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              Attend the ACRL 7th National Conference!
                  Continuity and Transformation:
                      The Promise of Confluence

     March 29-April 1, 1995
     Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

     Explore the many challenges facing academic librarians
     in the 1990s and into the 21st century. Academic
     librarians find themselves in the vanguard of the
     movement to build a new information infrastructure.
     This conference will help keep you on the cutting edge.

     Find out how your peers across the country are
     incorporating new and established technologies to
     enhance the teaching, learning, and research processes.

     Contained in this file:
      o Why you should attend
      o Conference programs
      o Exhibits
      o Proceedings
      o See the sights
      o Special events
      o All-Conference luncheon
      o All-Conference reception
      o An evening with Samuel Hazo
      o Roundtable discussions
      o Internet access
      o Placement service
      o Silent auction
      o Special needs

     Contained in File 2:
      o Registration form
      o Travel information
      o Housing information

     For additional information:
      o see the January 1995 issue of College & Research
        Libraries News, P1-P20
      o contact Cynthia Taylor by
        e-mail: cynthia.taylor@ala.org
        telephone: 1-800-545-2433
      o gopher to gopher.uic.edu 70.
          1. Choose The Library from the menu
          2. Select The American Library Association (ALA)
          3. Select XIII. ALA divisions
          4. Select the Association of College and
             Research Libraries (ACRL)
          5. Select Chapter 10 - National Conferences for
             more detailed information on all aspects of the
             ACRL 7th National Conference

     Why You Should Attend
     Gain new knowledge in a variety of theme tracks with
     relevance to today's changing library and information
     environment  Knowledge workers and their organizations;
     technology and the service-centered library;
     multiculturalism and internationalism; society,
     economics, and politics.

       o  Share expertise and knowledge with peers.
       o  Enhance professional growth.
       o  Enjoy special conference activities and see
          beautiful Pittsburgh.
       o  Expand your communications through networking and
          meeting new friends.

     Conference programs
     Choose from over 150 meetings, including:
       o  Four general sessions featuring leading
          authorities on education, information technology,
          public policy, and diversity
       o  Twenty-seven sessions presenting the very best in
          academic library research
       o  Over thirty panel programs offering practical
          advice on library-related problems and issues
          related to information technology and the library
          environment
       o  Forty poster sessions presenting research
          findings, successful solutions to problems, unique
          and innovative information retrieval, access and
          delivery, and campus-based programs.
       o  More than fifty Roundtable Discussions covering
          virtually every topic in the library and
          information technology areas

     Exhibits
     See state-of-the-art displays in over 230 exhibits
     specifically tailored to the interests and needs of
     academic librarians. Audiovisual producers, equipment
     and materials suppliers, publishers, jobbers, and
     automation and information technology vendors will be
     represented.

     The exhibits will be located in the East Hall of the
     David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
     Plenty of opportunities will be provided for you to
     visit the exhibits. The exhibit hours will be
     Wednesday, March 29, 4:00-6:30 p.m. (Opening
     Reception); Thursday, March 30, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
     and 2:00-5:00 p.m.; and Friday, March 31,
     9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

     Save time to stop by the ALA Store and pick up the
     latest titles from ALA and ACRL, as well as posters,
     mugs, and promotional materials.

     Proceedings
     Included in your full-conference registration fee is a
     complimentary copy of the conference proceedings.

     See the sights
     Experience the friendliness, charm, and diversity of
     Pittsburgh, the "City of Three Rivers." Enjoy one or
     more tours that have been scheduled to take place
     before and after the conference. From the Victorian
     sampler to Frank Lloyd Wright to the latest in imaging
     technology, a variety of tours are available for your
     entertainment. See pages 14-15 for details. Or, if you
     prefer to strike out on your own, read the series of
     articles in C&RL News featuring highlights of
     Pittsburgh and call the Pittsburgh Tourism hotline at
     (800) 366-0093 for detailed information.

     Special events
     Dinner with Colleagues
     Meet new friends as you sample the cuisine at one of
     Pittsburgh's many interesting restaurants.
     Pittsburgh-area librarians will join you for dinner on
     Wednesday, March 30, to welcome you to their city. Sign
     up at the Pittsburgh Information Desk in the David
     Lawrence Convention Center when you come over to pick
     up your registration packet. Sign-up will be on a
     first-come, first-served basis.

