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If you are attending the 2009 OLA Conference, please read through the
following tips.<br>
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The 2009 OLA Conference is almost here!<span style=""> </span>This
year there are several changes that you
need to know about.<span style=""> </span>We have included the
changes as well as some tips to help you get the most out of your
conference
experience.
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One State, Many Bags-There <u>will
not</u> be conference bags available this year.<span style="">
</span>Instead we are encouraging conference attendees to bring their
own
bag.<span style=""> </span>You are welcome to bring a library
bag to use yourself or swap for a different one.<span style=""> </span>This
can also include a bag from a library or
from an earlier conference.<span style=""> </span>You can also
donate extra library bags that you no longer need.<span style=""> </span>You
can bring other types of bags to use
yourself, but we can only take donations of library related bags.<span
style=""> </span>Don’t forget to bring paper and a pen or
pencil to take notes.
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Directions- You can find directions to the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Salem</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Conference</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> at <a
href="http://www.salemconferencecenter.org/directions.php"
title="http://www.salemconferencecenter.org/directions.php">http://www.salemconferencecenter.org/directions.php</a><o:p></o:p></span><br>
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Parking Map-Parking is available
at the Salem Conference Center/Phoenix Grant Hotel (access from <st1:Street
w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Liberty Street</st1:address></st1:Street>),
in
the Pringle Parking Garage (access off High Street, top level only) or
in the
Liberty Parking Garage (access off <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on">Liberty Street</st1:address></st1:Street>, evenings and
weekends only).<span style=""> </span>The parking map is available
online at <a
href="http://www.salemconferencecenter.org/pdf/Parking_Map.pdf"
title="http://www.salemconferencecenter.org/pdf/Parking_Map.pdf">http://www.salemconferencecenter.org/pdf/Parking_Map.pdf</a>
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Our goal is to provide a greener conference this year so
there will be a minimal of handouts available at the conference.<span
style=""> </span>You will be able to find conference handouts
online at <a href="http://www.nwcentral.org/">www.nwcentral.org</a>
listed
under resources.<span style=""> </span>Conference programs are
available and will be given to each conference attendee.
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There won’t be an internet café available this year, but
there will be free wireless in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Salem</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Conference</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<span
style=""> </span>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wear
comfortable shoes!<span style=""> </span>The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Salem</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Conference</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> is fairly
large and you will want to spend time walking through the exhibits.<span
style=""> </span>A map of local restaurants offering discounts to
conference registrants is also available at the registration desk.<span
style=""> </span>All you need to do is show your conference badge to
receive a discount.<span style=""> </span>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.<span style=""> </span>The
walking map is also available on line at <a
href="http://data.memberclicks.com/site/ola/OLA_Walking_Map.pdf"
title="http://data.memberclicks.com/site/ola/OLA_Walking_Map.pdf">http://data.memberclicks.com/site/ola/OLA_Walking_Map.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span>
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Support the OLA MLS Scholarship fund by buying a temporary
tattoo from the OLA Past Presidents Round Table.<span style=""> </span>Proceeds
will help support future librarians.
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Be sure to fill out the conference evaluation which will be
available online after the conference.<span style="">
</span>You will receive the link by email.
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<p
style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Suzanne
L. Sager<br>
Library East, Cataloging<br>
Portland State University<br>
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503-725-8169<br>
503-725-5799<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sagers@pdx.edu">sagers@pdx.edu</a></p>
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