Register now for the state's premier opportunity for librarians to gather, learn, and network. Return to your library recharged and energized. This year's schedule features an exciting blend of nationally known keynote speakers and local librarians. Kansas librarians have a history of working together to make libraries relevant and sustainable. Let's continue that strong tradition this year in Wichita!

Learn more about the Conference, the national Geek the Library campaign and the Kansas campaign, Kansas, what do you geek?.

Highlights of this year's conference include:

• Opening Keynote: R. David Lankes, professor and Dean's Scholar for the New Librarianship at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies, director of the library science program for the school, and director of the Information Institute of Syracuse. Also, author of the Atlas of New Librarianship.
• Closing Keynote: Larry Hatteberg, Anchor/Reporter for KAKE-TV.
• An Evening with Cory Doctorow, science fiction author, activist, journalist and blogger. Also the co-editor of Boing Boing (boingboing.net) and the author of the bestselling Tor Teens/HarperCollins UK novel LITTLE BROTHER.
• Author event with Clare Vanderpool, author and Distinguished Kansan. Sponsored by Public Library Section.
• State Librarian's Luncheon
• CULS Luncheon
• Kansas Library Association Educational Foundation (KLAEF) Gift Basket Raffle
• SLIM Poster Session
• Friends and Trustees Day!
• Special One Day rate!!!
• Section Meetings and Breakfasts!
• WALA Party Bus
• Presidential Awards
• Conflict-free time to visit the Exhibit Hall. Cocktail hour on Wednesday at 4:00 pm.