[with apologies for cross-posting] The Canadian Library Association will convene its annual conference in Halifax, June 19-22, 2002. The conference planning committee has issued an invitation to the library and vendor community to send materials for inclusion in the conference registration kit, or for distribution at the Hospitality Desk. This is a great opportunity for you to: -Highlight programs and services to a national audience -Contribute to the conference by providing in-kind donations of gifts for delegates (e.g. notepads, T-shirts, mugs, candy, etc.) -Attract information professionals to your conference exhibit or your company's website (e.g. keychains, pens, pencils, disposable cameras, mousepads, chocolates) Estimated Delegates: The estimated number of delegates is 1,000. Cost for Inclusion: If you are advertising a service or product that you sell, the charge for an insert is $500.00. Please contact the CLA for rates on other items. If you are not selling something, there is no charge. One (1) copy or unit of the item you wish to have included in the registration package is to be sent as soon as possible to: Darlene Beck Donations Coordinator CLA 2002 Conference Committee Branch Manager Halifax Regional Library 5381 Spring Garden Road Halifax, NS B3J 1E9 Phone: (902)490-5804 Email: [log in to unmask] One thousand (1,000) copies or units of the item must be sent to the following address by May 15th, 2002: Robyn Cho Library and Information Technology Program Halifax Campus Nova Scotia Community College 1825 Bell Road Halifax, NS B3H 2Z4 Only items received by May 15th, 2002 will be included in the registration kits. Payment arrangements can be made by contacting: Tammy Hesson Canadian Library Association Phone: (613) 232-9625 x301 Fax: (613) 563-9895 [log in to unmask] Thank you for your interest in this year's annual conference and trade show! Canadian Library Association 328 Frank Street Ottawa, Ontario CANADA K2P 0X8 (613) 232-9625; Fax: (613) 563-9895 http://www.cla.ca