annual conference and exposition 2006 @ pre-registration

TRAVEL INFORMATION

hotels 1. Hilton 8. Doubletree Hotel 14. Hotel Intercontinental 22. Renaissance Pere Riverside (HQ) 9. Embassy Suites 15. Hotel Monteleone Marquette Hotel 2. 10. Hampton Inn 16. JW Marriott Hotel 23. Residence Inn (Co-HQ) Convention Center Convention Center 3. (2 blocks south of 17. Loews New Orleans 24. Royal Sonesta Hotel (Co-HQ) Convention Center) 18. New Orleans Marriott at 25. Springhill Suites 4. Bourbon Orleans 11. Hampton Inn the Convention Center Downtown 26. W Hotel 5. Chateau Sonesta 19. Omni Royal Crescent 12. Hilton Garden Inn 20. Omni Royal Orleans 27. Windsor Court Hotel 9 6. Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Convention Center Hotel 28. Wyndham Canal Place 13. Hilton Garden Inn 21. Renaissance Arts Hotel 7. Crowne Plaza French Quarter

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map number & hotel single/double triple/quad

1. Hilton New Orleans Riverside (HQ) $169/$189 $209/$229 h, ns, op, f, bc, rs, in w/wi 2 New Orleans Marriott (Co-HQ), h, ns, op, f, bc, rs, in w/hs $131/$156 $181/$206 3 Sheraton New Orleans (Co-HQ), h, ns, op, f, bc, rs, in w/wi and hs $165/$180 $205/$230 4 Bourbon Orleans, h, ns, f, op, bc, rs, in w/wi and hs $145 $175 5 Chateau Sonesta, h, ns, op, f, bc, rs, I w/wi and hs $152 N/A

6 Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center, op, f, bc, in w/hs $126 $126 7 Crowne Plaza, h, ns, f, op, bc, rs, in w/hs $139/$159 $179/$199 8 Doubletree Hotel, h, ns, op, f, in w/hs $149 $169/$189 9 Embassy Suites, h, ns, f, op, fb, bc, in w/wi $154/$175 $195/$205 10 Hampton Inn Convention Center, h, ns, op, cb w/hb, bc, in w/wi and hs $149 $149

11 Hampton Inn Downtown, h, ns, cb w/hb, in w/wi and hs $109 $109 12 Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, h, ns, op, bc, in w/wi and hs $149/$169 $189/$209 13 Hilton Garden Inn French Quarter h, ns, op, bc, in w/wi and hs $149/$169 $189/$209 14 Hotel Intercontinental, h, op, bc, rs, in w/hs $169 $209/$249 15 Hotel Monteleone h, ns, op, bc, rs, in w/hs $169 $194/$219

16 JW Marriott Hotel, h, ns, f, op, bc, rs, in w/hs $167/$185 $203/$221 17 Loews New Orleans h, ns, f, ip, bc, rs, in w/hs $169 $199 18 New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center, $159/$169 $179/$189 h, ns, op, f, bc, rs, in w/hs 19 Omni Royal Crescent, h, ns, op, f, bc, rs, i w/hs $144/$159 $189/$209 20 Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, h, ns, f, op, bc, rs, in w/wi and hs $166 $186/$206

21 Renaissance Arts Hotel, h, ns, op, bc, rs, in w/hs $119 $139/$159 22 Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel, h, ns, op, f, bc, rs, in w/hs $119 $139/$159 23 Residence Inn Convention Center, op, cb, in w/hs $132 $132 24 Royal Sonesta Hotel, h, ns, f, op, bc, rs, in w/hs $155 $185/$215 25 Springhill Suites, op, f, hb, bc, in w/hs $126 $126

26 W Hotel, h, ns, f, op, rs, in w/hs $169 $189/$209 27 Windsor Court Hotel, h, ns, op, f, bc, in w/hs $195 $245/ N/A 28 Wyndham Canal Place h, ns, f, op, rs, bc, in w/wi and hs $169 $194/$219

key Key: h=handicapped accessible rooms; ns=non-smoking rooms available; f=fitness center; ip= indoor pool; 9op=outdoor pool; cb=continential breakfast included; hb=hot breakfast; fb=full breakfast included; at= complimentary airport transportation; rs=room service; bc=business center; in=internet in room; wi=wireless internet access; hs=high speed internet access

