ALA Midwinter 2014: Library Journal Wrapup | Council of Chief Librarians

Amid Winter in Philadelphia by Ian Chant and Meredith Schwartz is a wrap up of top events and observations written for Library Journal. "Snow and cold presented transportation challenges in getting to Philadelphia for the American Library Association (ALA)’s 2014 Midwinter conference, leading some exhibitors to express disappointment in the light crowds on the exhibit floor, though ALA reports attendance of 12,207. This total tops those for recent Midwinters in San Diego, Dallas, and Seattle’s, but the growth came from more exhibitors themselves and exhibitor-invited complimentary attendees. Those hardy, or lucky, librarians that did make it got some good leads and found excitement in a number of places..." http://goo.gl/JFZLiu