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2003 Federal Depository Library Conference and Fall Depository Library Council Meeting Planned for October

The 2003 Federal Depository Library Conference and Fall Depository Library Council meeting will be held October 19 through October 22, 2003, in Arlington, VA. The Conference is the largest gathering in the country designed specifically for depository library staff. It will have programs for the beginning depository librarian or technician as well as for experienced staff. Federal publishing agency representatives will discuss their electronic information initiatives and preview those still in the planning stages.

The meeting hotel is the Doubletree Hotel Crystal City National Airport, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, 22202. A limited number of rooms are available for $150 (plus tax) per night single and $170 (plus tax) per night double. These rates will be honored only through September 28, 2003. Virginia room tax is 9.75%.

You can make reservations by calling 800-222-8733 or the hotel directly at 703-416-4100. (A Private Online Group Page will be available soon to make booking your reservation easier). Please mention that you are attending GPO's Federal Depository Library Conference and Council meeting.

The hotel offers daily, overnight and valet parking. At present, the maximum daily parking rate is $12 per day and $12 for overnight guests. Free shuttle transportation is offered from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Pentagon City Metro Station.

There is no charge for the conference. All participants should register at <http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/tools/03conreg.html>. Alternatively, the form below may be faxed or e-mailed.