During the Amsterdam Conference the section is going to arrange a workshop on Thursday August 19, joint with the Section of Libraries Serving Disadvantaged Persons. If you are interested in participating in this workshop, please complete the registration form attached to this Newsletter. Accommodations for IFLA Amsterdam Matthijs Balfoort will coordinate ac-commodations for members of the Standing Committee. He has reserved a block of rooms at the Novotel within walking distance of the Congress building. 230,00 not including breakfast.
Breakfast is D.fl.
27,50 per person. He suggests that members also e-mail their name, date of arrival etc. so that he can confirm with the organizers. The 65th General Conference of IFLA is to be preceded by an Expert Meeting of Libraries for the Blind. While the location of the Expert meeting is not yet confirmed items for the agenda are being developed around the theme Bridging the Gap between Developed and Developing Countries. The Section welcomes suggestions and key presenters in Australia and other countries in Asia.