     All-Conference Luncheon
     Listen to featured speaker Ronald Takaki on Thursday,
     March 30, after enjoying a pleasant luncheon at the
     David Lawrence Convention Center. Takaki, professor of
     ethnic studies at the University of California,
     Berkeley, will address the theme "Multiculturalism and
     Internationalism" during the 12:00-2:00 p.m. session.
     This luncheon is included in your registration fee, but
     you must sign up for the luncheon when you advance
     register in order to attend.

     All-Conference Reception
     Join your colleagues at the renowned Carnegie Museum
     during the All-Conference Reception on Friday,
     March 31, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The Music Hall foyer,
     Hall of Architecture, Hall of Dinosaurs, and Hillman
     Hall of Gems and Minerals will be available for viewing
     as you sample a dessert buffet. Museum shops will be
     open for your shopping pleasure. Transportation from
     the Convention Center to the Carnegie Museum will be
     provided.

     An Evening with Samuel Hazo
     Join the Western PA and Delaware Valley chapters of
     ACRL and the Pennsylvania Library Association for
     dinner on Saturday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m. at the Westin
     William Penn. The speaker will be Dr. Samuel Hazo,
     Pennsylvania's State Poet, director of the
     International Poetry Forum, and regular commentator on
     "Performance Today" for National Public Radio. Cost for
     the evening is $40. Make checks payable to Western
     PA-ACRL and mail directly to Barbara Richards,
     University Libraries, Carnegie Mellon University, 4625
     Frew Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890. Reservations
     close Friday, March 24, 1995. Sorry, no refunds. Please
     include your e-mail address or fax number so Barbara
     Richards can send you confirmation of your reservation.
     Beta Phi Mu Reception Members of Beta Phi Mu are
     invited to attend a reception on Saturday, April 1,
     from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Westin William Penn.

     Roundtable Discussions
     Start your day with breakfast or a cup of coffee and
     share your experiences in an informal roundtable
     discussion on a topic of interest. Small,
     semi-structured discussion groups facilitated by a
     moderator will form on a first-come, first-served basis
     in the South Hall of the David Lawrence Convention
     Center on Thursday, March 30, from 7:30-8:15 a.m., and
     on Saturday, April 1, from 7:30-8:15 a.m. A cash
     breakfast buffet will be available. Sample topics
     include:
       o  the Internet as a collection development tool
       o  TQM, dead or alive in libraries
       o  copyright issues in an electronic environment
       o  library/computer center relationships
       o  minority recruitment and retention
       o  characteristics of generation X and implications
          for teaching/public services
       o  alternative sources of revenues for academic
          libraries
       o  infusing information literacy in the curriculum
       o  commercial document delivery suppliers
       o  outsourcing of library services
       o  distance education and library services

     A full list of topics will be printed in the final
     program.

     Internet Access
     Computers with Internet connections will be available
     to conference participants. Be sure to bring your
     telnet address if you want to use your own e-mail
     account.

     Placement Service
     A placement service will be provided by the ALA Office
     for Library Personnel Resources on March 30-April 1,
     1995. It will be located in the David L. Lawrence
     Convention Center.

     Although registrations will be accepted at the
     conference, job seekers and employers are strongly
     urged to preregister. Preregistration forms will be
     available January 3, 1995. The deadline for
     preregistration is March 7, 1995. To request forms,
     write: ACRL National Conference, Placement, 50 East
     Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611 and indicate if you are an
     employer or a job seeker. Enclose  a self-addressed,
     stamped #10 envelope for a single form or a mailing
     label for multiple copies. Interview facilities will be
     provided.

     Silent Auction
     For the first time at an ACRL National Conference,
     participants will have the opportunity to take part in
     a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will be
     used to establish an endowment to fund a leadership
     training program for junior-level librarians. The
     auction will include hotel, golf, ski, and tennis
     packages; tickets to sporting events; software
     packages; and much more. A list of auction items will
     be in your registration packet.

     Special Needs
     If you have a special physical or communication need
     that may impact on your participation in this
     conference, please check the appropriate box on the
     registration form and attach a statement regarding your
     special need. Someone from our staff will contact you
     prior to the conference to discuss accommodations. We
     cannot ensure the availability of appropriate
     accommodations without prior notification of need.

        Gregg Opelka, Editorial Assistant
        C&RL News, ACRL, American Library Association
        (312) 280-2514
        e-mail: Gregg.Opelka@ala.org