2019 OLA-WLA Exhibitors & Sponsors

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Sponsorship Registration
Registration deadline: March 6 to be recognized in the printed program

Information for Exhibitors & Sponsors

This year's conference will bring together the Oregon Library Association (OLA) and Washington Library Association (WLA) for four days packed full of professional development opportunities and exciting networking events from April 17 - April 20, 2019 in Vancouver, Washington.

The conference is expected to draw approximately 900 attendees from public, academic, school, and special libraries throughout Oregon and Washington. There is an impressive lineup of speakers and programs that is drawing a lot of interest from our diverse library community.

For more information, please read the 2019 OLA-WLA Exhibitor & Sponsor Prospectus.

Exhibitor Opportunities

Exhibitor Registration

We are sold out of exhibitor booths! Please call (206) 823-1138 to be put on the wait list.

Why exhibit at the 2019 OLA-WLA Conference?

• Meet many new prospects from all around Oregon and Washington. We expect attendance of approximately 900 attendees from academic, public, school, and special libraries.
• Talk to buyers. Many attendees control buying or influence purchasing decisions.
• Find new customers who do not attend national conferences.

• Enjoy an active show schedule with over 20 hours of exclusive exhibit time – with refreshments, receptions, and raffles in the hall. 

Priority for space assignments will be based on date of receipt of Exhibitor Registration Form and payment. We will attempt to follow the preferences and special requests you note in your online registration. Registration will be open until space is sold out.

Information for Exhibitors

If you've already booked your booth, please take a moment to locate your space assignment on our exhibitor floor plan and make note of your booth number. You may order additional furnishings through our exhibition company (DWS). If you would like to order any AV, including hardwired Internet and electricity, you may place an order with our AV company (PSAV).

Please review the information about loading and unloading at the Hilton, travel and parking, and conference hotels. Exhibitors are able to purchase tickets online for any conference meals and events by April 10. Questions? Email [email protected].

Exhibit Schedule

This schedule is subject to change. There will be at least three events in the Exhibit Hall each day, including the Grand Opening and Finale.

Set up:
Wednesday, April 17, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday, April 18, 7:00 am – 11:00 am

Exhibit Hours:
Thursday, April 18, 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday, April 19, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 20, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Dismantle:
Saturday, April 20, after 4:00 pm

2019 Rates

2019 Sponsors Premier Partners Emporia State University School of Library & Information Management The Emporia SLIM MLS Program is an affordable hybrid of weekend classes in Portland, as well as online instruction, enabling face-to-face interaction with faculty and students. A full-time academic advisor is based in Portland.      Gale, A Cengage Company Gale, a Cengage company, provides libraries with content and technology and, for more than 60 years, has partnered with libraries globally to empower the discovery of knowledge and insights. Sustaining Partners AtoZDatabases AtoZdatabases.com is the premier provider of reference databases for Libraries. AtoZDatabases offers Free Job Search, Background/Criminal Search, Business Profiles, People Finder and Mailing Lists. FREE 30 Day Trial!  Advocate Partners EBSCO Information Services   FFA Architecture and Interiors, Inc. JanWay Company    Colburn Law        SimplyFun    Northwest Council for    Computer Education Additional Partners      ChickTech

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Registration

Don’t miss the chance to get your message out to approximately 900 attendees who will gather for the 2019 OLA-WLA Conference, April 17-20, 2019 in Vancouver, WA. The conference theme is Charting the Unknown Together. Libraries achieve more when they work together, and our vendor partners are an important part of the process. We are pleased to offer you several ways to be a visible presence at the conference.

Premier Partner | $1,000

Sponsor popular all-attendee events and receive recognition during presentations from attentive audiences. Events to be sponsored include all-attendee keynotes and meals. Premier Partners receive:

• Pronounced logo placement throughout conference
• 5 minutes at the podium during the event
• Distribution of your handouts or literature in conference bags (limited to one piece per sponsor)
• Logo on sponsorship page of conference program
• Sponsor promotions sent out via social media
• Logo, link, and 15-word description (provided by sponsor) on conference website
• Email blast to conference attendees
• Pronounced logo placement throughout conference
• A unique sponsorship symbol in conference program for sponsors that also choose to exhibit

Sustaining Partner | $500

Sponsor a reception or other event and receive recognition from an attentive audience. Events to be sponsored include all-attendee receptions and other events. Sustaining Partners receive:

• Pronounced logo placement throughout reception areas
• Acknowledgement at the podium
• Distribution of your handouts or literature in conference bags (limited to one piece per sponsor)
• Logo and description on sponsorship page of conference program
• Logo, link, and 15-word description (provided by sponsor) on conference website
• A unique sponsorship symbol in conference program for sponsors that also choose to exhibit

Advocate Partner | $250

Sponsor a coffee or refreshment break during conference and receive recognition between sessions. Advocate Partners receive:

• Pronounced logo placement in break areas
• Distribution of your handouts or literature in conference bags (limited to one piece per sponsor)
• Logo on sponsorship page of conference program
• Logo and link on conference website
• A unique sponsorship symbol in conference program for sponsors that also choose to exhibit

Custom Opportunities

To combine or create your own level, please contact the WLA office at [email protected] or (206) 823-1138.

Partnership Levels

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising Registration