IFLA

As of 22 April 2009 this website is 'frozen' in time — see the current IFLA websites

This old website and all of its content will stay on as archive – http://archive.ifla.org

67th IFLA Conference Logo  

67th IFLA Council and General Conference

Libraries and Librarians: Making a Difference in the
Knowledge Age

August 16th - 25th 2001


INDEX

GENERAL INFORMATION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

REGISTRATION & HOTELS

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES


IN THIS DOCUMENT:

Exhibitors at IFLA 2001

Exhibitor Sneak Preview

IFLA Boston 2001

Exhibition information

Social program

Payment

Minimum stand size

Floor plan, space application and allocation of stand sites

Advertising, Direct Mail and Promotional Opportunities

Exhibitors manual

Exhibition time schedule

Cancellation

Hotel accommodation

Exhibition and Conference Secretariat

Exhibitions Subcommittee


[ESPAÑOL]
[FRANÇAIS]

 

INVITATION TO EXHIBIT AT IFLA 2001, BOSTON, USA

The 67th general conference of IFLA 2001 will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, from August 16- August 25, 2001. The IFLA 2001 exhibition will be opened on Sunday evening August 19 and will close on Wednesday, August 22.

The 67th IFLA Conference is to attract the largest number of participants to date. It is expected that around 4,000 participants will attend this conference with an exhibition with over 100 exhibitors.

IFLA's conference and exhibition is the biggest international event for professionals within the library and information sector. IFLA 2001 offers an excellent opportunity for thousands of delegates, experts, and library and information providers from all over the world to exchange ideas and experience as well as to introduce new innovations and products.

Future Conferences

68th IFLA General Conference
Glasgow, 2002

69th IFLA Council and General Conference
Berlin, 2003

70th IFLA General Conference
Buenos Aires, 2004

General information

The 67th Conference and Exhibition will be held at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The Hynes Convention Center is located in the heart of Boston, the two large exhibition halls can accommodate 415 booths. (Catering facilities in the exhibition area will include coffee and lunch corners). If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities please refer to the sponsor brochure or contact Congrex Holland for details at: ifla2001@congrex.nl.

Exhibitors at IFLA 2001

List of companies and organizations that will be exhibiting at IFLA 2001

Who should exhibit?

The exhibition is open to all companies, governmental bodies and other organizations with products and services related to the library field, such as:
Automation
Authority Control
Bar codes
Cataloguing
CD-rom
Computer Software
Computer & peripheral equipment
Databases
Document Delivery systems
Electronic imaging systems
Internet Services
Integrated library
Library automated systems
Library cards
Literacy
Magnetic strip cards
Media Management
Microsystems
Multimedia
Networking
On-line search services
OPAC
Reference systems
Retro conversion
Serials/ACQ systems
Tape proceedings
Web products
Books, Periodicals & Documents
ADA
Art books
Antiquarian
CE-rom
Children's books
Demographics
Directories
Encyclopedias
Government documents
Journals & periodicals
Large print books
Library science texts
Literature & criticism
Microfilms
Microfiche
Music & Music reference
Religion
Poetry books
Resource and activity books
Scholarly books
Science books
Technical books
Travel books
Audio/Visual Equipment & Materials
Assistive listening devices
Audio books
Audiovisual equipment
Book & Audio packages
Film & video laser discs
Magnification devices
Music
Equipment, Furniture & Supplies
Archival products
Binders
Bookbinding technology
Copiers
Environmental products
Furniture
Mobile storage
Photo ID systems
Promotional products
Security systems
Shelving
Sign systems
Storage systems
Supplies
Service
Architecture & interior design
Book wholesalers
Book & audio leasing
Consultants
Database conversions
Database preparation
Finance
Information provider
Interlibrary loan services
Library promotion
Reading promotion
Serial dealers
Subscription service
Telecommunications
 

Exhibitor Sneak Preview

    Hynes Convention Center
    Boston, Massachusetts
    August 16-25, 2001

    Hold Those Dates
    *Show Dates August 19-22*

IFLA Boston 2001

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is an international association located in The Hague, Netherlands created to provide librarians from around the world with a forum for exchanging ideas and promoting international cooperation, research, and development in all fields of library activity. IFLA holds a conference in a different country each year. This meeting is anticipated to draw 3,000 participants from around the world.

