OLA's Super Conference 2007

ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
All registration is on site starting on Wednesday morning.
AT SUPER CONFERENCE: See Registration Hours (Index below) for location and times of on-site registration.

INDEX:

Registration Fees
Registration Policies and Procedures
Guest Program For Administrators
Scholarships and Subsidies
Registration Hours
EXPO Exhibit Hours
OLAStore Hours

THE FEES...

All conference fees are subject to 6% Goods and Services Tax. The Association reserves the right not to process a registration until payment is received by cheque or credit card. Reduced early-bird fees are offered to spread the workload of the conference and extensions to individuals are not given. Post-dated cheques do not satisfy the early-bird requirements. Membership must be current at the time of the conference for preferred member's rates.

FULL CONFERENCE provides

All plenary and workshop sessions in fourteen distinct time slots.
Unlimited entrance privileges to EXPO 2007, Canada's largest library tradeshow.
The 100 page official Super Conference program
The Super Conference 2007 souvenir bag, courtesy of Brodart
Social events including the Wednesday opening party, the Thursday afternoon reception at EXPO, all award receptions, the Friday night all-conference party and the Saturday gala luncheon.
Coat check on Thursday and Friday, courtesy of CUPE Local 905

SINGLE AND MULTIPLE DAY PACKAGES provide those privileges appropriate to the days chosen. Although there should not be a shortage of bags, if one occurs, priority will be given to full conference registrants.

NON-MEMBERS' FEES

Full conference $375
Any two days $330
Any single day (Thurs or Fri) $280
Wednesday only $75
Saturday only $250
Exhibit only See below.

After November 30, add $35 administrative fee. A further $35 administrative fee will be levied on site as costs escalate.

MEMBERS' FEES

Full conference $250
Any two days $205
Any single day (Thurs or Fri) $155
Wednesday only $45
Saturday only $125
Exhibit only See below.

New members pay these fees up to Jan. 26, 2007 without additional administrative surcharges. After November 30, add $35 administrative fee to the above. Help us help you. Register early. A further $35 administrative fee will apply on site to cover additional costs.

NON-SALARIED MEMBERS' FEES

Full conference $85
Any two days (Wed-Fri) $40
Any single day (incl. Wed-Sat) $20
Exhibit only See below.

New members pay these fees up to Jan. 26, 2007 without additional administrative surcharges. After November 30, add $10 administrative fee to the above. Help us help you. Register early. A further $10 administrative fee will apply on site to cover additional costs.

EXPO 2007 EXHIBIT ONLY PASSES

Member $15
Non-member $30

These rates apply at any time.

PRECONFERENCE SESSIONS/EVENTS
Most events are free, but you must register to attend.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Smooth Talk. Intercontinental, 9am-4pm.
Member $249, Non-Member $294
The VRL Seminar @ Toronto Reference Library, 9am-12pm.
Member $25, Non-Member $30
Become a Google Power Searcher. OISE, 9am-12pm.
Member $50, Non-Member $75
WebQuests: Beginners. OISE, 9am-12pm.
Member $50, Non-Member $75
WebQuests: Advanced. OISE, 1pm-4pm.
Member $50, Non-Member $75
Podcasting for Learning. OISE, 1pm-4pm.
Member $50, Non-Member $75
Teacher Librarian Planner (TuLIP). OISE, 1pm-4pm.
Member $50, Non-Member $75
Every Child Ready to Read. MTCC, 1pm-5pm.
Member $50, Non-Member $75
Leaders in Libraries. MTCC, 1pm-5pm.
Member $50, Non-Member $75
OurOntario.ca Training. FIS, Lab 116, 9am-4pm.
No Cost
Resources Ontario Gale Research Database Training.
OISE, 9am-12pm. No Cost
Resources Ontario Gale Research Database Training.
OISE, 1pm-4pm. No Cost
Resources Ontario EBSCO Database Training.
OISE, 9am-10:30am. No Cost
Resources Ontario EBSCO Database Training.
OISE, 11am-12:30pm. No Cost
Resources Ontario EBSCO Database Training.
OISE, 1:30pm-3pm. No Cost
Resources Ontario EBSCO Database Training.
OISE, 3:30pm-5pm. No Cost

TICKETED EVENTS
Most events are free, but you must register to attend. Your registration allows us to set rooms up with sufficient seating, to have enough catering where it is needed and to ensure you have a great experience. Thank you for your help.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007
• A Reading Gala Blast-Off 12:30pm-2:30pm, $10
• Tour: TPL Every Branch Has A Story Bus Tour
   1pm-5pm, No cost.
• Seminar/Reception: The Art of Networking. No cost.

Thursday, February 1, 2007
• Public Library Awards dinner
   Up to Nov. 30 $52; After Nov. 30, $65
• C'est What? Evening Event
   Member $30, Non-Member $35
• OHLA 10th Anniversary Dinner.
   OHLA members only. No cost.

Friday, February 2, 2007
• OHLA Breakfast.
   OHLA members only. No cost.
• OLBA's Conference within the Conference: Leadership By Design
By requesting a ticket, regular conference registrants are indicating they plan to attend this event rather than the regular program.
Cost for attending this day only:
Member $195, Non-Member $320
• Session 1315 (Limited seating) Included in registration

Saturday, February 3, 2007
• Closing Gala Luncheon
   Included in registration; extra tickets only
   Extra luncheon tickets:
   Up to Nov. 30 $52; After Nov. 30 $65

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GUESTS

Administrators outside libraries, politicians not on library boards, Award winners, and other designated leaders are the guests of Ontario Library Association members at Super Conference each year. Thousands over the years have been impressed with the breadth and depth of the conference and of our work. When you register a guest, please help us by registering him or her using the online registration form and choosing the Guest category. According to the terms set up by the OLA Board of Directors, a member must host the guest during his or her conference experience.
No charge.

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REGISTRATION HOURS

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Main Lobby.

Wednesday, January 31st - 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday, February 1st - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, February 2nd - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 3rd - 7:00 am - 12 noon

GETTING YOUR BADGE
Avoid the lines! Register before December 31st and your badge and tickets will be mailed to you. You can then use an Express Desk at any of the above hours.

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EXPO EXHIBIT HOURS

Thursday, February 1st - 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, February 2nd - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Canada's largest library tradeshow may be attended on its own or as part of the regular conference registration. Thursday afternoon's reception in the exhibit is sponsored by Edu Reference Publishers Direct.

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The OLAStore

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Rm 205B.

Wednesday, January 31st - 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday, February 1st - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, February 2nd - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 3rd - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

One of the nice advantages of Super Conference is that the OLAStore comes to you. Operated at the conference by National Book Service under contract to the OLA, the store allows you to browse among the thousands of titles that are available each year. This is your one-stop source for professional literature, materials created by this year's speakers, and much more!

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