2019 Charleston Library Conference

PLEASE NOTE: Location is in the Upper Lobby of the Francis Marion Hotel. Conference registration is NOT AVAILABLE at the Gaillard Center. Vendor badges for booth will be located in your packet on your assigned table for the vendor showcase.

Check in upon arrival to receive your conference badge and attendee materials. Conference badges will be required for entry into conference venues, the reception, and conference shuttles.
The desk will be open the following hours:

Monday, 11/4, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, 11/5, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, 11/6, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday, 11/7, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday, 11/8: CLOSED (All registration materials will be moved to the Information Desk on the Mezzanine Level of the Francis Marion Hotel)

The vehicles will be identified by signs indicating “THE CHARLESTON CONFERENCE.” Please pick up the van service outside of your hotels designated drop-off/pick-up or taxi area. If not appropriately signed, please   check with the hotel clerk for exact location. Although we cannot guarantee a specific schedule, due to unforeseen traffic issues, peak periods of transport, and other unexpected occurrences, our goal is to provide service to each hotel as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Conference shuttles run daily throughout the event - see our Shuttle Schedule for details.

Transportation services provided by Julian’s Transportation Service, LLC: 843-296-7941 or 843-224-1523.

PLEASE NOTE: Location is in the Upper Lobby of the Francis Marion Hotel. Conference registration is NOT AVAILABLE at the Gaillard Center. Vendor badges for booth will be located in your packet on your assigned table for the vendor showcase.

Check in upon arrival to receive your conference badge and attendee materials. Conference badges will be required for entry into conference venues, the reception, and conference shuttles.
The desk will be open the following hours:

Monday, 11/4, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, 11/5, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, 11/6, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday, 11/7, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday, 11/8: CLOSED (All registration materials will be moved to the Information Desk on the Mezzanine Level of the Francis Marion Hotel)

The Charleston Conference is pleased to offer a new career service to conference attendees at this years’ annual meeting, called the Charleston Conference Career Center. The career center will have its debut on Tuesday, November 5th at the Gaillard Center at the 2019 Charleston Conference, which will be held November 4 – 8, 2019 in Charleston, SC.

SIgn up here: https://signup.com/go/juUNRaO.

The Career Center will offer:

• Handouts on resume building and cover letters
• Resume and cover letter review by appointment
• General career consulting by experienced Charleston Conference attendees
• Posted job announcements
• A place to post your resume/CV

During the conference the Career Center will be open

• Tuesday, November 5: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Gaillard Center (Job Advice)
• Wednesday, November 6: 5:45 PM to Friday, November 8 at 1:30 PM in Francis Marion Hotel (Job Bulletin Board)

Thus, we are seeking your support three ways:

1. We need individuals to serve as career advisors/coaches
2. We need people who are looking to be advised to sign up
3. We need employers to post their job descriptions to bulletin board and to be available for a meet and greet on Wednesday evening (November 6th) (optional)

As a career advisor/coach you will have the opportunity to volunteer (30 min blocks, you can sign up for more than one block) with the Conference and hone your career development skills. We are seeking advisors/coaches from a wide array of fields including librarians, archivists, publishers, vendors, and library administrators.

As an advisor/coach you will expected to do some of the following
• Review resumes and cover letters
• Offer advice and tips on the job search and job interviews

Advisees are expected to bring questions for advisors and a resume/CV. For assistance with a specific job, bring the potential job posting(s). Advisees can be from a wide array of points in their career trajectory, from new professionals to seasoned veterans.

As an employer you will have the opportunity to post job opportunities at your institution and meet with prospective candidates during the Wednesday meet and greet (5:45 PM – 6:45 PM in Francis Marion Hotel). We are seeking employers from a wide array of fields including librarians, archivists, publishers, and library administrators.

To sign up for each of these positions visit SignUp here https://signup.com/go/juUNRaO.

Deadlines:
• Register to be a career advisor by October 1, 2019
• Register to be an advisee by October 20, 2019
• Register to be an employer by October 30, 2019

Thank you and if you have any questions or concerns please contact Aaisha Haykal at haykalan@cofc.edu.

Sponsored by Unpaywall Journals

Join us for morning refreshments at the Vendor Showcase! Visit booths and browse while you eat. Food and beverage stations will be located inside the exhibit hall in the Gaillard Center Grand Ballroom, and will be provided for preconferences scheduled at the Francis Marion Hotel as well.

Don't miss Charleston's only day of exhibits. Browse the latest products and services, talk with reps, see demos, and snag cool freebies.  We can't wait to see you there!  

Floor Map (PDF)

List of Participating Companies (Alpha Order by Company Name)

Lunch is provided for all preconference attendees and Conference registrants on the showcase floor. Food and beverage stations will be located in the exhibits in the Gaillard Center Grand Ballroom.

