Marshall Breeding writes: “The Library Marketplace at the ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition, which remains the world’s largest assemblage of products and services for libraries, provides a unique venue for attendees to connect with company representatives. From energetic demos and mascots to giveaways and games, vendors continue to invest in their exhibit hall spaces for the opportunity to interact with current and potential customers. While this wasn’t a year for breaking news—as mergers and acquisitions seem to be in a lull—vendors demonstrated the developments and incremental progress they have made on fresh and flagship products.