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INDEX
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROGRAM INFORMATION
REGISTRATION & HOTELS
IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

IN THIS DOCUMENT:
Preferred Airline
Passports
Climate
Transportation
Banking and Credit Cards
Post Office
Shopping
Electricity
2001 Conference participation grant for developing countries

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Preferred Airline

U.S./Canada originating passengers
Northwest will get you there for less! As your official airline, we are privileged to offer a special discount in the form of our Association Dollars Off Certificates (ADOCS). Based on the roundtrip airfare paid, all attendees will receive discounts ranging from USD 30 to USD 100. This certificate entitles five (5) passengers to a discount off a qualifying published Coach or First Class fare to Boston from the United States or Canada. Attendees using this program can save an additional 10% off the lowest applicable fare available at time of booking. A special code delivers fast and efficient service. And we guarantee that you will receive the lowest fare applicable the time of ticketing.

To receive your discount, call Northwest World Meeting and Incentive Reservations at 1-800-328-2111 Monday through Friday between 7.30 AM and 7.30 PM Central Time or have your professional travel company contact us. Save with your customized discount by mentioning your special code: Worldfile-NY010.

Instruct your travel agent to pay careful attention to placement of the Worldfile number in the ticket designator box after the fare basis code. Enter the fare basis code, then a (/) followed by the ticket designator (NW WORLDFILE) listed above. Also, advise the Agent to use your Worldfile number regardless of the fare purchased.

You can reserve your ticket on the Northwest/KLM website. Once in the Northwest booking engine, http://www.nwa.com/travel/reser/, you simply follow the "on-screen instructions to book a flight". When prompted, "Do you have an electronic Certificate?", you will have to enter the WorldFile number found on the Association Dollars Off Certificate, in the reference code box. In addition to this direct link to Northwest's booking engine, you can use a variety of internet-based services, including; current arrival and departure information, information on members' WorldPerks accounts, flight availability, the ability to view and itinerary from the time reservations are made until 24 hours after the trip is completed. If no certificate was enclosed with this package please send an e-mail to the conference secretariat ifla2001@congrex.nl and mention ADOC, your name, address etc.

Europe/Asia originating passengers
Northwest will get you there for less! As your official airline, we are privileged to offer a special discount for international attendees as follows. For this program, we will offer a 10% discount off any applicable World Business Class, Normal Economy, Special Economy, APEX, Super APEX or any other excursion fare published to Boston. This discount is valid for travel on NORTHWEST/KLM designated flights from Europe or Asia. A special code delivers fast and efficient service. And we guarantee that you will receive the lowest fare applicable at the time of ticketing.

Travelers outside of North America should call the local Northwest or KLM office in their country of origin for reservations and fare information. All callers must refer to the Worldfile number listed below. Save with your customized discount by mentioning your special code: Worldfile-RBABN.

Passports

A valid passport is required for entry into the United States. A visa is required for citizens of a number of countries. Please check with the U.S. Embassy or U. S. Consulate for requirements.

An official letter of invitation to facilitate your visa application for entry to the United States will be sent by the U.S. Organizing Committee only after full receipt of conference registration payment. The letter of invitation is not a commitment on the part of the conference organizers to provide any financial support.

Climate

Being on the ocean means that Boston's climate is temperate in the summer. Temperatures in Boston in August range from 20 to 25 Centigrade (71-79 Fahrenheit). The skies in August are usually sunny and clear, but occasional rainy days are possible.

Transportation

Boston's Logan International Airport, located on Boston Harbor, is situated only minutes from downtown, where the conference will be held. Fourteen international carriers fly directly into Boston, and there are convenient flights from New York every hour. Boston has an extensive and affordable bus, subway, and tram system.

To travel from Logan Airport to conference hotels, there are many forms of transportation available, including public transportation, private and hotel shuttles, and taxis. To travel via public transportation, take the Logan shuttle which travels between all airline terminals and the "Blue Line" subway station, seven days a week, from 04.00 to 01.00 Information about the various transportation options can be viewed at: http://www.massport.com/logal/getti.html.

Public transportation is available through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's network of subways, buses and commuter trains. Information about routes and schedules can be obtained by calling +1 617-222-3200 or on the following website: http://www.mbta.org. A "Boston Visitors Pass" can be purchased for one, three or seven days, through the website, or call +1 617-222-5568 for further information.

Banking and Credit Cards

Bank hours are not standard, but banks in Boston are generally open Monday through Friday, from 9.00 or 10.00 to 17.00 to 18.00. A number of banks are open on Saturday mornings. Currency exchange services are available at larger banks.
Many hotels also provide currency exchanges to their hotel guests. Credit cards are widely accepted at all major hotels and most restaurant and shops.

Post Office

The closest post office to the Hynes Convention Center is one block away at the Prudential Center.
The hours are Monday through Friday, 8.00 to 18.00, and Saturday, 8.00 to 14.00.

Shopping

There is a wide variety of shopping near the Hynes Convention Center. Store hours vary according to size of store and location. The shops closest to the convention center are the "Shops at the Prudential Center" and "Copley Place". Shops at both centers are open Monday through Saturday, from 10.00 to 20.00. On Sunday, the Prudential shops are open from 11.00 to 18.00, the shops at Copley, 12.00 to 18.00
There are also many boutiques and shops on nearby Newbury Street. These stores usually open weekdays at 10.00 or 11.00 and have varying weekend and evening hours.

Electricity

The United States runs on 110 volts alternating current (a/c)

2001 Conference participation grant for developing countries

The 2001 IFLA Organizing Committee will support the participation of a number of delegates from developing countries. The grant will also acquaint recipients with U.S. Libraries and their services. The grant will cover travel, accommodation, a per diem food allowance and the conference fees. Priority will be give to younger professionals with minimum 5 years of experience in the field of libraries. The application form can be found on the IFLA 2001 website at http://archive.ifla.org/IV/ifla67/fellowship.htm or can be requested at the conference secretariat, Congrex Holland BV. The application form and curriculum vitae (information about age, education/professional degrees and career) should be sent as soon as possible and no later than March 1, 2001 to:

50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
USA
Fax: +1 312 280 3256

intl@ala.org

67th IFLA Council and General Conference Libraries and Librarians: Making a Difference in the Knowledge Age August 16th - 25th 2001