WHY BECOME A FLORIDA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION SPONSOR?

Show Support for the Florida Library Community

We invite your support of the Florida Library Conference.  Florida's libraries are a vital resource to the success of our communities and your organization will be recognized at the event as a valued contributor.

Increase your Brand

Take advantage of this special opportunity to feature your company or organization to more librarians than ever before. We have options to feature sponsors for in-person and our virtual audience.  Sponsorship opportunities to feature your company solutions, data and knowledge in brief video infomercials are available.

Support and Grow Your Loyal Customer Base 

The FLA Conference brings together a significant group of professionals in the library community who make up your customer base.  Sponsorships provide you with the opportunity to give back to those who have made an investment in your product and services.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship/Advertising Form

Platinum Level: President's Reception Sponsor

SOLD- L3Harris

Audience: In-person

One of the most popular events at our conference, the President's Reception is sure to "wow" again this year! We have a fun-filled evening planned with a "19th Hole President's Reception" filled with glow mini-golf, skeeball, wine toss and a dj to keep the party going! 

Benefits:

• 3-minute speaking opportunity at start of session
• Recognition by President during reception
• Prominent display of logo on screen during event
• Two (2) tickets to in-person reception
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons
• An email opportunity to all conference attendees before the conference
• Promotional item in conference bags (provided by sponsor)

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Platinum Level: Closing Session and Bag Sponsor

SOLD- GALE

Audience: In-person and Virtual

Featuring our distinguished Awards Session with a sit-down Lunch and our Board of Directors Induction Ceremony. This session will be live-streamed for our virtual attendees too! We're also providing all in-person attendees with a conference bag; expected in-person attendees is 300 (maximum); expected virtual attendees- 250+. 

Benefits:

• 3-minute speaking presentation time at start of closing session
• One (1) Ticket for Lunch included
• Prominent display of your company logo on attendee bags
• Prominent display of logo on screen at start of session
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons
• An email opportunity to all conference attendees before the conference
• Promotional item in conference bags (provided by sponsor)   

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Gold Level: Opening Session

SOLD- Brainfuse

Audience: In-person and Virtual

Our Opening Session allows all attendees, in-person and virtual, to gather together and kick off our conference!  Featuring an FLA Welcome and inspiring Keynote Speaker Mirna Valerio (to read more about her, click here) This session will be live-streamed for our virtual attendees too!

Benefits

• 3-minute speaking opportunity at start of session
• Prominent display of logo on screen at start of session
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons
• An email opportunity to all conference attendees before the conference
• Promotional item in conference bags (provided by sponsor)

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Gold Level: Registration Sponsor

SOLD- Department of Library and Information Services (DLIS)

Audience: In-person and Virtual

The perfect opportunity for every attendee (we're expecting over 550 in-person and virtual attendees) to spot your logo, front and center! 

Benefits:

• Prominent display of interactive logo on the registration webpage and registration form 
• Prominent display of signage at registration desk
• Table for your promotional materials near registration desk
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons

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Gold Level: Mobile App/Wifi Sponsor- $2500 (1 available)

SOLD- R. George & Associates

Audience: In-person and Virtual

This fun conference feature is back! Not only will it house all of the need-to-know information but it will also incorporate an interactive scavenger hunt game for all attendees!

Benefits:

• Prominent display of sponsor logo on mobile app used by all attendees
• The conference wifi password will be the name of your company
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons

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Gold Level: OnDemand Education Sponsor: $2,500  (1 available)

Audience: In-person and Virtual

Our attendees LOVE the breakout sessions at our conference. This year, FLA is happy to announce an OnDemand Education platform that will house recorded breakout and poster sessions for attendees to watch at their convenience. Access to the OnDemand Education Sessions will be given through the end of the summer...that’s 3 extra months of advertising for your organization!

