The 20th Annual Interagency Depository Seminar will be held in Washington, DC from July 30 - August 3, 2007. Representatives from a variety of Federal agencies will present an overview of their information products and services as they relate to Federal depository libraries.

At the Interagency Depository Seminar, representatives from Federal Government agencies showcase their products and services. The seminar consists of presentations and tours that focus on the content of and access to these products and services, interspersed with question and answer sessions. Participants have the opportunity both to acquire information and to discuss and exchange ideas with colleagues, agency representatives, and Government Printing Office staff. The intended audience for the seminar is for new and experienced documents staff.

Advance registration is required, but there is no fee to attend the seminar. Attendees are responsible for their own expenses for travel, lodging, and meals.

Schedule of Events/Detailed Agenda

• Preliminary schedule

Accommodations

A block of 50 rooms has been set aside for seminar participants at the Residence Inn Marriott, 1199 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20005. Reservations may be made at: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/WASDC?groupCode=gpogpoa&app=resvlink. This will connect to the property's home page with the access code already entered in the appropriate field. Reservation can also be made by phone: 202-898-1100. Please provide access code “gpogpoa” and state you are with the GPO Interagency Depository Seminar group in order to receive the rate of $162.00 per night plus 14.5% tax.

The hotel offers:

• Daily complimentary full buffet style breakfast
• Social hour Monday thru Thursday with a different entree everyday (free)
• Free in-room internet access
• Complimentary daily newspapers
• Spacious suite with a fully equipped kitchen (large refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher and dishes, utensils and pots & pans furnished)
• Complimentary grocery shopping service
• Guest coin operated laundry facilities
• 24 hour key access to exercise room
• Access to pool at sister property upon request
• 2 ½ blocks from Metro
• Bus stop right behind the hotel
• CVS adjacent to hotel open 24 hours
• Plenty of restaurants varying in price within walking distance

GPO will provide only beverages at the morning and afternoon breaks.

Reservations must be made by July 9, 2007 to insure the quoted rate and availability will be on a first come, first served basis.