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TRAVEL INFORMATION General Information Airline reservations and discount Public transportation in New Orleans ITS Group is ALA’s travel management company information The City of New Orleans offers numerous bus for both hotel and airline reservations. As an ALA The ALA travel desk has negotiated exclusive airfare routes, as well as the St. Charles and Riverfront attendee or exhibitor, you are eligible for special discounts to New Orleans for all ALA members and Street Car lines, which are ideal for ALA attendees airline and hotel rates. To reach the ALA travel exhibitors. United Airlines is offering conference exploring the French Quarter and Central Business desk, please call 1-800-974-9833 or 847-282- attendees and exhibitors a 10% discount off the District. The New Orleans Regional Transit 2529 and identify yourself as an attendee or lowest applicable fare when you book and ticket 30 Authority proudly operates its streetcars 24 hours a exhibitor of the ALA Annual Conference in New days or more prior to travel. Save 5% off the lowest day, seven days a week. The schedule changes Orleans. The ALA travel desk is open Monday applicable fare when you book within 29 days of three times a year, and riders can plan by calling the through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST. travel. Applicable restrictions must be met. To make RTA RideLine at 504-248-3900 or visiting You may also make hotel reservations by mailing or your airline reservations through the ALA travel www.norta.com for the latest schedules. Fares are faxing the housing reservation form located in this desk, call 1-800-621-1083 or 847-940-1176 $1.25 for a one-way ride, and a $5.00 day pass for section. In addition, you can make your hotel reser- Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm unlimited rides is available on any RTA bus or vations online through the ALA home page at (outside the U.S. and Canada, call 847-940-1176). streetcar. VisiTour passes are also available and are http://www.ala.org/annual. Choose “Travel & You can also logon to www.ala.org/annual and click $5.00 for a one-day pass and $12.00 for a three- Hotels” and follow the directions. The housing on the “Travel and Hotels” link for a link to ITS day pass. Call the RideLine or visit the Website for a reservation form features SSL encryption to ensure Group’s online airline reservations system. Easy list of VisiTour vendors. the privacy of your information. payment by major credit cards. A $20.00 service fee will be charged per ticket. Train and bus travel to Chicago Hotel reservation deadlines and Amtrak: three Amtrak lines pass through or termi- information You can also make your reservation directly with nate in New Orleans, at 1001 Loyola Avenue.For Hotel reservation requests will be accepted until United Airlines by calling 800-521-4041 and pro- reservations or information, contact Amtrak at April 28, 2006, subject to availability. A list of viding ALA ID# 502CQ to receive discounts. 800-872-7245 or go online at www.amtrak.com. selected hotels and their rates is included in this sec- tion. Rates are quoted for the room, not per per- Airport transportation and information Greyhound: all Greyhound buses arrive and depart son, and all rooms are assigned on a first-come, New Orleans is serviced by the Louis Armstrong from the station at 1001 Loyola Ave. For informa- first-served basis. Special rates are available only New Orleans International Airport. For terminal tion, contact Greyhound at 800-229-9424 or go when you book directly with the ALA travel desk. All and airline information, please visit http://www.fly- online at www.greyhound.com. rooms are subject to applicable tax, currently at msy.com/. 14.9% for hotel tax. All requests must include six Rental cars choices. Make sure to give accurate dates of arrival Taxicabs: A cab ride costs $28.00 from the airport ALA has negotiated exclusive rates with Avis for and departure for everyone occupying the request- to the Central Business District (CBD) for one or rental cars during the meeting. For rates and reser- ed room. Please note that the ALA travel desk does two persons and $12.00 (per passenger) for three vations call 800-331-1600 or access the website for not assume the responsibility of pairing guests for or more passengers. Pick-up is on the lower level, this event at http:// www.avis.com. You must men- double occupancy or in multiple housing units. outside the baggage claim area. There may be an tion the Avis Worldwide Discount Number (AWD), After April 28, 2006, the ALA travel desk will con- additional charge for extra baggage. D005980, when calling to receive the special dis- tinue to make reservations on a space available basis count. only (i.e., book early to get the hotel of your Airport Shuttle: Shuttle service is available from the choice). airport to the hotels in the CBD for $13.00 (per Ala shuttle bus service person, one-way), $26.00 (per person, round- Free shuttle buses, sponsored by Gale, will operate Hotel confirmations, cancellations trip), or $24.00 (per person, round-trip for two between all participating hotels and the Morial or changes or more people when purchased at the airport). Convention Center during the conference. Service Confirmation of the room reservation will be Three bags per person. Call 1-866-596-2699 or will also be provided for attendees with disabilities. acknowledged by the travel desk and sent within 72 (504) 522-3500 for more details or to make a Shuttle bus service schedules (including daily pick- hours. If you have any questions regarding your reservation. Advance reservations are required 48 up times, locations and destinations) will be pub- reservation, or to make changes or cancellations, hours prior to travel for all ADA accessible trans- lished in Cognotes (the daily show newspaper avail- contact the ALA Travel Desk at 1-800-974-9833 fers. Please call well enough in advance for the spe- able during the conference) and will be available or 847-282-2529, not the hotel. A first night’s cially-equipped shuttle to be reserved. For group onsite. Complimentary bus service is provided by room and tax deposit (payable by credit card) is reservations of 10 or more people please dial 1- Gale. Don’t forget to stop by their booth and say required to hold hotel reservations. Your first 888-432-7651. Ticket booths are located on the thanks for the lift! night’s deposit is refundable with at least a 72 hour lower level in the baggage claim area. 9 cancellation notification to the hotel, prior to the day of your arrival. Check your confirmation for details on your hotel’s policy.

