Computers In Libraries 2008 Conference Update
NELINET, the New England affiliate of OCLC will be offering special discounts for the Computers In Libraries 2008 Conference:
“Information Today, Inc. has announced that the Computers in Libraries 2008 Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA, on April 7-9, 2008. In addition, there is a Combo Conference of Computers in Libraries general conference and Internet@Schools East. The combo conference runs April 7-8, 2008.
Cost
Information Today, Inc. is offering NELINET members a special rate of $219.00 for the three-day conference. They are also offering a special rate of $219.00 for the combo conference of Computers in Libraries general conference and Internet@Schools East conference. This is more than a 50% savings off the regular price. In addition, a special rate of $99.00 for the Internet@Schools East conference is available. There are no discount rates for pre-conference or post-conference seminars or workshops.
Registration
To register for this conference, please complete both the Computers in Libraries Conference Registration Form and the NELINET Payment Form. Mail or fax the forms to Maria Brady at NELINET.
Registration Deadline
To receive the NELINET discount, registrations must be received no later than Monday, March 3, 2008. No refunds or cancellations can be made after Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
Hotel Discounts
For your convenience, hotel reservations can be made at the HYATT REGENCY CRYSTAL CITY on the website at www.mtcreservations.com, which is available 24 hours – 7 days a week or via email at bookit at mtcreservations.com. You will receive an acknowledgement of your reservation either by email or fax. See Information Today’s website for more details.
Questions or Special Requirements
If you have any questions about registering for the conference, please contact Maria Brady (1.800.635.4638 x1941 or brady at nelinet.net).”
Also, there are two new tracks for government libraries and special libraries. Some of the sessions include One click ahead: best of Resource Shelf, Learning from newspaper publishing, Learning from non-profits and Creative Commons: copyright alternative?
For more conference info:
http://www.infotoday.com/cil2008/
http://www.nelinet.net/edserv/conf/info_today/cil/2008.htm
Posted by Rich
