IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States Lorem Ipsum Dolor World Library and Information Congress 82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly 13–19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States Greater Columbus Convention Center Final Announcement Connections. Collaboration. Community. www.ifla.org 1 IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States Lorem Ipsum Dolor Knowledge connects the dots The greatest breakthroughs happen when knowledge is shared, giving thinkers and dreamers a clear view of each other’s ideas. When OCLC member libraries share their collective resources, ground-breaking ideas aren’t merely possible—they’re inevitable. Because what is known must be shared.SM Learn more at booth #C101 oclc.org/share 2 215419_IFLA-Ad-Cognotes-Connects.indd 1 6/26/15 3:41 PM IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States Table of Contents Table of Contents 3 Greeting from NC Columbus 4–5 The Mayor of Columbus Invites You 6–7 Important Information 8 Important Dates to Remember 9 About IFLA 10 Knowledge Congress Information 11–12 Hotel Reservations 13 Hotel List 14 connects the dots Map of Columbus, OH 15 Congress Outline 16–17 U.S. National Committee 18–19 The greatest breakthroughs happen when knowledge Satellite Meetings 20–24 is shared, giving thinkers and dreamers a clear view of each other’s ideas. When OCLC member libraries Registration Information 25–30 share their collective resources, ground-breaking Destination 31 ideas aren’t merely possible—they’re inevitable. General Information A-Z 32–38 Library Visits 39–56 Because what is known must be shared.SM Official Airline Network 58 Learn more at booth #C101 oclc.org/share 3 215419_IFLA-Ad-Cognotes-Connects.indd 1 6/26/15 3:41 PM IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States Greetings from NC Columbus You’re INVITED On behalf of the 2016 National Committee, we are delighted to invite you to the 82nd World Library and Information Congress in Columbus, Ohio from 13 - 19 August 2016. “Connections. Collaboration. Community.” What a powerful theme to represent the work of information providers. But this phrase also represents a passionate group in Columbus’ library community and on the 2016 National Committee who have worked for several years to bring you an exceptional congress experience. Boston was the last U.S. city to host the IFLA World Congress – and that was in 2001. So much has changed since then. We’re more connected than we’ve ever been in the history of library and in- formation science, so we hope you can join us in a rich exchange of ideas that will strengthen ties across the global community. “It takes a village to raise a child,” but it takes an entire nation to host an IFLA World Congress. We are thrilled to showcase libraries in Ohio, but we hope congress attendees will also learn about what goes on in libraries across our country. Columbus is a “library town.” It is home to Chemical Abstracts and the Battelle Memorial Institute, two world leaders in research and scientific information. OCLC, the renowned worldwide library cooperative, has its corporate headquarters in the Columbus suburb of Dublin. In fact, OCLC was founded in The Ohio State University’s Thompson Library. By August 2016, Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) will be in the final stages of an ambitious 120 million USD capital plan to build or renovate 10 libraries in its system. IFLA Congress participants will have the unique opportunity to visit newly constructed, technology rich libraries, including CML’s Main Library, which will blend modern functionality with the original Carnegie building. 4 IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States Greetings from NC Columbus The Ohio State University Libraries has a long history of innovation. Ohio State’s library system is ranked among the top 10 North American public research libraries by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). The 110 million USD renovation of the Thompson Library has garnered national awards and the recently opened Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum holds one of the fore- most cartoon art collections in the world. In the United States, we have vibrant and diverse libraries that provide access to information and technology that impacts how our society thrives. Columbus and its profession-leading libraries are honored to have the opportunity to collaborate and share our strategies and models with over 4.000 IFLA’s global attendees, with the common goal of enriching our communities. Carol Pitts Diedrichs Patrick Losinski Vice Provost and Chief Executive Officer Director of University Libraries Columbus Metropolitan Library The Ohio State University 5 IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States