PLA
We are so excited to see you at PLA 2024! Please stop by booth #2114 for exciting giveaways, book signings and more. Want to learn more about exciting digital offerings like Boundless, ParentTV or PressReader? Come on by! Looking to talk workflows and CLS? We're ready for you!
In addition to in-booth demonstrations, we'll also have special appearances by the Baker and Taylor cats making for an exciting PLA photo op! Want to get your hands on the NEW 2024 cat bag? Stop by our booth to be one of the first to add the latest design to your collection.
Offsite Events
Sunny Side Up: Cataloging for the Future
Thursday, April 4th | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Hilton Columbus Downtown, Elijah Pierce Room
Join us for a complimentary breakfast featuring Lori Ann Thorrat, Cataloging Manager, Cuyahoga County and Lisa Sallee, Assistant Director at Ocean State Libraries on their success with BTCat - a state-of-the-art library cataloging utility and database and hearing the tips and tricks in cataloging for efficient workflows and strong, high-quality records.
Lunch Crunch: Innovating Workflows and Busting Myths
Thursday, April 4th | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Hilton Columbus Downtown, Elijah Pierce Room
Connect at a complimentary lunch and a jam-packed hour with some of our Custom Library Services champion customers, their workflows that are breaking the mold, and the updates of our core print business with open dialogue to address common misconceptions.
Learn from Guests:
Melissa Andrews, Chief Collection Management at Boston Public Library, MA
Griselda Clarke, Assistant Director at Brevard County Library, FL
Sean Plagge, Adult Collection Librarian at Gail Borden Library, IL
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Coffee Break with collectionHQ
Thursday, April 4th | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Hilton Columbus Downtown, Elijah Pierce Room
Fancy a coffee? Join the collectionHQ team for a coffee break and learn how the collectionHQ family of products could help your library save time, save money and improve performance.
This session is aimed at libraries of all sizes who are interested in becoming collectionHQ customers.
Baker & Taylor Customer Party
Thursday, April 4th | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Howl at the Moon Piano Bar
You are invited to come join us for an exciting night with the Baker & Taylor team and other industry
professionals while enjoying great entertainment and delicious food and drinks. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Booth Events
Spring Break Bash
Wednesday, April 3rd | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Exhibit Hall: Booth #2114
Kick off the conference with our Spring Break Bash! Come by Booth #2114 to celebrate the start of
spring and learn about our Summer Reading 2024 program along with checking out Baker & Taylor's publishing
program: Paw Prints Publishing. You will have the opportunity to mingle with our new authors,
get signed copies of their books and enjoy fun spring activities!
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Demos and Presentations
Throughout PLA
Exhibit Hall: Booth #2114
Stop by our booth and receive more information and live demonstrations of industry-leading products like Boundless, ParentTV, ePopUp Library and Comics Plus!
Meet Baker and Taylor!
Don't miss your opportunity for a photo with Baker and Taylor! Stop by Booth #2114 at the times listed below.
Thursday, April 4th
11:00am to 11:30am
2:00pm to 2:30pm
3:00pm to 3:30pm
Check our exciting schedule of author signings on Wednesday, Thursday AND Friday!