Registration

• 01) Vendor Booth - Early-Bird Rate (Registration before 7/26/2019) – $550.00
  Each 10' x 10' booth consists of one (1) 6' skirted table, two (2) chairs, and one (1) wastebasket, 8' back wall and 3' side drape, two (2) complimentary conference registrations, one (1) professional vendor name sign (8"x36")
  
  Please note: Due to changes in the vendor registration form this year, vendors will only be able to select ONE item per form. If you would like to sign up for multiple booths, ads, or sponsorships, please make sure to fill out an additional form PER ITEM. If you have any questions, please send a message to MLA@amigos.org.
• 02) Nonprofit Booth – $450.00
  Each 10' x 10' booth consists of one (1) 6' skirted table, two (2) chairs, and one (1) wastebasket, 8' back wall and 3' side drape, two (2) complimentary conference registrations, one (1) professional vendor name sign (8"x36")
  
  Please note: Due to changes in the vendor registration form this year, vendors will only be able to select ONE item per form. If you would like to sign up for multiple booths, ads, or sponsorships, please make sure to fill out an additional form PER ITEM. If you have any questions, please send a message to MLA@amigos.org.
• 03) Vendor Hall Booth - Regular Rate (Registration after 7/26/2019 but before 8/30/2019) – $650.00
  Each 10' x 10' booth consists of one (1) 6' skirted table, two (2) chairs, and one (1) wastebasket, 8' back wall and 3' side drape, two (2) complimentary conference registrations, one (1) professional vendor name sign (8"x36")
  
  Please note: Due to changes in the vendor registration form this year, vendors will only be able to select ONE item per form. If you would like to sign up for multiple booths, ads, or sponsorships, please make sure to fill out an additional form PER ITEM. If you have any questions, please send a message to MLA@amigos.org.
• 04) Conference Program Advertising - Full Page – $250.00
  The MLA Conference program is a great way to highlight your company's services and products during the event and afterwards. The printed program is handed out to each attendee and used throughout the conference and long after as a reference!
• 05) Conference Program Advertising - 1/2 Page – $150.00
  The MLA Conference program is a great way to highlight your company's services and products during the event and afterwards. The printed program is handed out to each attendee and used throughout the conference and long after as a reference!
• 06) Conference Program Advertising - 1/4 Page – $125.00
  The MLA Conference program is a great way to highlight your company's services and products during the event and afterwards. The printed program is handed out to each attendee and used throughout the conference and long after as a reference!
• 07) Platinum Sponsor - All Conference Social Event – $1,000.00
  Based on the popularity of years past, we will hold a social event in the evening on Wednesday, October 2. This event will be held off site and feature food, drink and a battle of the librarian bands.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 08) Platinum Sponsor - Vendor Reception – $1,000.00
  Held in conjunction with the exhibit hall opening on Wednesday, October 2, this is the most well-attended, no-conflict period of the conference. Attendees gather to socialize with vendors and see what's new and exciting. Complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 09) Platinum Sponsor - Conference Bags – $1,000.00
  Have your black-and-white logo printed on conference bags distributed at check-in to all attendees and used throughout the duration of the conference.
  
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Acknowledgement on social media.
• 10) Platinum Sponsor - Libraryland Stage – $1,000.00
  The Libraryland Stage will showcase writers and storytellers from libraries and organizations around Missouri. Performances will take place in the
  Exhibitor Hall on Thursday, October 3rd from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and on Friday, October 4th from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
  Logo exposure on Libraryland Stage signage
  Logo exposure on marketing materials (if confirmed early)
  Recognition at state opening - each day
  Recognition in confernce program
  Recognition at Opening Session
  Exhibitor demonstration slot
• 11) Platinum Sponsor - Readers Lounge – $1,000.00
  The Readers Lounge will be a roped-off area inside the Exhibitor Hall to provide a comfortable space to meet one-on-one with attendees.
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in conference program
  Logo on signage at event
  Acknowledgement of social media day of the event
• 12) Gold Sponsor - MACRL Lunch – $750.00
  On Thursday, October 3, one of the most active divisions of MLA, the Missouri Association of College and Research Libraries, will gather for lunch.
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in conference program
  Logo on signage at event
  Acknowledgement of social media day of the event
• 13) Gold Sponsor - Children's Services Author Lunch – $750.00
  The popular, very well-attended Thusnelda Schmidt lunch will be held on Thursday, October 3. This event brings together the who's who in children's services to celebrate their very special niche in the library industry.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 14) Gold Sponsor - YA Breakfast – $750.00
  On Friday October 4, youth services librarians will gather to dine and discuss issues in young adult services librarianship and celebrate a guest speaker from Young Adult literature.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 15) Silver Sponsor - Keynote Speaker – $500.00
  This year the opening Keynote Speaker for the MLA Conference will welcome librarians from the Libraryland Stage located in the Exhibit Hall.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 16) Silver Sponsor - Closing Keynote Speaker – $500.00
  The Closing Keynote speaker will be on the Libraryland Stage to close conference on Friday afternoon.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 17) Silver Sponsor - MLA Awards Reception – $500.00
  Held on Thursday, October 3, MLA members gather at this event to honor the significant achievements of Missouri libraries, Missouri authors, librarians,legislators who have supported library services, writers, trustees, and friends.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the even
• 18) Silver Sponsor - Conference Lanyards – $500.00
  Have your black-and-white logo printed on conference lanyards distributed at check-in to all attendees and used throughout the duration of the conference.
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Acknowledgement on social media.
• 19) Bronze Sponsor - Bohley Trivia Night – $250.00
  The ever-popular trivia night will be on Wednesday, October 2, and is always a well-attended event.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 20) Bronze Sponsor - Table Talks – $250.00
  Located in the exhibit hall, this event is the perfect opportunity for vendors to meet and talk with conference attendees. Table Talks are on Thursday morning from 8-9am.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 21) Bronze Sponsor - Poster Sessions – $250.00
  Located in the exhibit hall, this event is the perfect opportunity for vendors to meet and talk with conference attendees. Poster Sessiona are on Thursday morning from 8-9am.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 22) Bronze Sponsor - New Member Meet & Greet – $250.00
  New and long-standing MLA members will gather to get an overview of the association and the various roles they can play within the organization. An active association is a healthy association, and we strive to continue to grow our base of volunteers and members.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 23) Bronze Sponsor - MLA Business Meeting – $250.00
  The annual business meeting will be held on Thursday, October 3, and is open to all conference attendees.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event
• 24) Bronze Sponsor - Committee & CI Meetings – $250.00
  As an organization MLA takes this opportunity every year at conference to plan for out future. Current and prospective members are invited to enjoy a snack and set goals for the coming year.
  
  Acknowledgement at the sponsored event
  Acknowledgement in the conference program
  Logo on signage at the event
  Acknowledgement on social media the day of the event