Top 10 suggestions for Newbies & Oldies alike!

1. Spend enough time visiting the exhibitors.

2. Wear comfortable shoes, dress in layers, and be prepared to walk...a lot!

3. Take advantage of conference specials in the exhibit hall.

4. Plan your conference time well and plan now. Read the blog and all above.

5. Take advantage of the convenient exhibit hall cafe and, lounges.

6. Utilize the convenient and affordable onsite bag check and postal service.

7. Be sure to take extra copies of the exhibits directory back home to colleagues.

8. Take advantage of the great networking and social events during the evening hours.

9. Check the TLA website for electronic session handouts before coming to conference.

10. Bring your conference program with you.

We welcome you to come by the 2010 Placement Center. Whether you’re looking for a job now or wanting to get your resume in order for the future, the Placement Center has resources like job listings, resume critiquing, and HR professionals who are available to give you tips and pointers. Below is the schedule of speakers at this year’s placement center as well as the hours and days the placement center is open.

If you'd like to post a job or your resume before getting to conference, visit the Placement Center website!

Wednesday, April 14 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Brook Ballard 1:00-5:00
Rebecca Johnson 1:00-5:00
Karl Henson 1:00-5:00
Ms Roach 1:00- 5:00 (school librarian expertise)
Ms. Norton 1:00-5:00 (school librarian expertise)

Thursday, April 15 10:15 AM – 5:00 PM
Glenda Moody 10:00-12:00 (mini-workshop on how to arrange your resume)
Josie Martinez 10:00-2:00
Karl Henson 10:00-2:00
Rebecca Johnson 1:00-5:00
Brook Ballard 1:00-5:00
Ms Roach 1:00- 5:00 (school librarian expertise)
Ms. Norton 1:00-5:00 (school librarian expertise)

Friday, April 16 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Raymond Villareal 9:00-1:00
Kimbel May 12:00-4:00
Ms Roach 1:00- 5:00 (school librarian expertise)
Ms. Norton 1:00-5:00 (school librarian expertise)

Saturday, April 17 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon)
Josie Martinez 8:00-12:00
Raymond Villareal 8:00-12:00

Join the Library Instruction Round Table for Bites with LIRT at noon, April 15, at Boudro’s on the Riverwalk!

The City of San Antonio loves librarians! By bringing your TLA Conference badge with you when you visit restaurants and nightlife along the River Walk, downtown, or other great spots around San Antonio, you may get a discount or perks just for flashing them your badge! You can find participating Show Us Your Badge locations at the Visitors Bureau website or just look for the Show Us Your Badge logo! Booklets of participating locations will also be at the San Antonio Visitors Bureau information counter at the convention center.

Room assignments have now been posted to the TLA website! Please refer to the room assignments link on the conference main page. All attendees will also receive a printed copy when picking up their badge in attendee registration. And this printed version is small enough to fit in your pocket!

One of San Antonio's favorite annual events will be taking place while TLA is in the city. Welcome to Fiesta! The kick-off takes place on Thursday, April 15, at 5:00 pm, in front of the Alamo. For more information about this and other Fiesta San Antonio events, visit the official website at http://www.fiesta-sa.org/

Ole!