Date: Wed, 18 Jan 1995 08:25:32 CST
From: Gregg.Opelka@UIC.EDU
Note: Information in this message is contained in the
printed ACRL 7th National Conference Preliminary Program
mailed to ACRL members. If you received the printed program,
we apologize for the duplication and would appreciate your
sharing this information with a colleague.
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Attend the ACRL 7th National Conference!
Continuity and Transformation:
The Promise of Confluence
March 29-April 1, 1995
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Contained in this file:
o Registration form
o Travel information
o Housing information
For additional information:
o see the January 1995 issue of College & Research
Libraries News, P1-P20
o contact Cynthia Taylor by
e-mail: cynthia.taylor@ala.org
telephone: 1-800-545-2433
o gopher to gopher.uic.edu 70.
1. Choose The Library from the menu
2. Select The American Library Association (ALA)
3. Select XIII. ALA divisions
4. Select the Association of College and
Research Libraries (ACRL)
5. Select Chapter 10 - National Conferences for
more detailed information on all aspects of the
ACRL 7th National Conference
REGISTRATION FORM
Directions for completing this form:
1. Please complete and return this advance registration
form with your payment or charge card information. Fax
or mail to:
ACRL Seventh National Conference Registration
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2795
Fax: (312) 280-2520
2. Advance registration forms must be received no
later than February 28, 1995. Forms received after that
date will be subject to a $45 late fee.
3. Refund requests must be submitted in writing prior
to March 5, 1995, and are subject to a $50 cancellation
fee. Refunds will be processed and mailed after May 1,
1995.
Confirmation
Your badge and receipt will be sent to this
address, if we receive your registration by
February 28, 1995.
_______________________________________________________
Name
_______________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________________
City State Zip
_______________________________________________________
Daytime Phone Fax
_______________________________________
E-mail
_______________________________________________________
ALA member no.
I. Registration Fees (Circle one)
Until Jan. 7-
Jan. 6 Feb. 28 Onsite
ACRL/PLA personal member $160 $185 $225
ALA personal member $185 $225 $265
Nonmember $280 $305 $345
FT lib. school student $105 $105 $145
II. Preconferences (Circle one)
ACRL/PLA ALA Non-
members members mem.
Cultural Diversity and TQM $75 $100 $135
How to Maximize Your Resource $105 $140 $175
Imaging in Libraries $99 $134 $170
Managing Student Workers $105 $140 $175
Teaching the Internet $110 $145 $180
The Practical Librarian $65 $100 $135
Librarians as Campus Leaders $45 $80 $115
___I have special dietary needs.
(ACRL staff will contact you.)
III. ACRL Local Tours and Events
(Circle all that apply)
Local Library Tour A $10.00
Local Library Tour B $10.00
Gateway Clipper Fleet $37.50
Pittsburgh Symphony $35.00
IV. Featured Speaker Luncheon with Ronald Takaki
___ Yes, I will attend the Featured Speaker
Luncheon. (Free with registration, but you
must indicate here if you wish to attend.)
___I have special dietary needs. (ACRL staff will
contact you.)
___I will require Americans with Disabilities Act
special assistance on site.
My daytime phone number is: __________________
V. Summary of Fees
I. Registration $________________
II. Preconferences $________________
III. ACRL Local Tours and Events $________________
Total $________________
_____ Check enclosed (Make payable to ACRL)
_____ Charge
___VISA ___MasterCard ___American Express
_______________________________ ________________
Card Number Expiration Date
_______________________________________________
Signature
Badge Information
Please print exactly what you want to have printed
on your badge. Include First Name, Last Name,
Organization Name, Organization City, and State
Note: All tours and events are offered on a
cost-recovery basis and may be cancelled if
there is insufficient registration. In the event
that an ACRL-sponsored activity is cancelled,
ACRL cannot be responsible for any
cancellation/change charges assessed to registrants
by airlines, travel agencies, or hotels.
