SUPER EXPO 2008

Canada's largest library and information tradeshow

• Time-saving comparison shopping
• Tire kicking product analysis
• Instant competitive intelligence
• Hot new technologies
• Suppliers you can look in the eye
• Tips for improving your programs
• Creative problem solvers
• Did we mention prizes and a great reception?

Friday, February 1, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Hall C

EXPO 2008 EXHIBITORS:
• 2008 Exhibitor Directory - site page listing exhibitors and sponsors
• Floor Plan / Buyer's Guide Directory (PDF)
• Directory of Exhibitors (PDF)

ON THE EXPO STAGE TODAY...

10:30 - 11:00  PRODUCT DEMO SHOWCASE
AskON / Knowledge Ontario
Join us for a live demonstration of askON, Ontario's new virtual reference service. See how the software functions, how visitors pose questions and get responses, the tools that have been created to support askON librarians sitting in the hot seat and more! It's live, it works and you can see how.

12:00 - 12:25  PRODUCT DEMO SHOWCASE
ProQuest Historical Newspapers—The Guardian and The Observer
To gain valuable insight, start here.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers adds its first U.K. titles in 2008. The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003)—with more than 200 years of coverage—offer the best in international arts, politics, business, and sports. Every issue of both newspapers will be available cover to cover, in full-page image, and fully cross-searchable with all historical newspapers on the ProQuest historical platform.

12:30 - 2:00  CANSCAIP MASS BOOK LAUNCH 5
Here come the authors! Taking us by storm once again. Here is another who's who of Canadian writers for children and young people. The authors introduce their new titles in entertaining five-minute presentations. Here is this year's fabulous line-up!!! Autographing throughout.

James Bow.  The Unwritten Girl.  Fathom Five.
Sean Cassidy.  Hanna Bear's Christmas
Veronika Martenova Charles.  Don't Walk Alone At Night!
Marina Cohen.  Shadow of the Moon.  Trick of the Light.
Lois Donovan.  Winds of L'Acadie
Lizann Flatt.  Let's Go!: The Story of Getting from There to Here
Rachna Gilmore.  Making Grizzle Grow
Holly Haggarty.  Summer Dragons
Emily Hearn.  Our New Home: Immigrant Children Speak
Ben Hodson.  Jeffrey and Sloth
Jennifer Lanthier.  The Mystery of the Martello Tower
Peggy Leavey.  Treasure at Turtle Lake
Loris Lesynski.  Shoe Shakes - Poems for Preschoolers
Elizabeth MacLeod.  Alexander Graham Bell.  Helen Keller.
Sylvia McNicoll.  Last Chance for Paris
Beth Pollock.  Harley's Gift
Virginia Frances Schwartz.  4 Kids in 5E & 1 Crazy Year
Richard Scrimger.  Into the Ravine
Marsha Skrypuch.  Prisoners in the Promised Land
Patricia Storms.  13 Ghosts of Halloween

POSTER SESSIONS
12:15 Theme: Public Libraries
1:15 Theme: Academic Libraries
For additional details, click on 'Poster sessions' in the left navigation.

PASSPORT TO PRIZES
Last day for your Passport to Prizes. Enter your passport by 1 PM today to win!
• Prize winners will be posted on the bulletin board at the Information Desk in the Registration Lobby at 5:00 PM.
• Pick up your prize at the OLA Office, MTCC Room 205A this evening or Saturday morning until noon.

AUTHORS
• Over 30 authors are expected to be signing in booths throughout the day. A full schedule will be on a banner at the entrance to EXPO 2008 in Hall C.

YOU CAN ALSO...
• Check your e-mail.
• Meet at the café with its expanded menu and seating.
• Find an extraordinary buy at the Brodart Silent Auction for Super Conference Scholarships. This year's selection will appeal to the individual, not just the library.