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Thank You to MLA's 2010 Sponsors & Vendors

3M Company

Booth A19

Chris S. Nault

3M Center, Building 0225-04-N-14

St Paul, MN

612-281-3600, www.3m.com/us/library

3M Library System provides innovative solutions that can be found in thousands of Libraries around the world.  From securing and processing materials to managing inventory to scheduling computers, 3M leads the industry in meeting the needs and challenges of today's libraries.

 

ACLU of Montana

Booth A4

Amy Cannata

P.O. Box 1317

Helena, MT 59624

406-443-8590, www.aclumontana.org

The ACLU of Montana is committed to working with librarians to protect intellectual freedom. Please stop by our booth to pick up materials for Banned Books Week. We hope you can also attend our presentation on the history of book banning and challenges in Montana, and to receive a Banned Book Weeks poster that we have produced with MLA's Intellectual Freedom Committee.

 

Alexandria Library Software

Booth A3

Emily Frkovich

1831 Fort Union Blvd.

Salt Lake City, UT 84121

800-347-6439, www.goalexandria.com

See Alexandria Library Automation - a powerful, fully-integrated, cross-platform library automation system.

 

American Library Association

Booth F9

Karen Gonzales

301 E. Main

Missoula, MT 59802

406-721-2665, www.ala.org 

Learn about the benefits of being an ALA member.  This booth will have journals, brochures and member information.

 

 

BCR

Booth A8

Kelcey Wetzel

14394 E Evans Ave

Aurora, CO 80014

800-397-1552, www.BCR.org

BCR is devoted to bringing libraries together for greater success by expanding their knowledge, reach and power. To help you learn new skills, reach customers, increase productivity and save money, we offer the following products and services: productivity, promotion, training & continuing education, databases & e-content, digital & preservation services, financial & administrative services, consulting & project management.

 

Billings Chamber of Commerce

Booth Holiday Inn Lobby

Tom Krause

815 South 27th Street

P.O. Boz 31177

Billings, MT 59101

406-869-3731 tom@billingschamber.com

The Billings Montana Convention and Visitors Bureau is committed to ensuring your convention is a complete success.  We are prepared to offer registration assistance, visitor information booth, and tour and dining information if required. Please stop by the Billings Mt information table at this year’s conference in Bozeman. I look forward to welcoming you to Billings.

Blackstone Audio, Inc

Booth A1

Charlotte Poulos

PO Box 969

Ashland, OR 97520

800-729-2665, http://www.blackstoneaudio.com

Blackstone Audio Inc. is the largest independent audiobook publishers in the world with 5000 unabridged titles. We add 25-30 new releases a month, using the best, award-winning narrators in the industry. Selections include exclusives and simultaneous release, best-sellers, classics and movie tie-ins in CD, cassette, MP3-CD and audible download formats. Flexible 15-40% discounts are available for library editions with free shipping and free replacements as well as free physical processing for qualifying plans.  Our library services department works to give immediate and personalized attention. Your professional library sales representative can help you build an amazing collection of audio books that will keep your patrons coming back for more.

 

Bound To Stay Bound Books

Booth A17

Mary Norton

1880 West Morton

Jacksonville, IL 62650

800-637-6586, www.btsb.com

Prebound juvenile library books with full processing and automation support available.

 

CountryReports.org

Booth A16

David Driggs

PO Box 430

Pleasant Gtove, UT 84062

801-319-1653, www.countryreports.org

CountryReports.org provides online information on the cultures and countries of the world.  Over 30,000 pages of content.  Other editions include a US State Edition as well as Spanish, French and German editions.

 

EBSCO Information Services

Booth A13

Jacqueline Grippo

PO BOX 92901

Los Angeles, CA 90009

310-563-3501, www.ebsco.com

EBSCO provides integrated information management through print and electronic subscription services, reference database development and production and online multi-database access.

 

Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. / Britannica Digital Learning

Booth F6

Crystal DeHaven

331 N LaSalle St

Chicago, IL 60654

800-621-3900, www.info.eb.com

 

Follett Library Resources, Inc.

Booth A9

Bryan Burnett

1340 Ridgeview Drive

McHenry, IL 60050

8885115114, www.titlewave.com

Follett Library Resources, Inc. is a full-service distributor to PreK-12 schools of books (both print & electronic) & audiovisual materials including fictgion, nonfiction titles, early literacy, bilingual materials, professional resources, Accelerated Reader software and more.  We offer easy-to-use website (www.titlewave.com), personal service, complete cataloging & processing plus free shipping & handling on books & audiovisual materials.

 

Gale

Booth F5

Shannon Ostrowski

27500 Drake Road

Farmington Hills, MI 48331

248-699-8988, www.gale.com

Gale, part of Cengage Learning, is a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.  Gale creates and maintains over 600 databases published online, in print and as eBooks.  As a publisher, library advocate and technology partner, Gale's objective is simply stated "Power to the User, Value to the Library."

 

Great Northern Book Co.

Booth A20-21

Ron & Barb Scherry

P.O Box 132

Ballantine, MT 59006

406-967-2171,

The best in recently released quality K-12 literature.

