As PLA 2008 was so much fun, we decided to pack up a bunch of WebJunction staff and head on down to Anaheim for ALA Annual next month.

I’m personally excited as this will be my first ever Annual, so I’m doing an informal crash course on tips for first timers (if you have any, please post a comment!). And our entire team is excited because this will be the first time we’ll showcase live demo sneak peeks of the new WebJunction, launching later this summer.

There are a range of places we’ll be, showing off the new site or just hanging out with everyone, and we’d love to invite you to join us.

For a (mostly) complete list of WebJunction events, and to let us know you’re coming, visit the OCLC registration page.

WebJunction Member Reception – Yes, it’s back! With a packed house and overwhelmingly positive feedback from the Reception at PLA (photos here), we had to do it again. The Reception is a great way to unwind from a long day of conference activities and meet other members of the WebJunction community. Marilyn Mason and Jay Jordan will stop by to say a few words, and the food and drinks will flow!

Friday June 27, 5-8pm; Marriott Anaheim, Grand Ballroom Salon A-D

In the Exhibit Hall - There’s lots of time available for the exhibit hall, so please stop by and chat up the WebJunction team. It’s a great place to get a demo of what’s coming in the new WebJunction site as well.

Saturday – Monday, 9am-5pm and Tuesday 9am-1pm; OCLC Booth

Sneak Peek Suite – Want to learn more and perhaps get a closer look at our future site? Stop by the OCLC Blue Suite Sunday afternoon to hang out and chat up our team while looking through a demo or two.

Sunday June 29th, 1:30-5:30pm, Marriott Anaheim, OCLC Blue Suite (visit the OCLC Information Booth in the Exhibit Hall for directions)

I’ll stop there and let others blog about other sessions, events, and happenings – including the Library 2.0 Roundtable, Spanish Language Outreach activities, OCLC Blog Salon (how could we skip this?), and more. Watch this space, and we’ll see you in Anaheim.

Kevin