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The Seattle Public Library:
Shattering Stereotypes

A conference sponsored by Public Libraries International Network and The Seattle Public Library

April 27-29; Post Conference April 30, 2005
Seattle, Washington

Join Library colleagues from around the world to examine The Seattle Public Library as a case study. This unique conference will explore Seattle’s cutting-edge architecture, state-of-the- art materials sorting and handling system, high-tech reference model and more.

In addition, learn about best practices in public libraries around the world from leading European library directors, including the 2004 winner of the prestigious Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Access to Learning Award. A one-day post conference session on April 30 will tour and study three new branch libraries.

Registration for the conference is now open and is limited to two participants per organization. (Additional applicants will be waitlisted and registered according to availability.)

Registration for the conference, including the opening reception and an evening dance, will be $300 US. Post conference will be $100 US. All events will be held at The Seattle Public Library or at the conference hotel, Hotel Monaco, directly across the street from the Library.

To register, visit the conference website at http://www.crgevents.com/ShatteringStereotypes

To learn more about The Seattle Public Library’s bold new Central Library, visit http://www.spl.org

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