 

H.W. Wilson Company

Booth A6

Chris Kennedy

950 University Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452

718-588-8400, www.hwwilson.com

Jonathan Andrews - Publishers Representative

Booth F3

Jon Andrews

P.O Box 1525

Helena, MT 59624

406-459-1177, www.gumdropbooks.com ; www.gale.cengage.com ; www.marshallcavendish.us

Library-bound, non-fiction and fiction books K-12 Rep available to present selected volumes in your library at your convenience.  Tremendous selection, many free services - shipping and handling, processing including MARC records, one year dating, desk calendar, free samples, novelties and Gumdrops. Rep is considered genial - many years of pleasing the most discriminating professionals!!!!!

 

Montana Library Association

Booth Holiday Inn Lobby

Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson

PO Box 201706

Helena, MT 59620

406-444-4024,

Stop by and purchase an MLA cookbook!

 

Montana State Library

Booth A14-15

Sara Groves

P.O. Box 201800

Helena, MT 59601

406-444-3115, http://msl.mt.gov

The Montana State Library provides a wide range of services, from mapping applications to reference help, from statewide databases to plant and animal field guides.  We also support Montana libraries by offering consulting services, financial assistance, and by spearheading statewide projects.  All of these services work to achieve one goal:  to provide all Montanans with the information they need to move forward with their lives.

 

Mountain Plains Library Association

Booth Holiday Inn Lobby

Pam Henley

626 East Main Street

Bozeman, MT 59715

406-582-2941, http://www.mpla.us/index.html

1 free membership to the association

 

Mountain Press Publishing Company

Booth A5

Karen Timel

PO Box 2399

Missoula, MT 59860

406-728-1900, www.mountain-press.com

Mountain Press helps peolple to understand the world around them with quality books on geology, natural history, and American history.

 

National Library of Medicine

Booth F4

Gail Kouame

UW Box 357155

Seattle, WA 98195

206-543-8262,

National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest biomedical library, is the producer of MEDLINE, the primary component of PubMed.  Searchable without charge on the web, PubMed provides bibliographic access to the literature of health, currently containing over 15 million citations to articles written over the past 50 years.  NLM also produces MedlinePlus (healthcare consumer information) and TOXNET (environmental and toxicological information).  Visit our booth to consult with expert librarians or to test-drive these systems.

 

Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA)

Booth A7

Mary Lou Mires

PO Box 70  D'Arcy McNickle Library

Pablo, MT 59855

406-275-4873, www.pnla.org

Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) facilitates and encourages communication, networking, and information exchange for the development and support of libraries and librarianship in the Pacific Northwest.  PNLA's services include 1) Leadership Institute (2010 Leads will be held October 17 - October 22 at Schweitzer Resort, Idaho), 2) Young Readers Choice Award, 3) Online Job List, 4) Online PNLA Quarterly, and an  annual conference  (PNLA / WLA Joint Conference - August 11 - 14, 2010 - Victoria, BC)

 

Rand McNally Education

Booth A11

Fred Verzani

P.O. Box 1255

Helena, MT 59624

406-431-0593, www.randmcnally.com/education

Online Maps and Teacher Resources with Rand McNally CLASSROOM at www.randmcnallyclassroom.com.  It's not magic! It's Rand McNally CLASSROOM and mimio interactive technology, two award winning products that make one outstanding team. Library Globes, Maps and Atlases for K-12 and library patrons.

 

San Jose State University - SLIS

Booth F7

Rhonda Dahlgren

One Washington Square

San Jose, CA 95192

408-924-2500, http://slisweb.sjsu.edu

LIVE ANYWHERE while you attend our Global e-Campus for Library and Information Science.  Take advantage of the convenience and flexibility of a fully online program. Visit our website and learn about our MLIS, PhD, and Master of Archives and Records Administration degrees.  Our MLIS graduates are prepared for careers as librarians, library leaders, archivists, webmasters, database designers, and other information management roles.

 

Spacesaver Northwest

Booth F1

Dean Smith

921 W Broadway, Suite 205D

Spokane, WA 99201

509-329-0107, www.spacesaver.com

Spacesaver is a leading manufacturer of Cantilever Library Shelving as well as the #1 vendor for High Density Mobile Shelving Systems.  We offer shelving for books, periodicals, multi-media, and have an extensive line of custom end panels.

 

Tech Logic Corporation

Booth A2

Cheryl Viands

c/o TLC--Research Park

Inwood, WV 25428

304-229-0100, www.tech-logic.com

Tech Logic is the leading provider of innovated Automated Sorting Technologies (AST), circulation support staff tools, and patron self services.  We provide barcodes and RFID check-in and checkout systems, material return drops, AST systems, inter-library distribution systems and more.

 

Technical Furniture Systems, Inc.

Booth A10

Rick Timmerman

2504 Hartford Drive

Lake Stevens, WA 98258

425-377-2464,

Providing library furnishings for 20 plus years.   Representing: Estey Cantilever Library Shelving,  The Worden Company Furniture, and  TMC Furniture

 

University of North Texas College of Information

Booth F2

Jurhee Curtis

1155 Union Circle 311068

Denton,, TX 76203

940-565-3565, http://www.ci.unt.edu

The College of Information Department of Library & Information Sciences offers graduate programs leading to degrees and certifications in information science and library science, including a master of science, certificates of advanced study, and doctor of philosophy. The school prepares graduates for dynamic leadership roles as information professionals, administrators, researchers, and educators.

 

World Book, INC.

Booth A18

Booth 18

32780 Frontage Road

Bozeman, MT

800-850-3375, www.worldbook.com

Douglas Ferkin

World Book Encyclopedia, Discovery Encyclopedia and other print products; and worldbookonline.com