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October 5 - October 7, 2016
The Missouri Library Association is working hard to offer you a great conference. Join us at the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Oasis Convention Center in Springfield, MO, from October 5th to October 7th, 2016.
This year, we're offering about 50 sessions, 4 pre-conferences, and multiple social events. We hope to see you there!
This year, we're offering about 50 sessions, 4 pre-conferences, and multiple social events. We hope to see you there!
Thank you for helping make the 2016 MLA Conference a success! Please don't forget to fill out the conference and session evaluations linked below (or via the MoLib 2016 conference app) to help us make next year's even better!
Conference Hotel
The Ramada Oasis is officially sold out Tuesday through Thursday night!
While the ship has sailed on this conference rate at the Ramada Oasis, you can still get a great hotel room at the following venues located directly adjacent to and across from the Oasis. We do not have a conference rate agreement with these hotels, so be sure to check out third-party sites like Expedia and Hotels.com for discounted rates.
DoubleTree, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Drury Inn
While the ship has sailed on this conference rate at the Ramada Oasis, you can still get a great hotel room at the following venues located directly adjacent to and across from the Oasis. We do not have a conference rate agreement with these hotels, so be sure to check out third-party sites like Expedia and Hotels.com for discounted rates.
DoubleTree, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Drury Inn
We are pleased to offer guest rooms at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Oasis Convention Center. Conveniently located off of major Interstate 44 in Springfield, Missouri, the hotel is within walking distance of a wide selection of restaurants, a shopping center, and a golf course. Hotel reservations for the conference may be booked at any time between now and September 1st by calling the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Oasis Convention Center directly at (417) 866-5253. Please indicate “MLA 2016” for the conference rate: $86.00 Deluxe, Poolside, Pool view or Courtyard / $179.00 Executive King Suite / $249.00 Paradise Suite.
Directions to the Conference Center
The Ramada Oasis is located at 2546 N. Glenstone Ave. just south of I-44.
From the Springfield/Branson Regional Airport
Exit the terminal and turn left (east) on EE Highway, which will turn into Division. Next, turn left (north) on West Bypass (Hwy 160) to I-44 East. Take I-44 East about 5 miles and then take exit 80 to Glenstone. Go south on Glenstone about 1/8 mile, through one stoplight. The Ramada Oasis will be on the left-hand (east) side of the road.
From the North or South via US-65
From US-65, merge onto I-44 W toward Tulsa and then take exit 80 to Glenstone. Go south on Glenstone about 1/8 mile, through one stoplight. The Ramada Oasis will be on the left-hand (east) side of the road.
From the East or West via I-44
From I-44, take exit 80 to Glenstone. Go south on Glenstone about 1/8 mile, through one stoplight. The Ramada Oasis will be on the left-hand (east) side of the road.
From the Springfield/Branson Regional Airport
Exit the terminal and turn left (east) on EE Highway, which will turn into Division. Next, turn left (north) on West Bypass (Hwy 160) to I-44 East. Take I-44 East about 5 miles and then take exit 80 to Glenstone. Go south on Glenstone about 1/8 mile, through one stoplight. The Ramada Oasis will be on the left-hand (east) side of the road.
From the North or South via US-65
From US-65, merge onto I-44 W toward Tulsa and then take exit 80 to Glenstone. Go south on Glenstone about 1/8 mile, through one stoplight. The Ramada Oasis will be on the left-hand (east) side of the road.
From the East or West via I-44
From I-44, take exit 80 to Glenstone. Go south on Glenstone about 1/8 mile, through one stoplight. The Ramada Oasis will be on the left-hand (east) side of the road.
Conference Center Maps
Ramada Oasis Street Map