Open only to practicing librarians and library staff. Publishers and other vendors not participating as official sponsors or exhibitors are not eligable to register.
Preconference registration fees are additional.
Exchange rates will vary slightly; the UAE dirham (AED) rate is the fixed point. For attending the conference advanced registration provides a reduced rate than registering on-site. Those attending in Sharjah also receive access online afterward to the programming.
For those unable to attend in-person and would like to have virtual access to the programming of the conference select Virtual Registration. The keynote session are planned to be live streamed with other sessions pre-recorded. Keynotes will be available after conference dates as well as recorded sessions.
Two-day Conference Registration (November 11th and 12th)
Preconference I - Project Outcome FOR Academic AND Research Libraries: Measuring the TRUE VALUE of Your Library
Credit Card
Onsite Payment
Preconference II - How to Successfully Market Your Library
Credit Card
Onsite Payment
Preconference III - Move Your School Library Program Forward WITH AASL Standards AND Frameworks
Credit Card
Onsite Payment
Preconference IV National Libraries Respond to COVID and Beyond
Credit Card
Virtual Registration (access to conference programming for November 11-12 starting Nov 11 until April 15, 2021)
Credit Card
Pricing For Exhibitor
SIBF – ALA LIBRARY CONFERENCE
ONSITE and VIRTUAL SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBIT OPTIONS
Online Registration opens September 7, 2020
Diamond Sponsorship - $7,500 USD (1 Available)
Diamond Sponsors receive:
Four one-meter panels in the Librarians Lounge
Name and logo at the entrance to the Librarians’ Lounge
Name and logo on the SIBF/ALA Library Conference webpage
Logo on bag given to all librarians at registration
Catalog or brochure inserted in bag given to all librarians at registration
Full-page ad in the print directory
Conference attendee list
Two (2) Banners/panel on the main stage for Keynote sessions
Free virtual Exhibitor listing on Exhibitors page (see Virtual Exhibit Booths listing for more information)
Continued promotion of your company and titles at the 2021 Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
NEW! 30 second video ad included on all recorded sessions that will be made available on the SIBFALA website
(an invoice will be sent once the registration process is complete)
Platinum Sponsorships - $4,500 USD (3 Available)
Platinum Sponsors receive:
Three one-meter panels in the Librarians Lounge
Name and logo at the entrance to the Librarians’ Lounge
Name and logo on the SIBF/ALA Library Conference webpage
Logo on bag given to all librarians at registration
Catalog or brochure inserted in bag given to all librarians at registration
Full-page ad in the library conference program book
Conference attendee list
One banner on the main stage for Keynote sessions
Free virtual Exhibitor listing on Exhibitors page (see Virtual Exhibit Booths listing for more information)
Continued promotion of your company and titles at the 2021 Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
(an invoice will be sent once the registration process is complete)
Gold Sponsorships - $3,500 USD (3 Available)
Gold Sponsors receive:
Two one-meter panels in the Librarians Lounge
Name and logo at the entrance to the Librarians’ Lounge
Name and logo on the SIBF/ALA Library Conference webpage
Logo on bag given to all librarians at registration
Full-page ad in the library conference program book
Catalog or brochure inserted in bag given to all librarians at registration
Conference attendee list
Free virtual Exhibitor listing on Exhibitors page (see Virtual Exhibit Booths listing for more information)
Continued promotion of your company and titles at the 2021 Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
(an invoice will be sent once the registration process is complete)
EXHIBIT BOOTHS (Only 10 booth space(s) are available)
4 square meter booth (2m x 2m) - $2000.00 U.S.
6 square meter booth (2m x 3m) - $2500.00 U.S.
- Booths are supplied with hard walls, shelving, table, chairs, booth sign, and electricity
- Free Virtual Booth Registration
- Continued promotion of your company and titles at the 2021 Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival with your Virtual Booth Registration
VIRTUAL EXHIBIT BOOTHS - $250 USD
Virtual Exhibit Includes the following:
Company Listing on the SIBFALA.com website including Key Contact information
Access to registered librarians for six months through company dashboard
Posting up to 100 titles including book covers and pdf files* in your company profile
Uploading catalogs
Continued promotion of your company and titles at the 2021 Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
*Uploading Pdf files are optional. If Pdf files are uploaded, only 25% of the file will be shown from the beginning of the book. Pdf files are not copiable or printable online.
Payment is required at the completion of the registration process. Instructions on how to upload jpeg covers and pdf files will be sent once payment is complete.
For more information or to reserve your Sponsorship or Exhibit Booth, please contact Janet Frtisch, [email protected] (+914-739-7500 Ext. 103) or Jon Malinowski, [email protected] (+914-739-7500 Ext. 106).
