The VRD 4th Annual Digital Reference Conference Charting the Course of Reference: Toward a Preferred Future November 11-12, 2002, The Westin Hotel, Chicago, IL, USA All previous VRD conferences have been sold out, and although we have increased our capacity, you may want to register early. Early bird rates end 9/l/02. Watch our web site for agenda and program information. Register online: http://www.oclc.org/institute/events/vrd2002/index.htm This conference explores the nature of Internet-based question-and-answer service within a broad range of contexts, including libraries and information centers, government, business, education, and other industry>sectors or organizations, as well as the specific issues involved in providing any type of digital reference service. The theme of this year's conference, "Charting the Course of Reference: Toward a Preferred Future," emphasizes planning and direction founded upon practical experience, research, or trend analyses. Marilyn Schick Conference & Event Specialist Virtual Reference Desk - www.vrd.org ERIC Clearinghouse on Information & Technology Syracuse University, 621 Skytop Road - Suite 160 Syracuse, New York 13244 - 5290 800 464 9107 - Fax: 315 443 5448 __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org//membership.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner (Kerri Scannell) at: [log in to unmask]