Registration Information

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2013 ARSL Annual Conference is now open. Visit the Registration Page.

Quick Links

Dates:

  • Wednesday, September 25, 2013: Preconferences & Welcome Reception
  • Thursday, September 26- approximately 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 28: Full Conference
  • Saturday afternoon, September 28 – Sunday morning, September 29: ARSL Board Meeting

Location:

  • Doubletree by Hilton in Downtown Omaha, NE. Website: omahadowntown.doubletree.com
  • Rooms will be $99 (plus tax)
  • Within walking distance of Omaha’s Old Market, featuring “unique shops, boutiques, pubs, restaurants and entertainment in a historic neighborhood. Shop bookstores to bakeries, art galleries to antiques, clothing to collectibles, then dine in one of more than 30 area restaurants. Accessible.” (Taken from www.visitomaha.com.)

Perks for our guests include:

  • Complimentary parking in attached garage
  • Complimentary wireless internet service in guestrooms and meeting space
  • Complimentary airport and local shuttle

Hotel Reservation Information:

  • The hotel is ready for reservations via phone at 800-222-TREE (8733), or by calling the hotel directly at 402-346-7600 (Attendees must mention “ARSL” for the $99 conference rate)
  • Place your reservation via the ARSL Personalized Group Web Page

Conference Prices:

  • Registration is now open. Early Bird Registration ends August 25. Visit the Registration Page.
Registration Type

2013 Fees
Early Bird Member (Ends August 25)

$235
Early Bird Non-Member (Ends August 25)

$300
Regular Member

$300
Regular Non-Member

$375
Student rate

$165
One-day (early bird) with meals

$160
On-site, full conference, member with NO meals

$300
On-site, full conference, non-member with NO meals

$375
On-site, one-day, no meals

$160
Meals + Reception only

$160
Author Event only

$40
Presenters / Scholarship

0

Scholarship Information

Tours:

On, In, Up & Down Tour of Council Bluffs: Tour public art, parks, historic Dodge House, Union Pacific Museum in Council Bluffs. Eat lunch at Dixie Quick’s restaurant (featured on Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives!).

Price: $50
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25
Times: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Spooky Sights and Scary Nights! Council Bluffs Ghost Tour: Do you believe in ghosts? How do you get rid of a ghost? Attend the Council Bluffs Ghost Tour and you’ll find out!

Price: $15
Date: Friday, Sept. 27
Times: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Keynotes:

  • Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project
  • Sally Gardner Reed, Executive Director of ALA’s United for Libraries
  • Mary Beth Stenger, director of the Southern Area Public Library, and winner of the 2013 Best Small Library in America award from Library Journal
  • Craig Johnson, will be the featured speaker at the Author Luncheon
  • Joe Starita, Nebraska author of “I am a Man:” Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice

Preconferences

Breakout Sessions

Frequently Asked Questions