MLA '05: Hall of Exhibits Activities

The Hall of Exhibits offers opportunities to learn about the latest products and services from some of the most respected names in the profession. More than 100 exhibitors are expected. To fully enjoy the many displays, we suggest you allow 6 hours during the meeting for walking through the information-packed Hall of Exhibits.

Hall of Exhibits
Convention Center: Exhibit Hall B

• Sunday, May 15 (Welcome reception and opening of exhibits; ticketed event), 5:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
• Monday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.–-6:00 p.m. Refreshments: 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.-noon and 1:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Refreshments: 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Internet Café
Convention Center: Exhibit Hall B
May 14–May 19; open twenty-four hours a day.
Sponsored by Elsevier.

The Internet Café provides convenient Internet and wireless access for meeting attendees. To access your offsite email, bring the name and, if possible, the Internet service provider (ISP) number of your host (mail server) and your MLANET username and password.

Poster Sessions
Convention Center: Exhibit Hall B

Monday, May 16, 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. (odd-numbered posters presented)
Tuesday, May 17, 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. (even-numbered posters presented)

Peer-reviewed posters are a great opportunity to learn from your peers' experiences implementing new programs and establishing new techniques for today's contemporary library. Consult the MLA '05 Abstracts supplement (PDF, 1.60 MB) for presenters and abstracts.

Technology Showcase
Convention Center: Exhibit Hall B

These sessions in a theatre-style setting are an opportunity for attendees to get a first look at the technology on the exhibit floor. Scheduled to appear May 16 or May 17; consult the Official Program's Daily Program for times:

• American Psychological Association
• Cinahl Information System
• EBSCO Information Services
• McGraw-Hill
• STAT!Ref
• TDNet
• Thomson Scientific
• wired.MD