The Annual Conference of the Special Libraries Association:

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Student rate is only $100.00!

SLA 2006 promises to be one of the largest, most well-attended SLA events in years. That may be due to the strong programming and keynote speakers -- Gwen Ifill of “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer” and Walt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal. Also, Baltimore, with its Inner Harbor, is a great conference town, with lots of attractions and diversions.

SLA 2006 is set for 11-14 June in Baltimore, Maryland. This year’s theme is “Baltimore—Where Tradition and Transformation Converge.” Non-members can save $250 on registration costs by joining SLA now. Student members only pay $100.00. Register online at www.sla.org/baltimore2006.

SLA 2006 Overview

• Saturday, 10 June – Sunday, 11 June – Pre-Conference Learning Sessions

• Sunday, 11 June – Tuesday, 13 June – SLA INFO-EXPO

• Sunday, 11 June – Keynote Speaker Gwen Ifill of public television’s “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer”

• Monday, 12 June – Wednesday 14 June – Conference Programs

• Tuesday, 13 June – SLA Annual Business Meeting

• Tuesday, 13 June – 2006 SLA Awards & Honors Reception

• Wednesday, 14 June – Keynote Speaker Walt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal

• Thursday, 15 June – Post-Conference Events

New—Hotel Deposits Required
Following an industry trend, hotels in Baltimore have established reservations policies that are new to SLA attendees. When you make your reservation, you will be required to put down a deposit toward your room.

As seasoned travelers know well, requiring deposits is standard procedure for most hotels these days. In addition to protecting the hotel, it protects the guest and it helps SLA conference attendees as a whole by making the hotel reservations process more efficient and effective.

Deposits will be about the cost of one night’s stay and will be charged at the time of reservation. When you check out of your hotel, a corresponding credit will appear on your bill. Should you decide to cancel by the appropriate date, your deposit will be refunded in full.