We regret that due to overwhelming demand, we have had to close the waiting list for registration. We are working to accommodate as many as possible from our waiting list, but unfortunately will not be able to meet all of the demand. If you have already put your name on the waiting list, you will be contacted in wait list order as cancellations occur.

You may register online or by fax or mail for the ACRL 47th Annual RBMS Preconference. Registration is limited to 300 participants. Registrations received after May 17, 2006 will be subject to a $50 late fee. Online registration, which requires immediate credit card payment, is the fastest and most convenient way to secure your registration.

Before registering please check the conference schedule. Several tours and a workshop will be offered during the day on Tuesday, June 20, with an opening reception at the InterContinental hotel that evening. The main conference program will run from Wednesday morning, June 21 through noon on Friday, June 23. Housing options are currently available, and we encourage you to review the accommodations page and to make your travel arrangements soon.

Applications are being accepted for a limited number of attendance scholarships through March 30. Please check the scholarships page for details.

See below for information about the "buddy" program for first time attendees.

Rates
ACRL or BSA member = $195
Non-member = $240
Full-time student, currently enrolled = $75
One-day registration = Wednesday or Thursday, $85
Half-day registration = Friday, $50
Late registration surcharge (after May 17, 2006) = $50

Online Registration
Please click on the link above and choose "Register" next to the event labeled "47th Annual RBMS Preconference." Online registration requires immediate credit card payment and confirmations are sent by e-mail within 48 hours.

Fax or Mail Registration
If you are not able to complete your registration online, please click on the link above to download the preconference registration form (.pdf), then fax or mail the completed form to ACRL. The mailing address and fax number are provided on the form. Registration forms usually take 2 business days to process once received. Confirmations are sent via e-mail.

Questions? Or need help registering?
Please call 800-545-2433 and press option #5 for any questions regarding registration.

Cancellation Policy
Refund requests must be submitted in writing prior to May 17, 2006, and are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Refunds will be processed and mailed after July 17, 2006. The preconference or any of its tours or workshops may be cancelled in the case of insufficient registration. In the event that an ACRL-sponsored activity is cancelled, ACRL cannot be responsible for any cancellation/change charges assessed to registrants by airlines, travel agencies, or hotel/housing organizations.

"Buddy" Program
If this is your first time attending an RBMS Preconference, or you would like to learn more about RBMS from a more experienced member, you are invited to request a conference "buddy." Prior to the conference, seasoned RBMS members who have volunteered for the program will contact those who have requested buddies to arrange a time to meet during the conference to offer guidance on conference activities, provide information about RBMS and its programs, and answer questions. For more information about the buddy program, and to request a conference buddy, please see the RBMS Web site.