Annual Conference
Frequently Asked QuestionsAccompanying Guests: NASIG welcomes your family and friends to the Phoenix Conference at Tapatio Cliffs resort. The resort is a great place to bring family and friends. The guest price for the reception on Thursday night is $55. If you are registered for the full conference or for the one day conference rate for Thursday the reception is included in that fee. The optional Scottsdale Dine-around is $5 for conference attendees and guests. The Saturday reception is free for people registered for the full conference and for those registered for the one day conference rate on Saturday. The guest price is $60. ADA Transportation: If you have limited mobility please indicate on your registration.If we know your needs in advance, we can plan for accessible transportation for the Friday and Saturday night off-site events. Business Meeting: Be present Friday at lunch and make your preferences known on the present and future of NASIG. Cab fare to and from the airport: Cost for a taxi is $40 plus tip. (See other options under Transportation) Cancel: Cancellations received before May 7, 2008 will be refunded the full registration amount paid minus a $50 processing fee. A cancellation fee of 50% of registration costs plus a $50 processing fee will be applied for cancellations received between May 8 and May 27. No refund will be issued for cancellations received after May 27. Late requests for refunds due to an emergency only will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All cancellations must be sent in writing via fax or email to the conference registrar. Expect confirmation within two days. The final decision on refunds rests with the NASIG President and Treasurer. Checks: Make checks payable to NASIG in US Dollars. Child Care: NASIG is not able to provide child care for conference attendees. Babysitting and youth care service are available through the Tapatio Cliffs preferred vendor (NASIG does not in any way screen these services or assure quality or reliability. These names are made available for your consideration and review.) City Bus (from the Airport): Not available. City Information: See Phoenix section below. Clothing/Dress: In keeping with NASIG tradition, casual attire is recommended: shorts, slacks, t-shirts, sandals, comfortable shoes, etc. Please keep in mind that Phoenix can be very hot during June. Conference Registration: The full conference rate is $375 for members and $500 for non-members; $150 per day (one day maximum). On-site Conference registration will be in the Ground Floor Conference Center Lobby West during the following times: Tuesday 3:00pm - 7:00pm Credit cards: NASIG accepts VISA and MasterCard only. Information must include the name as it appears on the card, the expiration date, and the three digit security code on the back of the card. Debit cards: NASIG accepts only checks and Visa or Master Card credit cards. Our bank recommends against accepting debit cards for registrations due to security issues and our inability to give refunds against a debit card. Thank you for your cooperation. Dine-Arounds: A Scottsdale dine-around has been scheduled for Friday, June 6 from 6-10pm. Visit the exciting Scottsdale area, home of many wonderful restaurants, shops and art galleries. Buses will be leaving from the resort Lobby at 5:30. Cost for registrants and their guests is $5.
Evening events: Scottsdale Dine-Around, Friday night, 6-10pm Conference Reception, Saturday night, 6-10pm
Fun Run/Walk: Join your NASIG colleagues bright and early at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, wearing your sneakers, and take a pre-arranged run/walk near the resort. The 3-mile run/walk is intended to be taken at your own pace. It is recommended participants drink LOTS of water before, during, and after the event. Water will be provided. Hotel: Informal Discussion Groups (aka networking nodes): intended to offer an opportunity for informal conversation about a chosen topic. A moderator may help facilitate the discussion. Internet Access: There will be an Internet café in the conference center.Internet access is available in each hotel room for a fee. Membership: Not a NASIG member? Join NASIG or renew your membership today and receive the membership conference and pre-conference rates. NASIG membership will save you $125 off of the full conference rate. Mentoring/First timers reception: The First-Timers' Reception will be held on Thursday, June 5th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This event is held to welcome newcomers to the NASIG organization and conference, provide a venue for mentors and mentees to meet for the first time, and create networking opportunities. The reception precedes the opening reception and is a great way to start the conference. First-timers have the opportunity to be mentored by a person who has attended at least one previous NASIG conference. Information about the mentoring program and the application form are available on the NASIG Mentoring website. The deadline for applying is May 12, 2008. After we receive your applications, we will pair you up and then contact you with the name of your partner and guidelines. Networking Nodes: See Informal Discussion Groups. Opening Program: The Opening Program will take place on Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Our NASIG President Char Simser will greet you followed by a local welcome from [ TBD ] Parking: Parking is plentiful and free for guests of the Tapatio Cliffs resort. Phoenix: Information on attractions in and around Phoenix and Arizona is available at the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau website and from the Arizona Office of Tourism. Poster Sessions: Posters will be on display from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6th. Presenters will be available to discuss their topics during two break periods during this day. Poster sessions provide an informal opportunity for members to share graphic representations of current research, programs, or creative solutions to library problems. Pre-Conferences: Pre-conferences will be held Wednesday, June 4th and the morning of Thursday, June 5th, at the Tapatio Cliffs Resort. For pre-conference titles and descriptions, consult the 2008 NASIG conference program Pre-conference Rates: Purchase Orders: NASIG has no way of handling purchase orders. Receipts: You may easily print a receipt for your registration when you register online. Registration: See Conference registration Rental Cars: The Rental Car Center is located 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle South and accommodates all airport rental car companies, their rental counters and vehicles. The facility is open 24 hours, seven days per week. Upon arrival in Phoenix, please proceed to the airport curb at the baggage claim level. Look for the Rental Car Shuttle pick up area, which takes passengers to the center. All rental car counters are located in the Rental Car Center. For more information on rental cars at the Phoenix airport, please visit the Sky Harbor Airport Rental Car website Roommates: If you are looking for a roommate, post a message to the conference bulletin board [NASIG community forum] Shuttle from the airport: SuperShuttle operates 24 hours per day on a regularly scheduled basis. It offers airport-to-door service. Vans depart every 15 minutes to all areas of the Valley from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. After 9 p.m., the frequency decreases, please call the company directly if you are departing after 9 p.m. Call (602) 244-9000/voice or (602) 243-7786/TDD, for reservations. Session types:
Speakers' Breakfast: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Friday June 1st. Get specifics, meet up with your introducers and recorders. Get instructions and the schedule for filing your papers or reports. Transportation to and from the Hotel and Airport: Transportation options include taxi, shuttle and rental cars. See the following sections above: Cab fares, Driving directions, Rental cars, and Shuttle from the airport. User Group Lunches: The purpose of the User Group Lunches is to share product implementation or development experiences and ideas. User Group attendees will have an opportunity to discuss topics of common interest in a non-commercial setting. Consult the NASIG 2008 Conference program for details about these group lunches. Vision sessions: offered at no-conflict time with other sessions or events to allow all attendees to participate. These programs generally deal with the larger universe of ideas and issues that may influence the serials world. Volunteers at the Conference Host Site (Non-CPC members): Volunteers are recruited locally to do miscellaneous tasks, such as helping with registration, selling souvenirs, guiding people to offsite locations, etc. They are students and library staff who are not attending the conference. In return for volunteering they are permitted to attend a couple sessions the day they volunteer. NASIG does not permit conference attendees to also serve as volunteers for a reduction in fees. Weather: Phoenix daytime temperatures in early June will be in the upper 90s or low 100s, but remember, it's a dry heat! At night, expect temperatures in the 60s or 70s |
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