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Surprise and Delight: How to Make Your Meeting a Sleeper Hit

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“I think sleeper hits are places where everybody feels comfortable, and then there’s more than you expect when you get there,” said Tory Ondrla, conference manager for the Association of College & Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association. People had so much to say about Cleveland,” she said.

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Fighting Homelessness: Libraries on the Front Lines

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When people think of libraries, they think of books. Here’s how the American Library Association has helped enable that mission around the country. Doors of libraries are open for all—including the homeless. For many, libraries have become a refuge. Serving the Homeless a Priority. ” A Public Space for All.

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How to Delight Meeting Attendees in 2020

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The organization transformed a big-box room at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland into the ultimate CrossFit gym , hosting literal hometown heroes to compete with world-renowned CrossFit athletes. The Association of College & Research Libraries was drawn to Cleveland’s affordability and accessibility.

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Accessibility is Cornerstone of a Successful Meeting

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Tory Ondrla, conference manager for the Association of College & Research Libraries, says accessibility and walkability of the meeting destination was her top priority when selecting a city for the organization’s recent annual meeting. Ondrla and the ACRL selected Cleveland for their 2019 annual meeting after a site visit.