Attendee Registration
Sam's Town Hotel & Casino
315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, LA 71101
Schedule-at-a-Glance*
* schedule is subject to change
Early Bird Registration ends February 2nd:
Member - $100
Non-Member - $200
Standard Registration February 3rd - February 25th:
Member - $150
Non-Member - $250
Single Day Registration ends February 25th:
Member - $75
Non-Member - $100
Library Science Student January 19th - February 25th:
$50
On-Site Registration at Conference March 10th - 12th:
Full Conference - $250
Single Day - $100
Registration closes February 25th at 5:00 p.m. CST
Hotel Accommodations
LLA has received a group rate for standard, single and double occupancy guest room. Attendees and exhibitors must make their own room reservations.
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino - Shreveport
315 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101
877-429-0711
Group Code: LLAC24C
Booking Link:
https://samstownshreveport.boydgaming.com/groups-and-weddings/group-reservation?groupcode=LLAC24C
Alternative and overflow accommodations are available at the Hilton-Shreveport. Please identify yourself with the "Louisiana Library Association" to receive the group rates.
Hilton - Shreveport
104 Market St.
Shreveport, LA 71101
844-202-3727
Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50740897
Pre-Conferences
The Empty Cup: Real Talk and Strategies for Addressing Burnout in Library Staff at ALL Levels
Presented by Shannan Hicks Consulting
Sunday, March 10th at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Members - $30
Non-Members - $50
Self Defense Presentation
Presented by LSU HEALTH Shreveport UCD Officer
Sunday, March 10th at 1:00 PM - 2:25 PM
Sponsored by LaSSAL
Members - $20
Non-Members - $30
What Would You Do? Library Safety & Security
Presented by Officer Jaden Holder
Sunday, March 10th at 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Sponsored by Subject Specialists
Members - $20
Non-Members - $30
NEW! Pre-Conference Package
Self-Defense Presentation AND What Would You Do? Library Safety & Security
Members - $30
Non-Members - $50
Meals and Receptions
Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting and Reception
Sunday, March 10th
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free with registration. Refreshments available.
New! After Hours Party
Sunday, March 10th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free with registration. Pre-registration is required. Wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres available. Location coming soon!
Academic Section/ACRL-LA Breakfast with Piper Hutchinson, Journalist for "The Louisiana Illuminator"
Monday, March 11th
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Members - $18
Non-Members - $23
Public/Trustee Luncheon with Special Guest Speaker
Monday, March 11th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Members - $35
Non-Members - $45
Awards Celebration
Monday, March 11th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
1 ticket free with registration. Pre-registration required. Light bites included. First hour hosted wine and beer. Cash bar available during the event.
Award winners receive 2 additional free tickets for guests.
Conference attendee guests and additional award winner guests tickets available for $20.
GODORT Breakfast: Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
Tuesday, March 12th
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Members - $18
Non-Members - $23
Grab & Go Boxed Lunch
Tuesday, March 12th
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Members and Non-Members - $20
Food Truck @ The Shreve Memorial Library
Tuesday, March 12th
12:00 - 12:50 PM
Members and Non-Members - $20
NOTE: If you prefer, you may purchase a boxed lunch to be picked up in the Exhibit Hall when the bus returns to Sam's Town.
For any questions about conference registration, email lla@amigos.org or call 972-851-8000.
All registration cancellations and refund requests for the 2024 Louisiana Library Association Annual Conference, including preconferences and meal events, must be made in writing to lla@amigos.org at least 30 days before the first day of the conference. The last day to receive a full refund is Tuesday, February 9th, 2024. There is a $25 processing fee for refunds.
