American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition

McCormick Place Convention Center

Friday, June 23 - Monday, June 26, 2017

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

Quick Facts

What's Included in the Standard Booth

  • General Exhibitors
    Booth Size: 10' x 10'
    Backwall Drape: Black / White
    Sidewall Drape: Black
    Aisle Carpet Color: Blue Jay
    Small Press
    Backwall Drape: Red
    Sidewall Drape: Red
    Aisle Carpet Color: Blue Jay
    1 - 6' Red Skirted Table
    1 - ID Sign
    Pepper Booth Carpet
    Pavilions
    Booth Size: 10' x 10'
    Backwall Drape: Teal / White
    Sidewall Drape: Teal
    Aisle Carpet Color: Blue Jay

Important Dates and Deadlines

Please take notice - This event moves out on overtime, all applicable surcharges will apply.
Straight Time: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Overtime: All other times, Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays.
Trucks signing in after 2:00 PM may be charged at the overtime rate.

*All inbound carriers must check into the advance warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

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Thu. May. 18, 2017Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Wed. May. 31, 2017Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment 5:00 PM
Fri. Jun. 16, 2017Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 2:30 PM
Wed. Jun. 21, 2017Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Thu. Jun. 22, 2017Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Fri. Jun. 23, 2017Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Wed. Jun. 21, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Thu. Jun. 22, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PMEmpty containers must be removed from the exhibit floor by day
Fri. Jun. 23, 20178:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Show Hours:
Fri. Jun. 23, 20175:30 PM To 7:00 PM
Sat. Jun. 24, 20179:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Jun. 25, 20179:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Jun. 26, 20179:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Mon. Jun. 26, 20172:00 PM To 8:00 PM
Tue. Jun. 27, 20178:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Mon. Jun. 26, 2017Empty containers will be returned starting at 3:00 PM
Tue. Jun. 27, 2017Carriers MUST be checked in by 10:00 AM
Tue. Jun. 27, 2017All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 12:00 PM
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Shipping Addresses



Advance Shipment to Warehouse
GES
American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
4108 W. 52nd Place
Chicago, IL  60632
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on or between business days: Thursday, May 18, 2017
  • Thursday, May 18, 2017 - Friday, June 16, 2017

Warehouse receiving hours are:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM; Closed 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM & Holidays.

Please refer to the GES Warehouse Closure Calendar for official closure dates.

*All inbound carriers must check into the advance warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

Please note: Shipments arriving before Thursday, May 18, 2017 will incur a storage fee. Shipments arriving after Friday, June 16, 2017 may incur an additional charge. Please refer to the Material Handling/Drayage Services page for more information.

Direct Shipment to Exhibit Site
GES
American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60616-1490
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:
Wednesday, June 21, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM 
Thursday, June 22, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM 
Friday, June 23, 20178:00 AM To 4:00 PM 

Please Note: Shipments not arriving on the above designated time frame, on a holiday, or on overtime will incur additional charges.


2900 S. Moe Drive
Marshaling Yard Site Address
2900 S. Moe Drive
Chicago, IL  60616
United States of America

Need more info on how to ship and where? Review Material Handling Information

GES Logistics

Shipping to the Show with GES Logistics - We Can Ship It For You

Let us handle all your shipping needs and enjoy priority move-in/move-out and more.

With decades of trade show experience, GES Logistics understands your transportation needs. As the Official Services Provider for your show, we offer a variety of fully integrated services and competitive rates that include:

  • One-way or roundtrip shipping to and from the show floor.
  • Priority move-in/move-out.
  • Online tracking 24/7.
  • Show site GES support team.

Roundtrip domestic logistics for non-local shipments of 5,000 lbs or less is called Transportation Plus and also gets you:

  • 10% off material handling.
  • Free weight certificate.
  • No carrier wait time fees.
  • All GES tradeshow services within one invoice (No need to track invoicing from other carriers).

GES will not act as Importer of Record (IOR) or Ultimate Consignee regarding exhibitor freight and will not provide a Power of Attorney to any entity regarding exhibitor freight.