Sponsors

 

RBMS Preconference Sponsorship Program

The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of the Association of College & Research Libraries plays a leading role in local, national, and international special collections communities. Approximately 350 rare books and manuscripts librarians will meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Tuesday, June 22 through Friday, June 25 2010 for the 51st RBMS Preconference.

Reach the best and brightest professionals in rare books and manuscripts librarianship!

As a conference sponsor, you will have a targeted reach, measurable returns, and access to our national network of rare books and manuscripts librarians.  Strengthen your ties with special collections librarians and the work of RBMS by participating in the ABAA Booksellers' Showcase or becoming an RBMS Preconference Sponsor.

 

RBMS Preconference Sponsorship Opportunities

The RBMS Preconference offers several opportunities for high visibility along with your option to provide general conference support at four different levels of giving. Apart from "general conference support," all other sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis:

FOLIO CIRCLE ($3,000 or more)

Plenary Session Sponsorship - $5,000 [claimed – PACSCL, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania]

Co-sponsor Welcome Reception - $3,000 [claimed – Michael Brown Rare Books]

General Conference Support – ($3,000 or more)

QUARTO CIRCLE ($1,000–$2,999)

Sponsor Coffee Break - $2,500

Conference Tote Bag - $2,000 [claimed – Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts Company]

Vade Mecum (Conference Program) - $2,000 [claimed – Chemical Heritage Foundation]

Attendee Badge Holder - $1,500 [claimed – National Archives Mid-Atlantic Region]

Conference Shuttles - $1,500  [claimed – Drexel University Libraries & the Drexel College of Medicine Archives]

Scholarship Breakfast - $1,500 [claimed – Atlas Systems, Inc.]

University of the Arts Open House refreshments - $1,500 [claimed – Atlas Systems, Inc.]

Workshops - $1,000 each [claimed – Bonhams, College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Library Company of Philadelphia, Rosenbach Museum and Library]

General Conference Support – ($1,000–$2,999)

OCTAVO CIRCLE ($500–$999)

First-time Attendee Orientation - $750
Booksellers' Showcase Participation - $500 [full]

General Conference Support – ($500–$999)

DUODECIMO CIRCLE ($250–$499)

General Conference Support – ($250 - $499)

SEXTODECIMO CIRCLE ($150-$249)

General Conference Support

 

Benefits at Each Level of Support

RBMS provides broad visibility and recognition for donors at all levels:

FOLIO CIRCLE ($3,000 or more)

Folio Circle members will receive:

• Public recognition by name at a sponsored event
• An invitation to include a current catalog in registrants' tote bags (400 copies)
• Public recognition by name on the RBMS electronic discussion list
• A list of preconference registrants with contact information for a one-time electronic or paper mailing
• Hyperlinked company logo on the RBMS Preconference website
• Acknowledgment and URL listing in the preconference Vade Mecum
• Inclusion in ACRL's advertisement acknowledging sponsors in American Libraries magazine (readership of over 50,000)
• 1 day admission to Preconference

QUARTO CIRCLE ($1,000–$2,999)

Quarto Circle members will receive:

• An invitation to include a current catalog in registrants' tote bags
• Public recognition by name on the RBMS electronic discussion list
• A list of preconference registrants with contact information for a one-time electronic or paper mailing
• A link to their website on the RBMS Preconference website
  Acknowledgment and URL listing in the preconference Vade Mecum
• Inclusion in ACRL's advertisement acknowledging sponsors in American Libraries magazine (readership of over 50,000)

OCTAVO CIRCLE ($500–$999)

Booksellers' Showcase Exhibitors will receive:

Table-top space at the Booksellers' Showcase on the opening day of the program

Other Octavo Circle members will receive:

• An invitation to send a short list or brochure (12 pages or less) for inclusion in registrants' tote bags (400 copies)

All Octavo Circle members will receive:

• A list of preconference registrants with contact information for a one-time electronic or paper mailing
• A link to their website on the RBMS Preconference website
• Acknowledgment and URL listing in the preconference Vade Mecum
• Inclusion in ACRL's advertisement acknowledging sponsors in American Libraries magazine (readership of over 50,000)

DUODECIMO CIRCLE ($250–$499)

Duodecimo Circle members will receive:

• An invitation to send a card or single-page leaflet/brochure for inclusion in registrants' tote bags
• A list of preconference registrants with contact information for a one-time electronic or paper mailing
• A link to their website on the RBMS Preconference website
• Acknowledgment and URL listing in the preconference Vade Mecum
• Inclusion in ACRL's advertisement acknowledging sponsors in American Libraries magazine (readership of over 50,000)

SEXTODECIMO CIRCLE ($150-$249)

Sextodecimo Circle members will receive:

• An invitation to send a card or single-page leaflet/brochure for inclusion in registrants’ tote bags

 

Current Sponsors

RBMS gratefully acknowledges the support of the following 2010 preconference sponsors:

Folio Circle ($3,000 or more)

American Philosophical Society
Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America
Atlas Systems, Inc.
Bruce McKittrick Rare Books, Inc.
Chemical Heritage Foundation
Michael Brown Rare Books
Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries (PACSCL)
Temple University
University of Pennsylvania

Quarto Circle ($1,000–$2,999)

Bonhams
Bryn Mawr College
Drexel University Libraries & the Drexel College of Medicine Archives
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
La Salle University
Library Company of Philadelphia
Marilyn Braiterman Rare Books
National Archives Mid-Atlantic Region
Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts Company

Octavo Circle ($500–$999)

College of Physicians of Philadelphia
David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books, LLC
Digital Transitions
Friends of the Lehigh University Library
German Society of Pennsylvania
Hagley Museum and Library
Haverford College
Johanson Rare Books
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
Marc Selvaggio, Bookseller
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Rosenbach Museum and Library
Union League of Philadelphia

Booksellers' Showcase Participants

Duodecimo Circle ($250–$499)

Azavea
City of Philadelphia
Estates of Mind
Lux Mentis

Sextodecimo Circle ($150-$249)

Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Presbyterian Historical Society

 

How to Become a Preconference Sponsor

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities (excluding Booksellers' Showcase), please e-mail Ruth Hughes, RBMS Local Arrangements Co-Chair at hughes@librarycompany.org.

If you are interested in providing general conference support, please submit the RBMS Preconference Remittance Form included.

Checks payable to the "Association of College and Research Libraries" or credit card information should be sent by April 30, 2010 with a completed remittance form to:

ACRL RBMS Support
ATTN: Katie Coombes
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2795
Phone: 312/280-2519
Fax: 312/280-2520
E-mail: kcoombes@ala.org

 

How to Submit Materials for the RBMS Tote bag

Qualifying sponsors are invited to include materials in the conference tote bag according to instructions for their level of support. Materials for inclusion in tote bags should be sent by 1 June 2010 to:

Ruth Hughes
RBMS 2010
c/o Library Company of Philadelphia
1314 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215 546 3181 (voice)
215 546 5167 (fax)
Hughes@librarycompany.org

We appreciate your support!

Questions concerning sponsorship levels and opportunities may be directed to Ruth Hughes, RBMS Local Arrangements Co-Chair at hughes@librarycompany.org.