[Libs-Or] 2009 OLA Conference

[Suzanne Sager]

If you are attending the 2009 OLA Conference, please read through the 
following tips.
 
The 2009 OLA Conference is almost here!  This year there are several 
changes that you need to know about.  We have included the changes as 
well as some tips to help you get the most out of your conference 
experience.
 
One State, Many Bags-There _will not_ be conference bags available this 
year.  Instead we are encouraging conference attendees to bring their 
own bag.  You are welcome to bring a library bag to use yourself or swap 
for a different one.  This can also include a bag from a library or from 
an earlier conference.  You can also donate extra library bags that you 
no longer need.  You can bring other types of bags to use yourself, but 
we can only take donations of library related bags.  Don't forget to 
bring paper and a pen or pencil to take notes.

Directions- You can find directions to the Salem Conference Center at 
http://www.salemconferencecenter.org/directions.php
 
Parking Map-Parking is available at the Salem Conference Center/Phoenix 
Grant Hotel (access from Liberty Street), in the Pringle Parking Garage 
(access off High Street, top level only) or in the Liberty Parking 
Garage (access off Liberty Street, evenings and weekends only).  The 
parking map is available online at 
http://www.salemconferencecenter.org/pdf/Parking_Map.pdf

Our goal is to provide a greener conference this year so there will be a 
minimal of handouts available at the conference.  You will be able to 
find conference handouts online at www.nwcentral.org 
<http://www.nwcentral.org/> listed under resources.  Conference programs 
are available and will be given to each conference attendee.
 
There won't be an internet café available this year, but there will be 
free wireless in the Salem Conference Center. 
 
Wear comfortable shoes!  The Salem Conference Center is fairly large and 
you will want to spend time walking through the exhibits.  A map of 
local restaurants offering discounts to conference registrants is also 
available at the registration desk.  All you need to do is show your 
conference badge to receive a discount.  It includes Alessandro's 
Ristorante & Galleria; The Beanery; Blue Pepper Internet Café & Art 
Gallery; Cascade Baking Company; Governor's Cup Coffee Roasters; J. 
James Restaurant; La Margarita Company Restaurant & Grill; Marco Polo 
Global Restaurant and Wild Pear Restaurant.  The walking map is also 
available on line at 
http://data.memberclicks.com/site/ola/OLA_Walking_Map.pdf
 
Support the OLA MLS Scholarship fund by buying a temporary tattoo from 
the OLA Past Presidents Round Table.  Proceeds will help support future 
librarians.
 
Be sure to fill out the conference evaluation which will be available 
online after the conference.  You will receive the link by email.
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Portland State University logo

Suzanne L. Sager
Library East, Cataloging
Portland State University

503-725-8169
503-725-5799
sagers at pdx.edu

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