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<p class=MsoNormal>Now is your opportunity to realize excellent savings on
registration for the LITA National Forum. <b>Prior to August 31, the
registration rates are $50 lower</b>. Don't forget to book you
hotel room right away - <b>housing deadline is September 1</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Registration: <a
href="http://www.lita.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/litaevents/forum2009/registration.cfm">http://www.lita.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/litaevents/forum2009/registration.cfm</a>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Hotel: <a
href="http://www.lita.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/litaevents/forum2009/travel.cfm">http://www.lita.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/litaevents/forum2009/travel.cfm</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Here are just a few reasons why this year’s <b>National
Forum - October 1-4 in Salt Lake City</b> - is not to be missed:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Dynamic keynote speakers, <b>Joan Lippincott</b>,
<b>David Weinberger</b>, and <b>Liz Lawley</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Two full-day preconferences: <i>The Future of
Mobile</i>, presented by <b>Jason Griffey</b> and <i>Accessibility Update:
Section 508 and WCAG in a Library 2.0 World</i>, presented by <b>Nina McHale</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Many <b>networking opportunities</b>, including
the informal Friday evening reception and Saturday evening networking dinners
to get to know LITA leaders, Forum speakers, and peers.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Two sessions of <b>Lightning Talks</b> on Friday
and Saturday. Lightning talks are snappy presentations that are great fun for
attendees and an opportunity for presenters to showcase late-breaking ideas,
trends, and achievements.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
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</span></span></span><![endif]>In addition, up to twelve sponsors will be on
hand to discuss their latest products and services during the <b>Sponsor
Showcase</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Read why LITA Past President Andrew Pace calls the Forum one
of his favorite conferences:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a
href="http://community.oclc.org/hecticpace/archive/2009/08/meet-you-at-the-forum.html">http://community.oclc.org/hecticpace/archive/2009/08/meet-you-at-the-forum.html</a>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Visit the LITA Web site for more information on the Forum: <a
href="http://www.lita.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/litaevents/forum2009/index.cfm">http://www.lita.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/litaevents/forum2009/index.cfm</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"'>Melissa
S. Prentice<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"'>Programs
& Marketing Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"'>Library
and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"'>American
Library Association<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"'>50 E.
Huron St.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"'>Chicago,
IL 60611<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"'>direct,
(312) 280-4268<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"'>fax,
(312) 280-3257<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua","serif"'>www.lita.org<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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