NASIG 21st Annual Conference
May 4 - 7, 2006
Denver, Colorado
Welcome!
On May 4, 2006, the President of the North American Serials Interest Group will open the first session of NASIG's 21st annual conference in Denver, Colorado, the Mile High City. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains and known for its beautiful natural surroundings, its cultural activities, and its recreational opportunities, Denver is the perfect setting from which to survey the expanding serials vista.
First-Timers' Reception from 3:00 to 3:30
If you are a first-time NASIG conference attendee, don't miss the First-Timers' Reception! It will be held on Thursday, May 4th, from 3:00 to 3:30 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.
If you have not already signed up to be a mentor or mentee, please visit the website at http://nasig.org/mentor/index.htm. The deadline to sign-up is April 14th.
Opening Ceremonies at 3:45, then a Trip to Scenic Red Rocks for Dinner
Be sure to plan for our earlier starting time this year. Opening ceremonies begin at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 4th. NASIG President Mary Page will greet us and Dr. Tom Noel will speak about the history of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre.
Dr. Noel is Professor of History and Director of Public History, Preservation & Colorado Studies at the University of Colorado at Denver. He is the author or co-author of more than 33 books, many articles and the Saturday "Dr. Colorado" column for the Rocky Mountain News/ Denver Post. Among Professor Noel's works are Colorado: A History (Univ. Press of Colorado, 2005), and Sacred Stones: Colorado's Red Rock Park & Amphitheatre (City & County of Denver, 2004). A former librarian, Dr. Noel received his Masters in Library Science from the University of Denver in 1969.
Following the opening ceremonies, the Thursday evening dinner event will take place at the lovely Red Rocks Visitor Center. Red Rocks Visitor Center is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Morrison, Colorado, 15 miles west of Denver, in the midst of an 816-acre park. Panoramic views of the mile-high city abound and we will be treated to videos of noteworthy musical performances at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Go to the Red Rocks web site for more information: http://www.redrocksonline.com. All scheduled activities are indoors.
Seven buses will make continuous loops from the Marriott to Red Rocks between 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. Directions for those who'd like to drive themselves: coming from Downtown, take I-70 west to exit 259, turn left at the bottom of the Morrison exit ramp, cruise on downhill 1.5 miles to the Red Rocks Park entrance. Coming from south Denver, take C-470 to the Morrison exit, turn west and follow the signs to the Park entrances. Click here for a map.
ERM Pre-Conference Full
The Mapping License Language for Electronic Resource Management Pre-Conference scheduled for May 4th, 8:00 a.m. - noon has reached its enrollment limit. Please contact June Garner - jgarner@library.msstate.edu - to get on a waiting list.
NASIG Baseball Tickets Sold Out
All of the tickets in the NASIG block for the Rockies/Astros baseball game on Saturday night have been sold. You can purchase tickets directly from the Rockies online at http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/ or call 1-800-388-7625.
Frequently Asked Questions
The CPC's FAQ will answer many of your questions about the conference. See also the printable PDF version of the FAQ.
