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American Library Association Conference 2007

Linda Ashcroft (Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK)

New Library World

ISSN: 0307-4803

Article publication date: 28 March 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of the paper is too provide a flavour of the content of the American Library Association Annual Conference held in Washington DC in June 2007.

Design/methodology/approach

An outline description of the issues, content, networking, speakers and participants of this conference.

Findings

This major conference covered many topical issues and themes, latest trends and research and leading edge technology applicable to librarians and information professionals internationally. It facilitated many networking opportunities.

Originality/value

A conference report of value to librarians and information professionals as the variety of themes apply to the various aspects of library and information work.

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Citation

Ashcroft, L. (2008), "American Library Association Conference 2007", New Library World, Vol. 109 No. 3/4, pp. 185-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800810857649

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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