Tabletop Rules and Regulations

AN OPTION FOR EMERGING COMPANIES

New publications and technologies often are introduced to the library market by smaller start-up companies. In order to give these companies access to the vital market they seek, CLA has designated a special display option for these companies. If your organization is developing new products and services, this is a low-cost opportunity to introduce yourself to the library market.

What It Includes

These exhibitors are supplied many standard benefits as in other areas of the exhibition, but are limited in the method in which they may utilize their display space.

The fee includes:

  • One six-foot skirted (in official show colors) display table
  • Two side chairs
  • Carpet (show colors)
  • Back drape with a standard booth identification sign
  • A standard listing in the Online Program
  • Exhibitor Badges for access to the exhibit floor

Other furnishings (limited to signage, chairs, wastebaskets, electrical) may be ordered, at an additional charge, from the general contractor. Additional tables may not be brought in or ordered.

TABLETOP EXHIBIT SPACE RULES

Definition: Exhibit consisting of a tabletop display of products.

A PDF file of these rules can be found at this link.

TABLETOP EXHIBIT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Reminder: All Tabletop exhibitors must adhere to the following Tabletop Rules and Regulations.
 
 

All tabletop exhibits are provided with a 6’ foot draped table, carpet and two chairs.

All display materials must be confined to the top of the table and may not exceed three feet in height from the top of the table.

Additional tables may not be brought in or ordered.

Exact placement of tables may vary from floor plan.

No tabletop exhibitor may change the location of the assigned table.
     
 

Tabletop exhibitors may place a sign or vertical exhibit(s) on their table as long as they fit in the 6’0” x 2’0” (1.83m x .61m) table area and do not exceed 3’0” (.91m) from the tabletop.

  • do not exceed length of table with signs/products
     
 

Tabletop exhibitors may hang signage or banners (limit 1) from the back drape support to promote company identity or products. This area is limited to a space 6’0” wide x 4’0” high (1.83m x 122m), extending down from the top of the back drape line.

  • limited to 1 sign or banner from the back drape (limited to 4’ x 6’) OR 1 standing sign (limited to 2' x 6')
     
 

Tabletop exhibitors may place 1 standing sign within their display area to promote company identity or products as long sign fits in the 6’0” x 2’0” (1.83m x .61m) table area and does not exceed 2' x 6'.

  • limited to 1 sign or banner from the back drape (limited to 4’ x 6’) OR 1 standing sign (limited to 2' x 6')
     

No exhibit or sign may interfere with, obscure, or block the view of another exhibit. No table exhibitor may construct a back wall or any equipment or display materials other than on the table provided. No product, video equipment or display materials may be placed on the floor.

Additional tables may not be brought in or ordered.

Intent: Other tabletop exhibits are entitled to a reasonable sight line. Displays are limited to the tabletop due to the nature and intent of the Tabletop Exhibit Space.
     

TABLETOP EXHIBIT “DONT’S”
 

Limited to 1 sign or banner from the back drape (limited to 4’ x 6’) OR 1 standing sign (limited to 2' x 6').

  • cannot have BOTH a sign hanging from back drape and a standing sign
     
 

Only 1 up standing sign is allowed in tabletop exhibits.
     
 

Standing signs must be within the 6’0” x 2’0” (1.83m x .61m) table area, and are limited to 2' x 6.
     
 

No product, video equipment or display materials may be placed on floor, with the exception of a standing sign.

Display racks or shelves sitting on the floor are not permitted.
     
  Additional tables may not be brought in or ordered.
     

If a violation is identified and not brought in compliance, the exhibitor may be removed from the exhibit hall without refund.