Benefits:

• Prominent display of interactive logo on our OnDemand Education Platform
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons
  

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Gold Level: Name Badges: $2000

SOLD- University of South Florida

Audience: In-person

Benefits:

• Prominent display of your logo on all in-person name badges
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons

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Gold Level:  Friends of FLA Sponsor: $1500 (unlimited)

SOLD- Florida Association of Health Plans

Audience: In-person and Virtual

Benefits:

Gold Level: Author Tables Sponsor: $1000 (1 available)

Audience: In-person

Benefits:

NEW~ Live-stream Session Sponsor: $750 (7 available)

1 SOLD- Bibliocommons

Audience: In-person and virtual

Just released, this new sponsorship provides you with a speaking opportunity to reach both in-person and virtual audiences. You can participate on site or virtually. Choose which session you'd like to introduce! For a full list of live-streamed sessions, click here. (available sessions are marked as "live-streamed"). 

Benefits: 

• 2-minute speaking opportunity at start of session and intro breakout session
• Prominent display of logo on screen at beginning of the session
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons
• An email opportunity to all conference attendees before the conference

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Video Infomercial: $500 (unlimited)

Audience: In-person and virtual
Due May 10th

Benefits:

Silver Level: “Power Breakfast or Lunch” Session $500 + F/B Cost (*estimated $2,500 for up to 50 people) (3 available)

2 of 3 SOLD- BAKER & TAYLOR, OCLC

Audience: In-person

Example Menus: Make your Own Tacos; Brown Bag Sandwiches & Sides*Includes:

• Breakout room 1.5 hours
• A/V equipment (includes Projector & Screen, bring your own laptop)
• Lunch Buffet for up to 50 people (based on available menu)
• Company Logo on signage at breakout room
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• F/B Cost billed to sponsor after the event

*Estimate only; FLA does not guarantee any estimate of menu cost, it is included here for budgeting purposes only. 

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Silver Level: Alumni or “Meet & Greet” Reception $350 + F/B Cost (*estimated $2,500 for up to 50 people) (2 available)

1 SOLD- Florida State University

Audience: In-person

Includes:

• Reception room 1.5 hours in evening
• A/V equipment (includes Projector & Screen, bring your own laptop)
• Company Logo on signage at breakout room
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• FLA will work with sponsor on menu orders and all food and beverage cost will be billed to sponsor after the event

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Audience: In-person

Our in-person attendees will have the chance to refuel on caffeine, enjoy a moment to soak in the experience, and wave hello to an old friend at our socially distanced coffee station.

Benefits: 

• Prominent display of logo on signage at coffee station
• Table for your promotional materials near coffee station
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons 

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Bronze Level: Poster Session $500 (0 available)

3 SOLD- Friends of the State Library and Archives of Florida, Florida Association of College & Research Libraries (FACRL), Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library System

Audience: In-person

Poster Sessions are back! Presenters showcase projects and events they have completed and want to share with others. This event in the Exhibit Hall is very popular with our attendees.

Benefits:

• Prominent display of logo on signage in the Exhibit Hall
• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons 

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SWAG: PROMO ITEM OR PRINTED INSERT in conference bag (limited to 5; first-come basis): $150

3 of 5 SOLD- JanWay, University Press of Florida, The Wall Street Journal 

Audience: In-person 

Benefits:

Promotional piece (purchased and shipped by sponsor) inserted in all conference attendee bags.

NOTE: Sponsor must provide a quantity of at least 300 of the item.  Sponsor must provide shipping prior to the event to the FLA office, no later than May 10th.

• Recognition on FLA website
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2022 spring edition of Florida Libraries journal

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Advertising Opportunity

Conference Program Brochure Ad

Inside Cover- $750* (1 available)
SOLD-Back Cover- $750* (1 available)
Half Page- $500* (2 available)
1/4 Page- $250* (2 available)

For ad specs and instructions, please contact Karen Layton, FLA Communication & Events Manager at [email protected]. The deadline submit your artwork for publication is May 6, 2022.

*FLA Members receive a 10% discount 

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