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	Softlink is a leading provider of integrated web-based library management solutions that support librarians in over 10,000 libraries in 108 countries
	Ulverscroft are the founders of large print and world leaders in the field of publishing and distribution of large print and unabridged audio books. Over 1,000 new titles in both large print and unabridged audio books are published and distributed exclusively by Ulverscroft each year. We also have an extensive range of backlist titles. Our services include processing, and MARC records. All orders freight free regardless of size of order. Our web site lists all titles still available and is easily accessible.
	Dedicated to providing public libraries with the very best unabridged audio and large print books, backed up by personal and professional service and a commitment to libraries.
	From containers to content, DA is the largest local vendor of professional and reference books, the only locally-owned international subscription agency and well on the way to providing access to the 100,000 th ebook.  Try the DA difference.
	A global leader in library innovation for more than 35 years, 3M provides security, productivity and information management solutions that frees librarians to be librarians. Contact your local area representative on 136 136 or email library-au@mmm.com so we can find the right solution for your Librarys needs.
	Britannica Online Library Edition – The only online reference site created specifically for Libraries, offers 4 complete Encyclopedias:  With an age specific interface it ensures that patrons of all comprehension levels achieve results to suit their stage of learning.
	Providing the best library solutions, Resource Furniture has been supplying skilfully designed Kingfisher Shelving, innovative furniture and accessories since 1978.
	James Bennett, Australia’s leading library supplier, offers services to assist library customers (Public, Tertiary, and Reference), in the supply of resources. We supply a wide range of commercial, non-commercial publications from ANZ, UK, US. We offer competitive pricing and flexible services including profiling, book processing and cataloguing and E-Resources.
	The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is the national professional association for the Australian library and information sector.
	Thomson Gale is a leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries and schools. Best known for its accurate reference content, its major online products include the suite of Resource Centers – Biography Resource Center, Health and Wellness Resource Center, History Resource Center – World, Literature Resource Center, Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center and Science Resource Center.
	EBSCO Publishing is the leading provider of online databases. Key resources include Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre, MasterFILE Premier, Consumer Health Complete, NoveList, and Business Source Premier.
	Tag-Alert™ supplies quality German made library security systems and tags throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our products are 3M™ and Knogo® compatible.
	LinksPlus / Weblinks / ReadPlus are collections of educational website and fiction directories for 5 to 19 year olds. They are designed to guide research and save time for students, teachers and librarians. The directories are available as online databases, library catalogue files and print.
	Stomp All Access offers a comprehensive wholesale service for the entire Australian catalogue of DVD, CD and Gaming titles. The service is fully customised to meet the specific needs of libraries in regards to title selection, ordering methods, full shelf ready services and invoicing requirements.
	Swets is the world's leading subscription services company. We build on more than 100 years of experience to maximize the return on investments in time and money for clients and publishers in today's complex information marketplace.
	Louis Braille Audio – Giving Voice to Great Australian Writing. LBA is the largest producer of unabridged Australian audio. Our range includes fiction and non fiction for adults, young adults and children. Our books are selected for the Australian public library audience.
	Nielsen BookData provides bibliographic data services to libraries, publishers and booksellers around the world. BookFind-Online is an easy to use discovery tool for the front desk or on-site patron and an enriched bibliographic database for collection development. Additional services are the provision of descriptions and images for OPAC enhancement, basic MARC21 records and lists of bestselling titles by genre.
	Your total solutions provider. Raeco ® has over 45 years of expertise and resource to assist your library as an integral part of your community.
	The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) mission is to assist and encourage informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the community.
	CLS Books has been servicing Public Libraries for nearly 25 years. We specialise in bringing to the Library marketplace many of the smaller, less-known publishing houses and imprints, thus making our range somewhat unusual and out of the ordinary.
	OCLC PICA is a leading supplier of solutions for the delivery of digital library services. We provide solutions for federated searching, e-document delivery, openlinking, and ILL management.
	ALS Library Services is the chosen business partner of over 390 Australian Public Libraries,  providing a complete, personal and intuitive web-based acquisitions service.
	Baker & Taylor is a leading supplier of U.S. books, media and customised services to libraries worldwide. We maintain a database with more than 5 million U.S. titles (including books, large print, graphic novels, audio books).
	Spydus Library Solutions – the total information management solution for libraries delivering convenience, knowledge and manageability.
	Informit is the brand that encompasses RMIT Publishing's online products: Informit Plus Text, Informit e-Library, Informit Media and Informit Indexes.  Combined these products provide access to 80 databases and the full text of articles from over 1,000 journals, sourced from 600+ publishers and providers.

Invitation to Sponsors

Public Libraries Australia (PLA) is delighted to extend an invitation to the many suppliers and sponsors who support public libraries across the nation to partner in the 2007 Public Libraries Australia Conference to be held in Adelaide from 5-7 August 2007.

The inaugural PLA Conference was held in Albury (NSW) in November 2005. The event was well attended by public library stakeholders from across Australia and received high praise from conference delegates, suppliers and sponsors.

The 2007 PLA Conference, Public Libraries Building Balance, is being presented by Public Libraries South Australia in conjunction with Public Libraries Australia, and supported by ALIA—a major PLA partner.

The conference will be held in Adelaide at the Adelaide Convention Centre—an excellent venue— and will feature a program that focuses on current and future issues for the public library sector. Early indications are that the conference will attract attendees from all states of Australia, with a great deal of enquiry already forthcoming.

The Conference Organising Committee is also very excited about the level of enquiry from suppliers and sponsors at this early stage – even prior to the official release of conference details!

