who look to OLC as their prime source for industry information.
- Directors
- Assistant Directors/Managers
- Facility Managers/Custodians
- Technology Specialists
- Support Staff
- Trustees
- Library Supporters/Fundraisers
- Librarians
- Audio Visual
- Childrens
- Outreach
- Reference
- Senior/Disabled Services
- Technical Services
- Youth Services
Schedule
Exhibitor Move-In
Thursday, September 11
8:00 am 4:00 pm
Exhibit Schedule
Friday, September 12
9:00 am 3:00 pm
OPLIN Stakeholders Meeting
Friday, September 12
9:00 am 10:00 am
Exhibitor Move-Out
Friday, September 12
3:00 pm 7:00 pm
Features and Attractions
New this year! Author and/or Speaker presentations may be offered throughout the day to enhance the event for librarians. We are accepting proposals from vendors to provide these presentations. The goal is offer speakers that will appeal to a variety of librarians. We hope to work with you to add a no-conflict, valuable addition to the Expo which will attract more librarians to join us for the day. More information on this new feature is available. Submit your proposal today!
We are constantly looking for ways to enhance the Expo. The successful inclusion of the following events in 2006 made our decision to include them for 2008 a simple one:
- Ohio Public Library Information Network's (OPLIN) Stakeholders meeting will be held from 9:00 am 10:00 am. This annual presentation attracts Ohio public library directors and technology staff. It is a perfect event to enhance the OLC Expo!
- OLC Annual Business Meeting will be held immediately following the OPLIN presentation. OLC members are invited to attend this brief meeting where organizational issues may be discussed. Again, a great way to attract more attendees to the show!
- OLC Connects! is a display area for OLC's divisions and committees. Here attendees can learn about the work of OLC's various interest groups. Incorporation into the Expo adds fun and excitement to the day!
- Vendor demos We will once again offer a limited number of demo opportunities during the Expo day. Maximize your time by allowing multiple attendees to hear your message at one time. Give an overview of your product, answer questions or give a media presentation something that is not always effective with traffic in your exhibit booth. Vendor demo sign-up information will be included in your booth confirmation packets which will be sent after your contract is processed.
Space Rates
$675 per 10' x 10' space
Space is assigned upon receipt of a 50% deposit. Booths are sold in 10' x 10' increments only.
Floor Plan [PDF]
* ExpoCad (live version) floor plan will be available soon!
Includes:
- Standard draped 8' back wall, 3' side rails, (1) 6' table with white plastic cover, (1) chair and (1) 7 x 44 identification sign.
- Exhibitor badges, 4 badges per 100 square feet (10' x 10' booth). Additional representatives $25.00 each.
- ExpoCad software enables OLC to place an updated floor plan on the OLC Web site, complete with hyperlink to your Web site.
- Listing in onsite materials both by company name and by type of product or service. A 25-word description may also be included in the onsite program.
- One complimentary pre-show potential attendee list on labels or CD, if requested. List includes all 251 Ohio public libraries. Specific department or position may be requested for labels (i.e. Director, Children's Librarian, Reference Department, etc.)
- One complimentary post-show attendee list on labels or CD, if requested.
- Uniformed security guards at the Lausche Building during installation and dismantling. (OLC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.)
- Carpeting of all aisles (exhibit booths are not carpeted)
Official Exposition Service Contractor
George E. Fern Company
1500 Old Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43219-2509
Phone: 614-253-1500
Fax: 614-253-9101
http://www.georgefern.com
The George E. Fern Company is OLC's official exposition services contractor for the 2008 Expo. George E. Fern will mail a service kit once a contract and deposit for space have been received by OLC. This packet will include information on ordering additional furniture, table skirting, electrical service, phone lines, etc. Also included will be information for shipping exhibit materials prior to or following the Expo.
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? Feel free to contact one of the vendor liaisons serving on our 2008 committee.
Eileen Armour, BWI
earmour@bwibooks.com
Patty Cline Crawford, PCC Books & Puppets
patcrawf@oh.rr.com
Contact OLC
For more information:
Ohio Library Council
2 Easton Oval, Suite 525
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: 614-416-2258
Fax: 614-416-2270
Future OLC Exhibit Opportunities
2009 OLC Convention and Expo
October 21-23
Renaissance Hotel, Cleveland |
2010 OLC Expo
Fall
Columbus
|
Ohio Expo Center
Lausche Building
717 E. 17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211-2698
Phone: 614-466-8346
Web site: www.ohioexpocenter.com/oec/b01.htm
