CHARLESTON VENDOR SHOWCASE
An opportunity to connect with over 1,000 collection development, acquisitions, and electronic resources professionals from around the country and internationally. Show your latest products and services to a target audience of library buyers. This is the only exhibit opportunity during the conference and will be held Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 from 12 noon to 6 pm on the day scheduled for the pre-conferences.
- Space is limited.
- Registration and fee are applicable.
- Registration for the Charleston Vendor Showcase does not register any person for the Main Conference to be held November 5th through the 7th.
For More Information on the Charleston Vendor Showcase: Contact Toni Nix at <justwrite@lowcountry.com>, Phone: (843) 835-8604, Fax: (843) 835-5892.
VENDOR CHAT SESSIONS
For the third year, we will offer Vendor Chat
Sessions. These are 1/2 hour sessions that will be held in the Gold Ballroom, on the second floor of the Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403, on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. These Vendor Chat Sessions will run concurrently with the 2010 Charleston Vendor Showcase.
This is another opportunity to connect with the collection development, acquisitions, and electronic resources professionals from around the country and internationally who will be onsite.
Inquries: For more information on the Vendor Showcase or Vendor Chat Sessions, contact Toni Nix <justwrite@lowcountry.com>.
JURIED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FORUMS
Publishers and vendors have a unique opportunity for feedback from librarians regarding the design, features, feasibility or pricing of a particular product or service.
- Application and fee are applicable. Application available online here.
- Cost: $1,800 payable 30 days after notification of acceptance with limited space available.
- Applications will be reviewed and selected by a committee of librarians currently working in libraries.
- Application deadline is August 14th, 2009.
Direct Inquiries To: Leah Hinds at <leah@katina.info> or (864) 353-1181.
Ms. Hinds is the conduit for all communications between applicants and the selection committee. The membership of the selection committee will not be made public. Applicants are asked to respect Ms. Hinds’ neutral role in this process.
NEW! FAST TECH TALKS
For the first time in 2010, we are offering publishers and vendors 30 minute time slots to demonstrate and promote their newest and most innovative products on the market. Saturday in “Innovation Day” for the Conference, and in that spirit we are offering a limited number of concurrent slots for product demonstrations that morning.
A laptop, projector, internet connection will be provided in the meeting room, and attendees can get food at the Continental Breakfast buffet and eat while watching your presentations. Contact Leah Hinds <leah@katina.info> for more info.
CHARLESTON CONFERENCE ADVERTISING
There are a number of opportunities for advertising your company or service prior to and during the Conference:
- Your Company Brochure in Conference Goodie Bag — $1,200
Anticipate 1,000 to 1,200 attendees / goodie bags.
- Full page black & white ad in Conference Programs — $875
Full page = 7” x 10” image size / press quality PDF file required.
- Half page black & white ad in Conference Programs — $550
Half page horizontal = 7” x 4-3/4” image size / press quality PDF file required.
- Conference mailing list (one time use only) — $550
Copy of item being mailed must be provided to Katina Strauch prior to mailing.
- Your linked logo on the official Conference Website — $500
Placed on Website after payment is confirmed.
- Tabletop Brochure Display Space (8 1/2” x 11” x 6”) — $250
No personnel allowed — tabletop space only.
For Advertising Information: Contact Leah Hinds at <leah@katina.info>,
(864) 353-1181.
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