Tom Noel (Dr. Colorado) will be there
John Dunning will be there
Michael Willhoite will be there
Connie Willis will be there
Avi will be there
- will you?

Join us at the CAL/MPLA Joint Conference, October 21-24, 2004, at the Marriott Denver Tech Center!

Evaluation | Workshop Handouts | Map | Registration | Hotel | Conference Schedule | Keynote Presenters | Preconference Programs | Workshops | Small Group Meetings | Big Book Bash | Please Jam with Us for Cash! | Exhibitors | Conference Volunteers | Graduate Credit

YOUR FEEDBACK IS REQUESTED!
Please complete the on-line conference evaluation by November 12, 2004. This year we will again offer a chance to win a 2005 registration just for completing your online evaluation. Please help us improve the conference each year by letting us know about your needs and suggestions. Thank you!

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP HANDOUTS
Before, during or after the 2004 CAL Conference, attendees, presenters and all interested parties may access workshop handouts posted by the presenters. Handouts are arranged alphabetically by workshop title for each day of the conference. (Not every presenter will choose to post their handouts to the conference website.)

Map, driving directions and hotel information

REGISTRATION

The registration deadline has passed. If you have not already registered, you must do so onsite. We cannot accept credit cards for onsite registrations. Onsite registration is $25 higher than pre-registration rates. Come to the conference office near the registration desk to register.

Cancellation Policy: Substitutions are welcomed at any time.
Registration cancellations made in writing and postmarked, e-mailed, or faxed at least 30 days prior to the official start of the conference or workshop will result in a full refund less a processing fee (2004 fee is $25) established by the CAL Executive Board. No phone cancellations will be accepted. There will be no refunds for cancellations postmarked after 30 days prior to the official start of the conference.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP HANDOUTS
Before, during or after the 2004 CAL Conference, attendees, presenters and all interested parties may access workshop handouts posted by the presenters. Handouts are arranged alphabetically by workshop title for each day of the conference. (Not every presenter will choose to post their handouts to the conference website.)

YOUR FEEDBACK IS REQUESTED!
Please complete the on-line conference evaluation. This year we will again offer a chance to win a 2005 registration just for completing your online evaluation. Please help us improve the conference each year by letting us know about your needs and suggestions. Thank you!

THIS CONFERENCE JUST GETS JAZZIER AND JAZZIER
The CAL/MPLA Conference Committee wants to pay for your hotel lodging at the 2004 conference!

The CAL/MPLA 2004 Conference Committee will give free lodging to one lucky winner who makes his/her conference lodging reservation by September 15.

The winning name will be drawn from all who have made their reservations by September 15. Drawing will take place at the giveaway in the Exhibits on Saturday morning of the conference. Winner will be notified if they are not present at the drawing.

The winner will provide the committee with a copy of their hotel folio after conference and will be reimbursed for their entire stay (up to four nights). Includes hotel lodging and taxes. Does not include other hotel incidentals or expenses. Room reservations must have been made within the group code to be eligible. See http://www.stayatmarriott.com/cal/ for details on reserving your room and do it now!

Conference Hotel Reservations
The Colorado Association of Libraries Conference Site Selection Committee negotiated an excellent rate for your stay during the 2004 conference. Click here to make your reservation online.

If you prefer to make reservations by phone, please call 303/779-1100 and ask for Group Code 'CAL' or ask them to refer to the group listed as 'CO ASSN LIB'.

Deadline for hotel reservations at this rate was September 27, but check with the hotel at 303/779-1100 to see if they are still able to accommodate your reservation.

Conference Schedule: A list of what happens when

Preliminary Conference Program
Subject to change
Program and details -- PDF large file

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Avi - A reading performance featuring his best-known work
John Dunning - Notes from the Road: Publicity is Part of the Game
Dr. Colorado - Tom Noel - A Biblioholic Look at the Highest State
Bob Wendover - From Ricky & Lucy to Beavis & Butthead: Managing the New Work Force
Michael Willhoite - The Julie J. Boucher Memorial Lecture on Intellectual Freedom
Connie Willis - Popular Colorado Author kicks off conference on a high note

PRECONFERENCE PROGRAMS
Descriptions and schedule (PDF) of the 7 preconferences are now available.

