Early Bird registration is getting close for the VRD Conference! To
register for Early Bird rates, register by October 22. That is also the
DEADLINE for reduced rate for the conference hotel.

To register for the conference, go to:
http://vrd2004.org/attendees/index.cfm

To register for the hotel, start here:
http://vrd2004.org/hotel.cfm

You might still see the date of Oct. 13 but we have been granted an
extension on the conference rate of $109 until Oct. 22. When registering
be sure to mention the VRD conference. After Oct. 22, the rate goes back
up to $199.00.

There are more details now on both the pre and post conference workshops.
The pre-conference is titled "Managing Technology for Digital Reference
Services: Practical Strategies," presented by Chuck McClure, Jeff Rubin,
David Lankes, Donna Dinberg, and Jody Condit Fagan.
http://vrd2004.org/attendees/att_pre_conf.cfm

The post-conference is titled "Digital Reference Training and Education,"
presented by David Lankes, Abby Goodrum, Patricia Memmott, and Blythe
Bennett. This workshop will be available in a virtual setting as well as
on-site, using LiveMeeting.
http://vrd2004.org/attendees/att_post_conf.cfm

Hope to see you in Cincinnati!
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Virtual Reference Desk Staff

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