NASIG Conference Registration is waiting for you!

http://www.nasig.org/conference_registration.cfm
We know travel dollars are tight or non-existent, but we
also know that the NASIG conference is the best deal around.
 If you are into electronic resource acquisition,
management, or general e-resource wrangling, serials or
e-resource cataloging, collection development, serials or
other related areas, NASIG offers targeted programs to
assist in your professional development and some of the best
networking around.  For those who are still “on the
fence,” here are a couple of things to consider.
Times being what they are, this is THE conference not to
miss.  Why?

The Program
 As usual, we have an excellent line up of cutting-edge
speakers and poster sessions waiting to inspire and inform
you.   Also informal discussion groups where you can share
ideas with your peers and talk with publishing
representatives.  See:
http://www.nasig.org/2009_conference_program.cfm
We’ve also got several great pre-conferences with seats
still open.  If you are a cataloger in the Southeast or
Mid-Atlantic region, here’s a chance to register for an
official SCCTP workshop on Electronic resources/serials
cataloging.  Get it while it’s close by!  Our other
pre-conferences are also valuable opportunities to bone up
on e-journal strategies and licensing.  See:
http://www.nasig.org/2009_conference_preconferences.cfm

Opportunities to Network & Forget Our Budget Woes for a Few
Days
Asheville is quite a fun town, with many cultural and
culinary offerings within easy walking distance of the two
conference hotels (which are right across the street from
each other).  We’re providing wonderful live music at the
Crest Center on Saturday night – see:
http://www.wishingchair.com/home.html
Our optional NASIG evening at the Biltmore Estate is going
to be fabulous and will give participants a wonderful
dinner, a private evening tour, plus the opportunity to
return for more exploration later in the week.  It’s a
real deal.  For more information see:
http://www.nasig.org/2009_conference_tours.cfm
The Asheville Tourists baseball team will be playing.
Asheville has many brewpubs, arts and crafts, nature trails
and hiking, the list goes on.  See:
http://www.nasig.org/2009_conference_asheville.cfm

Travel and Roommate Assistance
We will be offering a custom airport shuttle for those
flying into the Asheville airport (more on this soon), and
there are several other cities nearby that offer competitive
airfares.  This is the best time EVER to book airline
flights!  Check out the deals. And if you need any
assistance, check out our Travel Guru Service for free
assistance and advice.  See:  TRAVEL ASSISTANCE: Let
NASIG’s “Travel Gurus” help!
Worried about finding a roommate?  Use the NASIG
“forums” or the NASIG Facebook page to find one!

Special Program for First-Timers
Information about our Mentoring Program, which is very
popular with folks new to the field and first-timers to the
conference, will be posted soon.
WE REALLY HOPE TO SEE YOU IN ASHEVILLE!     Questions:
cpc@nasig.org

Marilyn M. Carney
Publicist, NASIG, Inc.
mmcarney@waketech.edu