The Pennsylvania Library Association is one that consistently throws great conferences regardless of the location — so in a popular spot like Gettysburg, there’s no question the 2012 fair should be. PALA sees an average of 1 thousand in attendance, who represent near 2 thousand members are so dedicated to their craft, which includes staffing over 50 library branches in Philadelphia alone.

Pennsylvania is a large state with a population of over 12 million covering a lot of ground, and offering a lot of opportunity.