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The 17th Annual Minnesota - South Dakota Government Publications Information Forum
The extraordinary, eclectic and ever-changing world of government documents
May 6-7, 2004
University of Minnesota, Morris
Morris, MN
Accomodations
There are three hotels in Morris (2 near campus, 1 further away). A block of rooms has been reserved for Wednesday night (May 5), and Thursday night (May 6) at the Best Western Prairie Inn, under Government Documents Spring Forum. The Best Western has the Ranch House restaurant, a swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, and large vehicle parking!
Best Western Prairie Inn
200 Hwy 28 E
(320) 589-3030 (or 1-800-535-3035)
(block of rooms reserved here. Closest to campus, across street from Pamida)
Super 8 Motel (1 block away from Prairie Inn, between Pamida and Pizza Hut)
102 E State Hwy 28
(320) 589-8888 (or 1-800-800-8000)
Morris Motel
207 S State Hwy 9
(320) 589-1212
If you are heading into Morris from the Twin Cities or St. Cloud, the Prairie Inn is the first hotel you will come to (before Pamida). The Super 8 is the second (they’re a block apart). Be aware that commencement will take place on May 8, so hotels may begin to fill up.
Motels and Restaurants: http://www.morrismnchamber.org/motelsrestaurants.html
A continental breakfast will be provided both Thursday and Friday. Lunch on Thursday will include a vegetarian option. The forum should be finished by 1:00 (at latest) on Friday.
Motels and Restaurants: http://www.morrismnchamber.org/motelsrestaurants.html
Meeting room: Moccasin Flower Room
The Moccasin Flower Room is located in the basement of the Student Center. Signs will be posted from the parking lot directing attendees to the room. There is a tunnel connecting the Science Building (next to the West parking lot) and the Student Center. The signs will direct you through the tunnel.
If you are unable to locate the room, please ask at the library or the information desk in the Student Center, and they will direct you.
http://www.mrs.umn.edu/directories/tour/student_center.shtml
Parking will be available in the West parking lot; no permit is needed.
DO NOT park in the visitor’s spaces (a minority of spaces in the lot).
Maps
Morris City Map: http://www.morrismnchamber.org/maplarge.html
Campus: http://www.mrs.umn.edu/visitor/cmpsmap.html
Briggs Library: http://www.mrs.umn.edu/directories/tour/library.shtml
Driving directions
http://www.mrs.umn.edu/visitor/directions.shtml
Agenda
| Thursday, May 6 | |
|---|---|
| 8:30 | Coffee/rolls |
| 9:00 | Welcome, Introductions, News |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:15 | My Favorite Government Websites - assorted presenters Kay Christensen, Helen Burke, Amy West - Handout |
| 11:15 | Will there be a MN State Depository program? An update and discussion - Robbie LaFleur |
| 11:45 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | MN soil surveys: What's the story? |
| 2:30 | Break |
| 3:00 | Genealogy in government documents - Sandra Q. Williams |
| Friday, May 7 | |
| 9:00 | Coffee/rolls |
| 9:30 | Council meeting notes, depository updates, installation of new MAFDL officers |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 10:45 | ALA/GODORT GITCO e-competencies - Amy West - Handout |
Registration - Deadline: April 23, 2004
Note:
- Deadline: April 23, 2004
- please provide complete contact information!
- please use a separate form for each person.
| Name | |
| Library | |
| Address | |
| Phone | |
| Full registration (Thursday and Friday, including lunch on Thursday) | $25.00 | $_____ |
| Registration for Friday only | $ 5.00 | $_____ |
| Total Enclosed | $_____ | |
| Vegetarian option for Thursday lunch? | Yes____ | No____ |
| Will you be joining us for dinner (no host) on Thursday? | Yes____ | No____ |
To register, please print out this page and send it with payment to:
Christine Dent
Rodney A. Briggs Library
University of Minnesota, Morris
600 E 4th Street
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-6173
Make checks out to: Minnesota Library Association/GODORT