2016 Exhibitor Prospectus May 11th 12th, 2016

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1 The BC Library Conference is a great opportunity to meet over 500 members of the BC library sector. Guests and delegates include CEOs, future CEOs, Directors, Managers, librarians, library staff, trustees, as well as library partners and collaborators. We come together to celebrate our achievements, plan for the future and learn from each other Exhibitor Prospectus May 11th 12th, 2016

2 Rates What s Included? Schedule Trade Show Events Early Bird Until January 31, 2016 BCLA Member: $ Non-Member: $ Regular Until May 1, 2016 BCLA Member: $ Non-Member: $ Extra Booth Reps: $75.00 Included: 8 x8 with 8ft back wall and 3 side walls Carpeted floors 2 Representatives Wireless Internet President s Reception Breaks & Lunch in the Exhibits Hall Not Included: Tables and chairs Electrical Lighting Wired Internet Wednesday 3:00 6:00 pm: Move-In 7:00 9:00 pm: Exhibits Hall Open Thursday 10:15 am 5:15 pm: Exhibits Hall Open 5:15 8:15 pm: Tear Down Wednesday President s Welcome Reception Thursday Java Jolt Coffee Break Lunch Ice Cream Break Afternoon Appetizers 2016 BC Library Conference Trade Show Exhibitor Details Confirm exhibitor booth by January 31, 2016 for Early Bird Rates! Register online at or contact Shannon Stumph, Conference Coordinator, at: shannon@dragonflyconsulting.ca

3 Exhibitor Benefits Networking 9 Hours of exhibit time including 5 Hours of non-conflicting trade show hours There are 5 food & beverage events in the trade show that bring attendees back to the Exhibits Hall multiple times. Marketing Opportunities The BCLA Conference has a Facebook and Twitter profile that features the exhibitors social media pages and website Passport to Prizes is a popular activity for trade show attendees. Exhibitors providing a prize are included on the Passport booklet, which is provided to attendees on site. Business name and website link is listed on the 2016 BCLA Conference website Business name is included in the 2016 Mobile App Opportunities for event and conference session sponsorship please review the Sponsorship Prospectus Options Highlights: Available: 9 Hours Exhibit President s Time Reception 5 Hours Non- Conflict Lunch in Exhibit the Exhibits Time 5 Evening Networking All- Delegate Events Social Photo All Food Booth & Beverage in Wireless Exhibits Internet Hall

4 List of Past Exhibitors 3M Canada Company AMPERSAND CANADA'S BOOK & GIFT AGENCY INC Andornot Consulting Inc. Aroga Technologies Association of Book Publishers of BC Baker & Taylor Bar Code Applications Ltd. Carr McLean CVS Midwest Tape Dynamic Imaging Solutions Inc. EBSCO E-CARD ID Products Ltd. Emerald Group Publishing Foothills Systems & Gaylord Library Supplies Gale, Cengage Learning Gibson Library Connections Grey House Publishing Heritage Group Distribution Ingram Coutts Information Services Innovative Interfaces The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies Jonathan Morgan & Company Ltd. Langara College Library and Information Technology Program Libraries and Literacy Branch Ministry of Education Library Services Centre OCLC ProQuest Queen's Printer, Publishing Services Recorded Books Ristech Information Solutions Ltd. Saunders Book Company School of Library & Information Studies SFU Library, Surrey SirsiDynix United Library Services Whitehots Inc YBP Library Services CUPE Halo Metrics Library Bound Hicube The BC Library Trade Show sells out every year! Register Now!

5 Show Services All trade show booth services and supplies such as electricity, lighting, tables and chairs must be arranged directly with Showtime Event & Display this is not included with your booth fee. Showtime Event & Display will be sending you an exhibitor package link via . You may also contact Showtime Event & Display by phone, , by or by fax Showtime Event & Display has also been appointed as the official exhibit transportation carrier. Please allow ample time for pick-up to ensure that your exhibit arrives before the scheduled move-in date. All freight charges must be sent prepaid as the facility will not accept collect shipments. When shipping with Showtime Event & Display, shipments can be received and stored up to 14 days in advance of the show. To arrange for a pick-up &/or obtain a rate quote contact Showtime Event & Display Exhibitor Services at Weekdays 8:00 5:00 PST. For all out-of-country exhibitors who require customs clearance assistance, North American Logistics Services Inc. (NALSI) has been appointed the official customs broker. Please contact Mr. Remy Perrot at or rperrot@nalsi.com for more information. The main exhibits area is locked at night. The British Columbia Library Association assumes no liability for any loss or damage to exhibits. Key Contacts: Exhibits Coordinator Michael Burris mburris@interlinklibraries.ca Conference Coordinator Shannon Stumph shannon@dragonflyconsulting.ca Showtime Event & Display infodesk@showtimedisplay.com North American Logistics Services Remy Perrot rperrot@nalsi.com

6 Terms & Conditions Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be received by to If you do not receive acknowledgement of your cancellation within 5 business days, you must contact the BCLA office at BC Library Association # Howe Street Vancouver BC V6Z 2M office@bcla.bc.ca A $100 handling fee will be applied, and the refund will be processed within 1-3 weeks. No refunds will be issued after March 1, The BC Library Association (# Howe Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 2M4, , bclaconnect.ca, office@bcla.bc.ca / shannon@dragonflyconsulting.ca) and our Conference staff and trade show service providers may contact you by about your booth &/or sponsorship.