FilterFest Rebate Offer
Sponsors have stepped up to help defray the cost of registration for the FilterFest! preconference. For a limited time we are able to offer a $25 rebate off the registration fee. If you registered for the FilterFest, you can now request a rebate online at: http://www.cityoflafayette.com/FormPage.asp?FormID=130

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
The Program Committee is pleased to announce the 2004 conference workshops. (Note: These are subject to change, and will be updated as those changes are made.)

Conference workshops list

SMALL GROUP MEETINGS
Find out when your group will meet OR find a group that shares your interests and become involved!

Small group meetings list

The Big Book Bash returns to the 2004 conference
More info and list of participating authors

Please Jam with Us for Cash!
More info

EXHIBITORS
List of Exhibitors - 9/17/04
Exhibits Floorplan

On-site Conference Volunteers Needed
Want to do something else fun while you're at conference? Volunteer to help out in an area that interests you! Complete and submit the 2004 Joint Conference Volunteer Form. You will be contacted closer to conference with details. Thank you!

Do you want to schedule a small group meeting at conference?
The conference organizers are working on the schedule of small group meetings. Complete the Small Group Meeting Request Form to be sure we get your group on the schedule. Please complete the form to request space for your committee, interest group, division, association, etc. meetings. Only one contact person/organizer for your group should complete the form.

Graduate Credit Available for Attending the Conference!
The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center will be offering graduate credit for attendance at All that Jazz, the 2004 CAL conference.

To obtain this credit, participants must attend the conference, submit an activity log of the sessions attended, and write a reflective paper describing how the conference has impacted one’s professional career.

Participants may enroll for either one or two hours of credit. Two days of attendance is required for one hour of credit and four days are required for two hours of credit. Participants must submit a log of activities and a reflective essay.

The cost for one hour of credit is $75.00; the cost for two hours of credit is $130.00. Registration will take place at the conference.

If you have any questions, contact:
Jody K. Howard
School Library Program Manager
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center
303/556-4911
jody.howard@cudenver.edu

Exhibit Space Applications
Exhibit space is now SOLD OUT.

Interested in advertising in the conference program?
Reserve your space now -- we will bill you later. Details at exhibitoradvertising.pdf or email kathleen@cal-webs.org

Paralibrarian Scholarships Available to Attend CAL Fall Conference -- Deadline July 21
The Paralibrarian Division Executive Board is waiting for applications for the two $150.00 scholarships that we would just love to give away this year for the CAL fall conference. The scholarship deadline is July 21st, so if you would like $150 to use to attend the CAL fall conference October 21-24 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center, please fill out the short and easy application with a one-page essay on why you should be chosen for the scholarship. You must be a current CAL Paralibrarian member to apply. For more information about the scholarship and for the application visit: http://www.cal-webs.org/PARAscholarship.html.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynda Redman at redman.lynda@tchden.org.

Exhibitors
The Exhibitors Prospectus has been mailed to CAL corporate members. A benefit of corporate membership is that corporate members receive the exhibits information and application two weeks before it is available to non-members. It will be available and posted on the Web site on June 21. If you are interested in becoming a corporate member, please visit our membership page and click on "Corporate."

Call for Programs
The CAL/MPLA Program Committee met on Saturday, July 10, for the very difficult job of selecting this year's conference workshops from the many wonderful proposals submitted.

The committee members are compiling this list now, and will contact proposers over the next two weeks.

Thanks again for the great response in proposing programs for the conference.

Program and preconference proposals are now being reviewed by the Program Committee. Thank you for your response! The Committee will meet on July 10 and notification will begin the following week.

Poster session proposals are being accepted until July 1. Click here to propose a poster session.

Conference Poster Contest Winner!

Now recruiting for 2004 Conference Committee members! Contact Patt Paul at 303/841-3503 or email ppaul@dclibraries.org for details on how you can help.

Conference Planning Committee - Detailed Contact Info