Information provided on the following pages details the partnership opportunities available for suppliers and sponsors.

As well as the traditional “trade exhibition” approach to supplier and sponsor promotion, PLA is also offering you an opportunity to be part of the conference, mingle with your customers, and make presentations direct to the conference audience through sponsorship of various elements of the conference.

We hope you will enjoy this innovative proposal, and invite you to contact the Sponsorship Sub-Committee at your earliest convenience to ensure that you secure your preferred partnership opportunity at this important public library sector event.

Yours faithfully

Robert Knight
Chairperson – Public Libraries Australia Ltd.

SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

 The Public Libraries Australia Conference 2007 Organising Committee takes great pleasure in offering the following partnership opportunities to library suppliers and sponsors at the Public Libraries Australia Conference 2007.

Details of the conference are as follows:

 Title: Public Libraries Building Balance

 Dates: Sunday 5th—Tuesday 7th August 2007

 Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide

It is anticipated that in excess of 250 library staff from all over Australia will be in attendance.

The Conference Organising Committee has taken an innovative approach to the participation of sponsors and suppliers at the PLA Conference. In addition to the traditional “trade display” exhibition area, we are offering you the opportunity to attend the conference, mingle with delegates, and address the conference audience. Alternatively, there are booths available in the traditional trade exhibition area where all meals will be provided to conference delegates to ensure maximum engagement with suppliers.

Opportunities

What You Give Us What We Give You

Sponsor-a-Lunch (cost $3,000) Registration for 2 delegates
(2 lunches available) 4 minute “sound bite” to delegates prior to sponsored lunch
Naming on all promotional material including website
Option to place 1 promotional item in delegate satchels
Identiying name badge
Sponsor acknowledged 3 times during conference proceedings

 Sponsor-a-Morning Tea (cost $2,000) Registration for 1 delegate
(2 morning teas available) 2 minute “sound bite” to delegates prior to sponsored morning tea
Naming on all promotional material including website
Option to place 1 promotional item in delegate satchels
Identifying name badge
Sponsor acknowledged during conference proceedings

  Sponsor-an-Afternoon Tea (cost $2,000) Registration for 1 delegate
(1 afternoon tea available) 2 minute “sound bite” to delegates prior to sponsored afternoon tea
Naming on all promotional material including website
Option to place 1 promotional item in delegate satchels
Identifying name badge
Sponsor acknowledged during conference proceedings

  Sponsor-a-Keynote-Speaker (cost $3,250) Registration for 2 delegates
4 minute “sound bite” to delegates prior to sponsored speaker
Naming on all promotional material including website
Option to place 1 promotional item in delegate satchels
Identifying name badge
Sponsor acknowledged 3 times during conference proceedings

  Sponsor-a-Speaker (cost $2,500) Registration for 1 delegate
3 minute “sound bite” to delegates prior to sponsored speaker
Naming on all promotional material including website
Option to place 1 promotional item in delegate satchels
Identifying name badge
Sponsor acknowledged during conference proceedings

 Sponsor-Closing Drinks Registration for 2 delegates
(cost $3,000) 4 minute “sound bite” to delegates at Closing Drinks
Naming on all promotional material including website
Option to place 1 promotional item in delegate satchels
Identifying name badge
Sponsor acknowledged 3 times during conference proceedings

  Sponsor Conference Satchels Registration for 2 delegates
(cost $3,000) Naming on conference satchels
Naming on all promotional material including website
Option to place 1 promotional item in delegate satchels
Identifying name badge
Sponsor acknowledged 3 times during conference proceedings

  Sponsor Conference Dinner Band Registration for 1 delegate
(cost $2,500) 3 minute “sound bite” at conference dinner
Naming on all promotional material including website
Option to place 1 promotional item in delegate satchels
Identifying name badge
Sponsor acknowledged during conference proceedings

  “Trade Display” Exhibition Booth Registration for 1 delegate
(cost $2,200) Exhibition booth measuring 3m wide x 2m deep
Option to place 1 promotional item in delegate satchels
Listing under “Suppliers Exhibition” on website and in conference promotions

  Conference Satchel Inserts (cost $500) One piece of promotional material (excluding notepads and pens) up to A4 size inserted into every conference delegate satchel

  Conference Satchel Notepad (cost $1,500) Notepad printed with sponsor details inserted into every conference delegate satchel

  Conference Satchel Pen (cost $1,500) Pen printed with sponsor details inserted into every conference delegate satchel

  Nametag Lanyards (cost $1,500) Nametag lanyards printed with sponsors name issued to every conference delegate

 Please note that all prices quoted exclude GST. The cost of trade exhibition booths includes provision of a trestle table, white table cloth and one chair. Individual arrangements need to be made for additional furniture, telephone and internet connections. A further information sheet listing contact details for these items will be provided to suppliers who register for an exhibition booth.

The Sponsorship Sub-Committee is happy to discuss package deals in the event that sponsors may wish to take an exhibition stand as well as sponsoring another item. To discuss or claim a sponsorship opportunity and/or exhibition space, please contact Robert Knight by any of the following means:

Robert Knight
Director
Riverina Regional Library
PO Box 5186
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

 phone: 02 69269777
fax: 02 69269769
e-mail: Knight.Robert@wagga.nsw.gov.au

Please note that sponsorship commitments will be considered on a first in first served basis, and will be tentatively held for a period of two weeks pending payment.

I look forward to the support of the many fantastic suppliers and sponsors who partner the public library sector, and would be happy to discuss any additional sponsorship offers that you may wish to raise.

Regards,

Robert Knight
Conference Organising Committee – Sponsorship Sub-Committee