The Mayor of Columbus Invites You Dear Delegates, The City of Columbus is thrilled to be host to the 82nd IFLA World Library and Information Congress General Conference and Assembly 13 - 19 August 2016. As the first United States city to host the Congress since 2001, we are honored to welcome you to our community and showcase our ideas and excitement. We also want to extend our gratitude to IFLA for selecting Columbus as the next host for this stimulating gathering that will attract brilliant minds from across the globe. Home to world class library institutions like the Columbus Metropolitan Library system, the Ohio State University Libraries, and OCLC, a worldwide library cooperative, Columbus is the ideal location to host a meeting of the world’s most curious minds in the library science profession. With an engrained culture that is smart and open, conference attendees will appreciate the innovations in research by local institutions including Chemical Abstracts and the Battelle Memorial Institute. Columbus is a thriving, vibrant community with a dynamic business climate, a commitment to diversity, exciting festivals, sports and cultural events and a lively arts and entertainment scene. Each year, an increasing number of visitors from around the country and the world come to our city to meet, compete, trade and enjoy what Columbus has to offer. From the lively Arena District, the beautiful Franklin Park Conservatory, to our #1 zoo, the campus of the Ohio State University and the shops and restaurants of our many eclectic urban neighborhoods, Columbus offers something special for everyone. There is no doubt in my mind that you will find something to love about our city during your visit. 6 IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States The Mayor of Columbus Invites You Although Columbus will offer an extraordinary experience in 2016, we are even more thrilled about the opportunity to engage with our peers from across the globe to share and discuss best practices in the profession. On behalf of the entire City of Columbus, we look forward to welcoming you in 2016! Sincerely, Michael B. Coleman Mayor 7 IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States Important Information Congress Organiser Congress Secretariat IFLA WLIC 2016 PO Box 95312 c/o K.I.T. Group GmbH – 2509 CH The Hague, Netherlands Association & Conference Tel.: +31 70 31 40884 Management Fax: +31 70 38 34827 Kurfürstendamm 71 Email: [email protected] 10709 Berlin, Germany Tel.: +49 30 24 60 3-329 IFLA WLIC 2016 National Committee Fax: +49 30 24 60 3-200 American Library Association Email: [email protected] 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 Registration United States of America c/o K.I.T. Group GmbH Tel.: +1 312 28 03 200 Tel.: +49 30 24 60 3-380 Fax: +1 312 28 04 392 Fax: +49 30 24 60 3-200 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Congress Venue Accommodation c/o K.I.T. Group GmbH Tel.: +49 30 24 60 3-380 Fax: +49 30 24 60 3-200 Email: [email protected] Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 N. High St. Exhibition / Sponsoring Columbus, Ohio 43215 c/o K.I.T. Group GmbH United States of America Tel.: +49 30 24 60 3-242 http://www.columbusconventions.com Fax: +49 30 24 60 3-200 Email: [email protected] Sherry Chambers, CMP, CTA Senior Director of Sales Tel.: +1 614 82 72 662 Email: [email protected] 8 IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States Important DatesLorem to Ipsum Remember Dolor Start of Online Registration Start of Accommodation Booking 1 October 2015 1 October 2015 Early Registration Fees Deadline Standard Registration Fees Deadline 17 May 2016 11 August 2016 Onsite Registration Congress Dates from 12 August 2016 13 – 19 August 2016 9 IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2016 13-19 August 2016 | Columbus, Ohio, United States About IFLA IFLA is the international organisation for library and information associations, institutions and librarians in the user communities they serve throughout the world. It is the trusted global voice of the library and information community, and drives equitable access to information and knowledge for all. To advance the interest of its IFLA does this by creating strategic alliances; members IFLA: enhancing professional education; developing • furthers accessibility, protection, and professional standards; disseminating best preservation of documentary cultural practice and advancing relevant scientific and heritage; professional knowledge. It is committed to enabling all members of the Federation to engage • supports a library and information pro- in, and benefit from, its activities without regard fession which anticipates and responds to citizenship, disability, ethnic origin, gender, to the needs of communities worldwide.