Coming to the ALISE Conference in Boston next week? Come learn more about the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)! YALSA's President Linda W. Braun will be attending the meeting and YALSA will have an exhibit booth at the conference. Stop by YALSA's booth to meet with YALSA members, ask questions about the association, pick up swag and handouts and learn more about YALSA's resources for instructors and library school students. On Jan. 12, please come to the YALSA Happy Hour, hosted by YALSA. YALSA's President, Linda W. Braun, and other YALSA leaders will be on hand to chat with you about the association and answer any questions you may have. Members and not-yet-members alike are welcome! The event is from 5-7 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the Rattlesnake Bar, 384 Boylston Street, Boston. Cash bar. Attendees can connect with fellow YALSA members and library colleagues and win raffle prizes, including YALSA publications and more. If you're not able to attend the conference, but are interested in learning more about YALSA, please visit www.ala.org/yalsa or contact YALSA at [log in to unmask] or 1.800.545.2433 x4390 (please feel free to leave a message if it's after office hours). Beth Yoke, Executive Director Young Adult Library Services Association fastest growing division of ALA 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 1.800.545.2433 x4391 fax: 312.280.5276 Download YALSA's Advocacy Toolkit http://tinyurl.com/YAadvocacy [log in to unmask]