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 EXHIBIT | Sponsor | VENDOR registration FORM | Download the Vendor Prospectus (PDF) Partner Opportunities at Spring Institute for Youth Services 2024Why Partner with MLA at Spring Institute for Youth Services 2024?Every March the Michigan Library Association hosts the Spring Institute for Youth Services, Michigan’s premier annual education event for youth library professionals. Children and teen services library professionals from across the state gather together to share, discover and experience best practices at formal sessions. vendor exhibits, and networking activities in a fun and collaborative learning environment. Spring Institute for Youth Services is an annual two-day conference that brings together approximately 250 library professionals, as well vendors, performers, and authors for two days of education, exhibits, networking, special events, and interactive activities. The 2024 theme is It’s a Beautiful Day in the Library and aims to celebrate and rejuvenate library workers and celebrate them as neighborhood and community helpers. We welcome back our long-time supporters and look forward to engaging with new organizations and partners. There are various ways to be involved, but these packages are not set in stone. If you have ideas, let’s talk possibilities!
View the Spring Institute for Youth Services 2024 Prospectus
Conference Venue and HotelVanDyk Mortgage Convention Center Group room rates at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center start at $149. Please use this reservation link or call the hotel directly at (231) 722-0100 and refer to the Michigan Library Association Spring Institute to qualify for the discount rate. Reserve your room by February 6, 2024. Room block may sell-out sooner. Learn more about Muskegon at visitmuskegon.org.
Register to Sponsor or Exhibit at Spring Institute for Youth Services 2024
ExhibitExhibiting at the Spring Institute for Youth Services gets you face to face with decision makers and youth and teen library workers from across the state of Michigan.
Tentative Schedule
Exhibit Booth FeesEarly Bird Rate, Reserved by January 19, 2024: $300.00 Standard Rate, Reserved by February 9, 2024: $400.00 Exhibit Booth Includes:
Optional Add-ons
Register to Exhibit at Spring Institute for Youth Services 2024
Non-Profit Partner FairBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! On Friday, March 8, 2024, we will be hosting an exhibition of non-profit organizations and community partners who work with and serve Michigan libraries and youths.
If this sounds like your organization, consider joining us on Friday, March 8, 2024. Registration is complimentary but space is limited and offered on a first-come first-served basis. Partners must be registered by February 9, 2024.
REGISTER TO EXHIBIT AT Spring Institute for Youth Services 2024SponsorWe will work with you to customize any sponsorship opportunity that best aligns with your goals and objectives and gives the maximum return on your investment for your organization and the conference attendees. By sponsoring the Spring Institute for Youth Services, you can show your dedication and support to Michigan’s youth and teen library staff and leaders. This highly attended event attracts library workers from across the state and is a great opportunity to showcase your brand, products, and services. All sponsorship opportunities include logo recognition in program book, event app, signage, and on the MLA website and social media. Sponsorship OpportunitiesAll-Conference Sponsor — $5,000
Breakfast Sponsor — $2,000
Library Reception Sponsor — $1,750
Keynote Sponsor — $1,500
Lanyards Sponsor — $1,000
*Logo must be single color. Lanyard width is 3/8” Break Station Sponsor — $1,000
Mobile App Sponsor — $750
Trivia Game Sponsor — $500
Chair Drop – $300
Supporter Sponsor – $150
Register to Sponsor or Exhibit at Spring Institute for Youth Services 2024
Policies and GuidelinesCancellationNo cancellation refunds will be issued after February 1, 2024. Cancellations received by January 31, 2024 are subject to a $150.00 cancellation fee. DeadlinesExhibit Booth Early Bird Rate expires November 30, 2023. Advertisements must be purchased by January 1, 2024. Please submit artwork to MLA no later than February 1, 2024. Booth AssignmentBooth assigned on a first come, first serve basis apart from the All-Conference Sponsor who reserves first choice. Code of ConductDownload the complete Code of Conduct (pdf) MLA’s vision is to be a highly effective, trusted network of libraries, library employees, trustees, friends and supporters working together to support and promote the highest quality library services throughout Michigan. To fulfill our vision, MLA has built, and is dedicated to maintaining, an inclusive and equitable community where all people can come together to advance our shared vision. MLA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all participants and MLA staff. Each participant, including attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, staff, and service providers, is expected to understand and follow MLA policies and report any violations. These expectations apply to all MLA activities (whether virtual or in-person), including but not limited to those held in conjunction with conferences, events, and meetings.Any conduct that is prohibited in-person is also prohibited online, including but not limited to on MLA social media pages and other online platforms. ConsentRegistration and attendance at, or participation in, MLA meetings or other activities constitutes an agreement by the registration to the use and distribution of the registrants or attendees' image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions of such events and activities by MLA. Please contact MLA at [email protected] if you'd like to be removed from any list. Health and Safety GuidelinesMLA will make every effort to ensure that provided meals are free of any declared allergens. Please ensure you have alerted MLA staff to any allergies you may have. If you have emergency medications, such as an EpiPen, please carry it with you during the conference. Although we always aim to work with you to provide a safe and comfortable conference, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free event or prevent others from bringing potential allergens to the event. Conference attendees and exhibitors are asked to refrain from bringing, distributing, and consuming products containing peanuts and other nuts at the conference. We ask you to be courteous and conscientious of others while meeting in-person at the event, especially when it comes to health and safety. Questions? Contact us!For additional information or questions please contact Amber Sheerin, MLA Program and Event Director at (517) 394-2774 ext. 223 or [email protected]. |
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