Comprehensive Schedule
This is a preliminary schedule and subject to change. Note: Conference dates are confirmed.
Registration for conference is required to attend the events below, unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, July 28
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Event
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Time
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| Conference Registration |
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday, July 29
|
Event
|
Time
|
| Conference Registration |
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Annual General Meeting* |
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
|
First Timers' Orientation
|
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
| RITA Finalists Reception (invitation only) |
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Thursday, July 30
|
Event
|
Time
|
| Conference Registration |
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Trade Show |
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Workshops |
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
|
Luncheon
|
12:15 – 2:00 p.m. |
| Industry Marketplace |
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
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Friday, July 31
|
Event
|
Time
|
| Conference Registration |
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Workshops |
8:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
|
Luncheon
|
12:15 – 2:00 p.m. |
| Speed Pitching |
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
| RITA Awards Ceremony |
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
| RITA After-Party |
9:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
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Saturday, August 1
|
Event
|
Time
|
| Conference Registration |
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Librarians Day Breakfast |
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
| Blogger Day |
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Librarians Day |
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Workshops |
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Chapter Leadership Seminar |
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. |
| Librarian/Bookseller/Blogger Networking Mixer |
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. |
| "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing ** |
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
*Open to members, registered for conference or not
**Open to the public