X-Envelope-to: pacs-l@UHUPVM1.BITNET
X-VMS-To: IN%"pacs-l@uhupvm1"
Approved-By:  Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.BITNET>
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.pacs-l
Date:         Wed, 30 Sep 1992 16:26:50 CDT
From:         David Tyckoson <DT673@ALBNYVMS.BITNET>
Subject:      Eastern New York ACRL Conference Announcement

----------------------------Original message----------------------------

EASTERN NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND RESEARCH LIBRARIES
                                AND
                THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY LIBRARIES
                                present
                "THE FUTURE OF THE PRINTED WORD"
                        Friday, October 23, 1992
                        University at Albany
Program:
8:30 - 9:15     Registration and Coffee
9:15 - 9:30     Opening Remarks and Welcome

9:30 -10:15     Keynote Address "The Economics of Information Technology"
                Bruce Kingma, Professor of Economics and Information
                        Policy, University at Albany

10:15-10:45     Questions and Comments
10:45-11:15     Break

11:15-12:15     Concurrent Morning Workshops

        1.      "Electronic Access and the Americans With Disabilities Act"
                Norman R. Coombs, Professor of History, Rochester Institute
                                        of Technology
                Liz Medvetz, Center for Computing & Disability, University
                                        at Albany

        2.      "What's Out There on the Internet"
                Sharon Bonk, Assistant Director for User Services,
                                        University at Albany
                Peggy Seiden, Head of Information Services,
                                        Skidmore College

        3.      "Management of Government Documents in Electronic Format"
                Mary Redmond, Principle Librarian for Legislative and
                                Government Service, New York State Library
                Julie Stiles, Technical Services, Cornell University
                Tim Hartnett, Government Documents Librarian,
                                SUNY-Plattsburgh
                Alex Wachsler, School of Information Science and Policy,
                                University at Albany

12:30- 1:45     Lunch and Business Meeting

2:00 - 3:00     Concurrent Afternoon Sessions

        1.      "Access vs. Ownership: A Case Study"
                Carla List, Coordinator of Bibliographic Instruction,
                                SUNY-Plattsburgh

        2.      "Designing the Library of the Future"
                Tim Lance, Associate Vice-President for Information
                                and Technology, University at Albany

        3.      "Academic Publishers and Libraries in the Electronic
                        Age: Changing Responsibilities and Services."

                Christian Boissonnas, Acting Assistant Librarian for
                                Technical Services, Cornell University
                Ken Arnold, Director, Rutgers University Press
                John Tagler, Director for Corporate Communications,
                                Elsevier Science Publishing

3:00 - 3:30     Refreshment Break
3:30 - 4:30     Library Tours and Demonstrations

In addition to above program, ENY/ACRL is sponsoring a special preconference
event: "Internet Training Workshop" which will be held on Thursday, October
22nd, 1992 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Additional cost for this preconference is
$15. Spaces for Internet training are limited to 25 individuals. Please call
David Tykoson 518/442-3559 or e-mail DT673@ALBNYVMS.bitnet to reserve space
for the Internet Training Workshop.

        ENY/ACRL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

Name________________________________Title___________________________

Address__________________________________Affiliation________________

City_______________________State_____________ZIP___________________

Phone______________________FAX_______________e-mail________________

Conference Registation Fees:

_______ ENY/ACRL Member $25.00
_______ Non-Member      $35.00
_______ Students        $15.00

Preconference Internet Workshop
        and Conference

______  ENY/ACRL Member $40.00
______  Non-Member      $50.00
______  Students        $30.00

Parking tag needed      ___yes          ___no

Luncheon Entree Choice (Please indicate any special dietary needs)
___     Chicken Terriyaki
___     Greek Salad

Morning Session (indicate first and second choice)

___     Electronic Access and the ADA
___     What's Out There on the Internet
___     Management of Government Documents in Electronic Format

Afternoon Session (indicate first and second choice)

___     Access vs. Ownership: Case Study
___     Designing the Library of the Future
___     Academic Publishers and Libraries in an Electronic Age

For those attendees arriving Thursday, we are arranging for a
social hour/dinner at a local restaurant. Please indicate if
you are interested in attending:_________________.

        Registration Deadline - October 15, 1992

        Please make checks payable to ENY/ACRL and mail to:

                David A. Tyckoson
                Reference Department
                University Library 119
                University at Albany
                1400 Washington Avenue
                Albany, NY  12222

Additional Information:

Getting to the University at Albany

        The University is conveniently located near the New York State
Thruway, the Adirondack Northway, and Interstate 90. From the Thruway
(in either direction), take Exit 24 to Interstate 90 East. The
University is located off Exit 2 of Interstate 90. If arriving from
the east on Interstate 90, take exit 2. Turn left at the light (onto
Fuller Road) and left again at the second light. This will take you
directly onto the campus.

Parking

        There is no longer any free parking at the University at Albany.
If you wish to receive a parking tag, please mark your registration
form. A parking tag will be sent to you before the conference. You
many also pay to park in the visitor lot near the front of the campus
($3.25 for the day). ENY/ACRL encourages car pooling to save on
parking costs.

Conference Location

        The conference will be held in the Campus Center, located
in the south center of the campus. Registration will be held in the
Fireside Lounge on the second floor.

Accomodations

        Several motels are located close to the University at Albany
campus (see the list below). Please contact the motel directly if
you are interested in making reservations. For those arriving on
Thursday, the Program Committee is planning a dinner and social
hour at a local restaurant. Please indicate on your reservation
form if you are interested in joining us for dinner.

Washington Inn 1375 Washington Ave. (518) 459-3100
Tom Sawyer Motor Inn 1444 Western Ave. (518) 438-3594
Ramada Inn 1228 Western Ave. (518) 489-2981
Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU