Please excuse duplicate postings: Looking for in-depth, interactive discussions of library issues? You won't want to miss the half- and full-day preconference sessions at CAL Conference 2008: Communities and Libraries. Join us Thursday, November 6, for sessions such as: *101 to 2.0: Rethinking Reference at Your Library *Nonfiction Readers' Advisory *Fundamentals of Electronic Resource Management *Celebrate a Winning Team: Principals and Librarians, Ingredients for Increased Student Achievement And top off your day with Colorado Commissioner of Education Dwight Jones. He'll share his vision for the role libraries can play in Forward Thinking, an ambitious plan to support all Colorado students in learning. For more information and to register for CAL Conference 2008, visit www.cal-webs.org/conference.html Register by October 19th to receive the best rates and a collectible conference name badge with logo! ****** CAL Conference 2008: Communities & Libraries will be held November 6-8 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center. Reservations for lodging at the Marriott can be made any time before October 14 by visiting marriott.com/dentc and using the group code "CALCALA"; or by calling 303-779-1100 and using the group name "Association of Libraries," group code "CAL." _______________________________________________