Sponsored by Adam Mattthew

Join us for afternoon refreshments at the Vendor Showcase! Visit booths and browse while you eat. Food and beverage stations will be located inside the exhibit hall in the Gaillard Center Grand Ballroom, and will be provided for preconferences scheduled at the Courtyard Marriott as well.

Sponsored by the Modern Language Association (MLA)

Join us at the Vendor Showcase for wine and appetizers to start the Conference off right! Meet friends, network and mingle.

The reception will also feature a fun photo booth in the lobby area of the Gaillard Center. Come by to have your picture snapped with friends and colleagues using fun props, and take home a souvenir photo strip.

Advanced Registration Required: Invitations will be emailed to all librarian attendees. If you do not receive your invitation, please contact Caroline Goldsmith (caroline@charlestonlibraryconference.com).

The Forums are focus groups designed for publishers and vendors to gather market input from librarians on the development of a particular product or service, and for librarians to discuss market issues with publishers and vendors invited to participate in a forum.The Forum sessions for librarians are intended for library staff and will be closed to other publishers and vendors. Invitations will be sent to registered library workers by email, and there will be a staffed sign-up table at the Conference for attendees to register on-site. In addition, publishers & vendors may invite their customers to sign up for this event. Distributors, consultants or individuals from other companies will be admitted if the participating publisher or vendor has added their name to the list of attendees for their session.Publishers and vendors have a unique opportunity for feedback from librarians regarding the design, features, feasibility or pricing of a particular product or service that addresses internal debates and shortens the sales cycle.

We're inviting all first-time attendees of the conference, as well as any "Up and Comer" award winners that are attending to join us for a welcome reception. Our conference mentors and some of our conference directors will be there to say hello, and to answer questions you may have in advance of the main conference.

PLEASE NOTE: Location is in the Upper Lobby of the Francis Marion Hotel. Conference registration is NOT AVAILABLE at the Gaillard Center. Vendor badges for booth will be located in your packet on your assigned table for the vendor showcase.

Check in upon arrival to receive your conference badge and attendee materials. Conference badges will be required for entry into conference venues, the reception, and conference shuttles.
The desk will be open the following hours:

Monday, 11/4, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, 11/5, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, 11/6, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday, 11/7, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday, 11/8: CLOSED (All registration materials will be moved to the Information Desk on the Mezzanine Level of the Francis Marion Hotel)

Join us for a light breakfast prior to the morning plenary sessions.

New for 2019! Job posting board will be placed in the Calhoun Room. Come by to check out the posted openings, and network with others in the Career Services area. As an employer you will have the opportunity to post job opportunities at your institution and meet with prospective candidates during the Wednesday meet and greet (5:45 PM – 6:45 PM in Francis Marion Hotel). We are seeking employers from a wide array of fields including librarians, archivists, publishers, and library administrators. The bulletin board and postings will be available for the rest of the conference in the hallway near the Information Desk on the Mezzanine Level.

Please wear or bring your conference name badge for admission.

Charleston is well known for its hospitality, and the Annual Reception is a true Charleston affair! The reception will be held at the South Carolina Aquarium. Be entertained by an intimate look at many of South Carolina’s native animals and plants as your journey through the Aquarium takes you from the mountains to the sea. You’ll encounter surprises around every corner and an experience straight from the island of Madagascar is closer than you imagine. The Shark Shallows 20,000 gallon touch tank exhibit will also be open to attendees.

Delicious lowcountry specialties, as well as more familiar reception fare, will be served. Beer, wine, and soft drinks provided at the bar. Live musical entertainment by The Soulfeathers. We'll also have a photo booth to take souvenir photos with fun props.

Shuttle transportation will be provided. Pick up one of the shuttles at any conference location and let the driver know you wish to attend the reception at the aquarium. We can't wait to see you there!

PLEASE NOTE: Location is in the Upper Lobby of the Francis Marion Hotel. Conference registration is NOT AVAILABLE at the Gaillard Center. Vendor badges for booth will be located in your packet on your assigned table for the vendor showcase.

Check in upon arrival to receive your conference badge and attendee materials. Conference badges will be required for entry into conference venues, the reception, and conference shuttles.
The desk will be open the following hours:

Monday, 11/4, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, 11/5, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, 11/6, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday, 11/7, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday, 11/8: CLOSED (All registration materials will be moved to the Information Desk on the Mezzanine Level of the Francis Marion Hotel)

Join us for a light breakfast prior to the morning plenary sessions.

RSVP Required

Meet in the lobby of the Francis Marion Hotel at 6:30 pm to walk to the restaurant with your group at 6:45 pm. Dinner reservations are at 7:00 pm. Get together and dine with colleagues at one of Charleston's finest restaurants. Choose between several cuisines, each tantalizing your palate with local, fresh ingredients served in a unique way. Discuss conference topics that intrigued you, get together with old friends, form new friendships with other information industry professionals, or just relax and enjoy a great meal after a thought-provoking conference week.