2008 Fall Depository Library Conference

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Written on Tuesday, 01 July 2008
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 January 2009

The Federal Depository Library Conference and Fall Depository Library Council meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Arlington, VA. On-site registration, along with coffee with Council members, starts at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008.

The Conference/Council meeting will begin with a GPO Update plenary session at 10:30 a.m. The conference will conclude on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. The Conference and Council meeting are open to everyone, and there is no registration fee. The programs provide Federal depository library staff, information professionals, and all others interested in Federal Government information dissemination the opportunity to stay current with Federal Depository Library Program activities, provide input into the planning process, and exchange ideas among colleagues.

Accommodations – Please make your reservations early!

The Conference and Council meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, located at 300 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA 22202. A limited number of rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Government rate prevailing at the time of the meeting. The Government rate may increase in the new fiscal year after October 1. The current rate is $201 (plus tax) per night single and $215.00 (plus tax) per night double. Registrants will be charged the prevailing Government rate regardless of the date of their registration.

To book your reservations online, click here and use group/convention code FDL or by calling 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667). Please mention the GPO's Federal Depository Library Conference and Council meeting to receive the correct rate.

Reservations should be made before Tuesday, September 16, 2008 to ensure receiving the prevailing Government rate. The Arlington VA’s room tax is 9 %. If you have any problem making your reservation, please contact the Office of Education and Outreach at (202) 512-1119 for assistance.

Reservations made after Tuesday, September 16, 2008 will be subject to availability, and the rate may vary. The Government rate will be honored beginning Thursday, October 16 through Saturday, October 25, 2008.

The hotel offers daily, overnight and valet parking. The maximum daily self parking rate is $19.00 per day (with tax), valet is $24.00 per day. Metro rail from the Reagan National Airport is approximately $2.00 and cab fare is approximately $8.00. The Doubletree offers a courtesy shuttle bus to and from Reagan National Airport to the hotel.

Vendors

Vendors interested in table space at the DLC meeting should fill out this form. GPO will provide a 3’ x 6’ table and two chairs. It will be the responsibility of the vendor to make arrangements for any additional requirements. Space is limited and will be on a first come first served basis.