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HOUSING REQUEST FORM June 22-29, 2006 – Annual Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, LA Deadline for Submission: April 28, 2006

Instructions: Please complete this form in its entirety to insure speedy processing. All hotels require a first night’s deposit to hold your room. Complete the credit card portion of the form for the first night’s deposit to be billed automatically upon receipt by hotel. DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE FORMS - If sharing room(s) designate one person to send request. Be sure to include your E-Mail address. Reservations can also be made on the ALA Annual Conference Website at: http://www.ala.org/annual Confirmation will be sent to:

Last name of person requesting rooms and confirmation First name

Name of company or firm

Street address or p.o. box number

City State Zip

Country Phone Fax

E-Mail Address please print clearly to receive electronic confirmation

Arrival day/date departure day/date

Occupant(s) Room preference (please do not duplicate. If sharing a room, designate one person to complete form.) Bedding requests are based on availability. Every print last name first effort will be made to accommodate requests.

1. 2. Single (one person/one bed)

3. 4. Double (two people/one bed)

Double/double (two people/two beds) Hotel Choices (Please print name and number of hotel as listed on Hotel Locator Map) Triple (three people/1-2 beds) 1. 2. Quad (four people/two beds) 3. 4. Requires handicap room (check one) 5. 6. Mobility Important notes: Hearing impaired • Rooms are assigned on a “first come/first served” basis and room availability for your arrival/departure. Visually impaired • Photocopy this form if more than one room is required. Please do not request multiple rooms on one form. • The ALA travel desk will send a confirmation within 72 hours or receipt. • All changes and/or cancellations prior to June 13, 2006, must be made through the ala travel desk. Last minute Mail or Fax to: changes and cancellations must be made in writing to the hotel at least 5 days prior to check-in.

ALA Travel Desk/ITS Credit card guarantee-first night’s deposit 108 Wilmot Rd. Ste 400 Deerfield, IL 60015 Fax: 1-800-521-6017 or 847-940-2386 9Please charge my credit card (check one): Visa Amex Mastercard Card number Expiration date

Authorized signature Date

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