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The 2014 TLA Annual Conference - "Lead Out Loud!" - held this past April in San Antonio drew over 7,500 attendees. The convention showcased how libraries are at the forefront of changes in educational technology, digital publishing, and community initiatives for literacy and workforce development. Programs and activities examined innovative strategies libraries are using to advance education, literacy, and robust digital citizenship.
The conference featured a talented array of experts and leaders in all areas of information and library services. Keynote speakers included international bestselling author James Patterson, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ron Suskind, director and actor Henry Winkler, writer Maggie Stiefvater, Poet Laureate of Texas Rosemary Catacalos, best-selling author James Rollins, Lemony Snicket, Greg lies, and many others.
Librarians and library supporters attended over 400 sessions and events covering topics such as scholarly communications, ebooks and epublishing, learning strategies for physical and digital classrooms, development of cooperative community partnerships, and privacy, as well as the latest in literary materials and books.
The 2015 Annual Conference will be held in Austin, April 14-17- The theme for next year is Sync Up! President Sharon Amastae and her committees are already hard at work planning programs and fun events for attendees.
ANNOUNCED AT CONFERENCE
ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Lifetime Achievement: Dana Rooks, Dean, University of Houston Libraries
Distinguished Service Award: Suzanne Sears, Assistant Dean of Public Services, University of North Texas Libraries
Librarian of the Year: John Trischitti III, Director, Midland Public Library
Libraries Change Communities: Texas Comptroller Susan Combs
Outstanding Services to Libraries: Judge Jack Hightower (posthumously), Commissioner of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, Texas State Senator, U. S. Representative, First Assistant Attorney...