[Metadatalibrarians] NASIG 2016 Conference – MAY 18 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE

[publicist at nasig.org]

Now is the time!  The Early-Bird Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 18 for the 2016 NASIG Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 9 -12, 2016. Register now to get the best rates, and make your reservation at the beautiful, *no-longer-sold-out* conference hotel, the Hotel Albuquerque!
 
Don’t miss out on  NASIG’s strong, engaging programs and numerous opportunities to discuss issues and network in a relaxed environment with colleagues -- publishers, vendors, print and e-resources providers, and librarians. Register before rates go up!
[ http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228 ]( http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228 )
 
Check out the program here: [ https://nasig2016.sched.org/ ]( https://nasig2016.sched.org/ ) There is something for everyone involved in the electronic resources, scholarly communications, continuing resource cataloging, and serials information chain.  
 
Come hear our dynamic Vision Session speakers: T. Scott Plutchak, Heather Joseph, and James J. O’Donnell. Then join one of the many options for concurrent sessions including topics such as:
 
•             Technical services workflows and evolving roles and duties
•             Institutional repositories
•             Streaming video
•             Open access, including open textbooks
•             Assessment and collection development
•             Text mining
•             Managing eBooks
•             And much more!
 
Join NASIG at Isotopes Park to see an Albuquerque Isotopes minor league baseball game on Friday, June 10. On Saturday, June 11, don’t miss the annual Fun Run on Saturday morning at 5:45 am and the Vendor Expo on Saturday, June 11, beginning at 11:30 am.
 
Rates and general conference information are included in the registration link.
 
Between and after sessions, enjoy Old Town, explore Breaking Bad tours, try a hot air balloon ride, or take the train to Santa Fe. Albuquerque offers these fun activities and much more!
DATE:  June 9-12, 2016
Pre-conferences: June 8 – 9
Vendor Expo: June 11 starting at 11:30 am
Conference Opening and Social: June 9 at The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum [ http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/balloonmuseum ]( http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/balloonmuseum )
 
 
LOCATION: Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 [ http://www.hotelabq.com/ ]( http://www.hotelabq.com/ )
 
Conference City: Albuquerque, New Mexico [ http://www.visitalbuquerque.org/ ]( http://www.visitalbuquerque.org/ )
 
 
 
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Leigh Ann DePope
Publicist, NASIG, Inc.
publicist at nasig.org | @NASIG
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Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent non-profit organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources in all formats and business models. For more information about NASIG and our member opportunities, please visit http://www.nasig.org/.