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The spring Depository Library Council meeting will focus on the theme: "Visualizing the Depository Library of the Future." The meeting, to be held in Reno, Nevada on April 6 - 9, 2003, provides depository library staff the opportunity to keep up-to-date with the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) activities and share ideas and experiences with fellow librarians and other information professionals. Sessions are planned to benefit beginning depository librarians, technicians and experienced staff. There is no charge for the meeting, but LPS encourages pre-registration. To register online go to <http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/tools/counreg.html> (or fax or email the registration form, below).

Participants earn 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and will receive a CEU certificate on request. To request a certificate, please mark the appropriate space on the registration form.

The meeting will be held at the Peppermill hotel, located at 2707 South Virginia Street. A limited number of sleeping rooms are available at the Government rate of $55 (plus tax) per night, Sunday through Thursday. The rate for a Friday and/or Saturday night is $79 (plus tax) single or double occupancy. These rates will be honored through March 14, 2003, and are good for the three (3) days before and three (3) days after the meeting. You can make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 775-826-2121 or toll free at 1-800-282-2444 and mention the U.S. Government Printing Office or the Depository Library Council meeting.

Avis has offered our group some discounted prices for all of their vehicles. The rates range from $31.99 daily or $124.99 weekly for a sub compact, to $34.99 daily or $155.99 weekly for an intermediate to $39.99 daily or $172.99 weekly for a full size four-door car. All rates include unlimited free mileage. Should a lower qualifying rate become available, Avis will present a 5% discount on that rate or if a car size is selected that is not available, Avis will discount the best available rate by 5%. The above rates are available from March 30, 2003 to April 16, 2003. Rates do not include any state or local surcharges, tax, optional coverages or gas refueling charges. In order to get these rates, you must use the assigned Avis Discount Number and meet Avis rate requirements. Contact Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and provide them with Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number J947660.