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The
Technology Conference for Information Age Librarians
Invitation to Exhibit |
The 15th Computers in Libraries
conference and exhibition will be held at the Washington Hilton and Towers,
Washington, DC, March 15-17, 2000. Computers in Libraries is the leading
conference for librarians and information professionals who need to know
about the latest technologies, equipment, software, and services available.
Under the sponsorship and management of Information Today, Inc., Computers
in Libraries attendance has grown substantially in the past four years
and promises to reach new heights in 2000 in both attendance and quality
of presentation. Exhibit space is limited, however, so reserve your space
today!
Computers in Libraries features
the most comprehensive exhibit of library technology and services in North
America. Attendees can see, test, and compare virtually any system, product,
or service that will help them do their jobs more efficiently and enable
them to provide state-of-the-art information services to their patrons
and end users. CIL exhibitors include producers and distributors of:
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Library systems and software
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Library security systems
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Internet products and services
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CD-ROM/DVD products and services
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Computer hardware and software
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Document delivery services
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LANs and WANs
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Cataloging services
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Database producers
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Online services
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Internet access providers and
software publishers
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Imaging technologies
In short, every technology-related
product for the information age librarian will be featured.
| Wednesday, March 15,
2000 |
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10 AM to
6 PM |
| Thursday, March 16,
2000 |
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10 AM to
6 PM |
| Friday, March 17, 2000 |
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10 AM to
3 PM |
Set up
Tuesday, March 14, 2000 |
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10
AM to 5 PM |
Breakdown
Friday, March 17, 2000 |
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3
PM to 12 AM |
The meeting sponsor, Information
Today, Inc., has a comprehensive promotional program scheduled to insure
a large turnout of librarians, information professionals, and interested
end users. The preliminary program will be mailed to over 100,000 qualified
prospects in the United States and Canada. Over 4,000 attendees are expected
at Computers in Libraries 2000. Information Today, Inc. is also the sponsor
and organizer of the National Online Meeting,
the largest electronic information conference and exhibition in North America,
Internet
Librarian, and Internet Librarian International.
| FREE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION |
Each exhibitor receives one
free conference registration which provides the designated individual with
access to all sessionsCa $295 value. Group discounts are available for
exhibiting companies that wish to register additional individuals for the
conference. Booth personnel not registering for the conference itself will
receive badges allowing them access to the exhibit area at no charge.
Each exhibitor will automatically
be given a supply of 100 exhibit tickets to send to clients and potential
clients. Additional tickets may be obtained upon request.
Standard exhibit booth size
is 8" x 10". However, the floor plan has been configured to provide some
10" x 10" booths, as well as larger in-line and island booths. (See floor
plan for dimensions and prices.) All booths include backdrop and
side rails. The exhibit hall is not carpeted; exhibitors may order carpeting
and additional furnishings through the official contractor, GES Exposition
Services.
Carol Nixon [cnixon@infotoday.com]
Exhibits Manager, General
Information
Mike Zarrello [mzarrello@infotoday.com]
Advertising, Sponsorships,
and Exhibit Sales Director
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ
08055-8750
Phone: 609-654-6266, FAX: 609-654-4309
Additional Promotional
Opportunities
Exhibitors wishing to include
their product literature in the portfolio given to each conference registrant
are invited to do so. An insertion in the portfolio should weigh no more
than 1 ounce: each insertion costs $525. The number of pieces required
should be confirmed closer to the meeting date (approximately February
4, 2000).
| ADVERTISING IN THE MEETING
PROGRAM |
Full-page and half-page advertisements
may be reserved in the Official Meeting Program at the following rates:
Full Page (7" x 10") — $1150
Half Page (7" x 5") — $950
Premiums for inside covers
are $400 and the premium for the back cover is $525. Premiums for special
positions are $195. Inquire about rates for additional colors. Closing
date for ad materials is February 11, 2000.
| ADVERTISING IN ASSOCIATED
PUBLICATIONS |
Information Today, Inc. publishes
numerous titles for the information and library communities. These include
Information Today, Computers in Libraries, Searcher, Link-Up, and MultiMedia
Schools, all of which will have bonus circulations to be distributed at
Computers in Libraries.
There is a variety of
sponsorship opportunities available for exhibitors wishing to highlight
their presence at this premier event.
For further information on
any of the above promotional opportunities please call Mike Zarrello at
609-654-6266 x132 or e-mail: adsales@infotoday.com.
