18th Annual Minnesota - South Dakota
Government Publications
Information Forum

April 28 & 29, 2005
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD

Registration Form
(pdf file) 		Agenda Directions &
Maps		 Accomodations Local Links of
Interest

Welcome!

The 18th Annual Minnesota-South Dakota Government Publications Information Forum will be held at Mikkelsen Library on the campus of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD.   Registration questions can be sent to Kay Christensen.

Registration Form

Agenda (with descriptions)

Thursday highlights

8:15-8:45

  Registration and Coffee/Rolls

10:00-10:55

Public Access to Government Information

11:00-12:00

 Delivering Health, Education & Trade Information to the Public: Government Documents Instruction

2:00-4:00

 Tour EROS Data Center

5:30

 Dinner at Bennigans (no host)
 
  

Friday highlights

  

9:00-10:00

 Native American Genealogy

10:15-Close

 Council meeting notes, Depository update, including future of FDLP

Directions

Directions to Mikkelsen Library, Augustana College
From I-29...
  • Exit east on 41st Street (Exit 77).
  • Take 41st Street to Kiwanis Avenue.
  • Turn left on Kiwanis and drive north to 33rd Street.
  • Turn right on 33rd and drive east to Summit Avenue.
  • Turn left on Summit.
  • The library will be approximately 1.5 blocks north -- on the west side of the road. A parking lot is adjacent to the library and Center for Western Studies.

From I-229

  • Exit Minnesota Avenue north.
  • Take Minnesota to 33rd Street.
  • Turn left on 33rd and drive west 4 blocks to Summit Avenue.
  • Turn right on Summit.
  • The library will be approximately 1.5 blocks -- on the west side of the road. A parking lot is adjacent to the library and Center for Western Studies.

Maps

Map of Sioux Falls

Map of Augustana College
(pdf file)

As you travel north on Summit Ave.,
the library will be on your left.

You can enter the library via the link between the Center for Western Studies and the library. Turn right inside the link to enter the lower level of the library. Room 114 will be to the right.

Accomodations

Days Inn Empire
Special Rates for Forum Attendees -- Call 605-361-9240 for reservations
$44.95 (single occupancy)   OR     $54.95 (double occupancy)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Special Rates for Forum Attendees -- Call 605-361-2626 for reservations
$59.00
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Local Links of Interest

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Empire Mall
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Downtown Sioux Falls
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Historical Attractions
Washington Pavilion