MPLA/NDLA/SDLA 2002 Tri-Conference
"Exploring New Pathways to Information"

October 2-5 2002
Ramada Plaza Suites Fargo, ND


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay by credit card?
Yes. We accept Visa and MasterCard. Go to www.usd.edu/mpla/2002conference.html for a form you can submit via the Internet, or fill in your credit card information on the printed form. Sorry, we're unable to accept Discover or American Express.

What meals are included in the full conference registration fee?
The full conference registration fee includes: breakfast Thursday, Friday, & Saturday; lunch Thursday & Friday; buffet dinner Thursday; and awards banquet Friday.

Is there an additional charge to attend the banquet?
One banquet ticket is included in the full conference registration fee. The "Additional banquet ticket" on the registration form is for those who want to buy a second ticket for a spouse or guest.

Can I pay for other additional meals?
Yes. Breakfast tickets can be purchased for $6.00, lunch tickets for $11.00, and the Thursday evening buffet for $25.00. Please order extra meal tickets from the registration chair prior to the conference.

Can I check if my registration has been received?
Check the list at ndlaonline.org/Conference/received.htm. (If you prefer to not have your name listed, let the registration chair know.)

How do I register for a Wednesday Preconference?
When the registration form was printed, a place to register for the preconferences was left out. Print a preconference registration form or include a note with your registration form indicating which preconference you wish to attend.
A. 8:30 - 5:00 pm Managing Technical Services ($50.00)
B. 8:00 - 1:00 pm How To Find the Census Data You Need ($50.00)
C. 8:00 - 1:00 pm Staying Committed When Your Workplace Is in Chaos ($50.00)
D. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Fargo Public Library: Branching Out? How To Start A Branch Library In A Mall ($50.00)
E. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Figuring Out What You Have: ID and Dating Your Photograph Collections (No additional fee but limited enrollment)
F. 1:00 - 5:00 pm The Collection World and Welcome to It: Materials Issues on the Road to Serving the Public ($50.00)

Is any credit being offered for attending the conference?
The 2002 Tri-Conference in Fargo is not offering continuing education credit for the conference.


Please make plans to join us!!

Conference Questions? Contact:

Kaaren Pupino, NDLA President Elect/Conference Chair
Thormodsgard Law Library
UND School of Law
P.O. Box 9004
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9004
Work Phone 701/777-2486
Fax 701/777-2217
Email Kaaren.Pupino@thor.law.und.nodak.edu

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