Housing/travel information
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Conference Hotels
The Ramada Hotel - One Bigelow Square
Downtown all-suite hotel situated in the center of
Steel Plaza.
The Westin William Penn
Grand-style hotel in the heart of the Golden Triangle
business district, opposite Mellon Square.
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh
Deluxe contemporary hotel situated downtown atop a
nine- floor office building.
Pittsburgh Vista
Sleek 25-story hotel with a 4-story atrium lobby_part
of Liberty Center hotel, office, and retail complex.
Across the street from the convention center.
Discount Airfares to Pittsburgh
Travel Technology Group is the official travel
management company for ACRL. TTG will offer ACRL
members and exhibitors discounted airfare to Pittsburgh
on American Airlines (15% off coach; 5% off lowest
applicable fare) and US Air (10% off coach; 5% off
lowest applicable fare). TTG will also provide ACRL
with the following services and incentives:
o Book your airline ticket to Pittsburgh through TTG
before the ALA Midwinter Meeting and be entered in
a drawing to win a free airline ticket to anywhere
in the continental United States; the drawing will
be held at the ACRL booth
o $100,000 flight insurance with every ticket
purchase
o On-site assistance for help with changes
o Friendly, experienced agents to assist with all
reservations
o Your ticket will be mailed within 24 hours of
issuance.
To make your airline reservations, call Travel
Technology Group at (800) 355-8091 or (312) 527-7270,
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (CST).
Discount Rail to Pittsburgh
To book rail reservations on Amtrack for 10% off their
lowest fare, call (800) USA-RAIL. (File #X016F930)
Directions from the Airport to Downtown
Getting from the airport to downtown Pittsburgh is easy
and convenient. The Airline Transportation Company
operates a shuttle service between the airport and
downtown hotels every 30 minutes weekdays and every
hour evenings and weekends. Taxi, limosine, and car
rental services are also available.
Weather
In late March and early April, Pittsburgh's daytime
high temperatures average near 40 degrees F., however
the weather can change suddenly.
HOUSING RESERVATION FORM
Association of College and Research Libraries
Seventh National Conference
March 29-April 1, 1995
Pittsburgh, PA
Mail/Fax/Call:
ACRL Travel Desk
110 West Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60610
fax: (312) 329-9513
(800) 355-8091
Please print or type.
o Return completed form and first night's deposit to
Travel Technology Group. A first night's
deposit, by credit card or check, is required to
secure hotel reservations.
Make checks payable to: Travel Technology Group.
o All changes/cancellations should be made with
Travel Technology Group up to 30 days prior to the
meeting date. After this date changes should be
made directly with the hotel.
o A written confirmation will be sent to you within
7-10 days of booking your reservation.
Hotels and Rates
Sgl Double Triple Quad Suite
The Hyatt $92 $92 $102 $102 on request
Ramada Hotel -- -- -- -- junior: $90;
1 bdrm: $110
Vista $110 $120 -- -- on request
Will. Penn $110 $130 -- -- on request
______________________________________
Last Name of Occupant
______________________________________
First Name
______________________________________
Organization
_____________________________________________________
City State Zip
_____________________________________________________
Phone Fax
Arrival date_______________________
Departure date_____________________
Hotel Choice:
1st choice:
2nd choice:
3rd choice:
4th choice:
Room Type: (check one)
__single __double __triple
__quad __junior suite
__1 bdrm suite __no smoking
Sharing with (if applicable)
_________________________________________________
Room Guarantee:
__Check enclosed Amount $__________________
__Charge
Credit card type: _______________________
Card #: _________________________________
Expiration date________________________________
____________________________________________
Cardholder name
____________________________________________
Signature
Deposit is nonrefundable if reservation is cancelled
less than 72 hours prior to arrival.
Gregg Opelka, Editorial Assistant
C&RL News, ACRL, American Library Association
(312) 280-2514
e-mail: Gregg.Opelka@ala.org