Exhibition information

Booth SizePriceComplimentary
Exhibitor Registrations
     10' x 10'$1,500     2
Island SizePriceComplimentary
Exhibitor Registrations
     10' x 20'$2,500     4
     20' x 20'$ 6,000     6
     20' x 30'$10,000     8

Social program

A ticket for the social program can be bought for USD 150.- per complimentary exhibitor registration.

Payment

Applications must be accompanied by a payment of 50% of the total booth rental amount. Balance of fee will be invoiced and will fall due for payment on December 29, 2000. Payments must be made by U.S. Dollars (USD) made payable to the 67th IFLA conference exhibition. If the application is received after all space is exhausted, the payment will be refunded. Failure to comply with these requirements forfeits all right to space, which may in such case be reassigned to others, with no obligations on the part of 67th IFLA Conference.

Minimum stand size

The minimum stand size is 10' x 10'

Floor plan, space application and allocation of stand sites

On the preliminary floor plan [Adobe Acrobat PDF: 97KB, 107KB] the available stand sites are indicated. You are kindly requested to study the floor plan and mark your first three choices on the application form [Adobe Acrobat PDF: 148KB]. Please note that it is possible to make combinations of more than one space, or to divide stands into smaller units, if necessary.
Space assignments will be solely at the discretion of the 67th IFLA Conference, however, in case of conflicting requests preference be afforded those exhibitors with continuing participation in past years and those exhibitors who sponsor the conference.
Stand allocations will be made prior to January 31, 2001; all applications should therefore have been received no later than December 15, 2000. All choices expressed in applications received by December 15, 2000 will be considered, however the organizers reserve the right to allocate exhibitors to the most appropriate stands.

Advertising, Direct Mail and Promotional Opportunities

Increase traffic at your booth by advertising in IFLA Express mailed to all IFLA members and registrants prior to the Conference) and Daily Programs (distributed to all conference attendees), and by purchasing the pre-registration mailing list.

Exhibitors manual

More detailed exhibit information and instructions, including order forms for services and supplies will be included in the Exhibitors manual which will be mailed to exhibitors at the same time as the confirmation of the exhibition space.

Exhibition schedule

Thursday August 16 8.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Decorator move-in
Friday August 17 8.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m. Build-up of stands of 20’ x 20’
and larger
Saturday August 18 8.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m. Build-up of all stands
Sunday August 19 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
17.45 p.m.–19.00 p.m.
Final touch all stands
Hall inspection
Opening exhibition & Reception
Monday August 20 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Exhibition
Tuesday August 21 10.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Exhibition
Wednesday August 22 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
3.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m
Exhibition
Break-down exhibition
Thursday August 23 8.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Break-down exhibition

Cancellation

All cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat

  • Cancellations must be made before December 15, 2000
    50% deposit is non-refundable

  • Cancellation between December 15, 2000 and March 15, 2001
    50% of the total amount is non-refundable

  • Cancellation between March 15, 2001 and May 15, 2001
    75% of the total amount is non-refundable

  • Cancellation after May 15, 2001
    No refunds

Hotel accommodation

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to book hotel accommodation. The preliminary program together with registration and hotel booking form will be sent to you upon receipt of your exhibitor application form.

Exhibition and Conference Secretariat

Invitation to exhibit [Adobe Acrobat PDF: 264KB]

    CONGREX HOLLAND BV
    P.O. Box 302
    1000 AH Amsterdam
    The Netherlands

    Telephone: +31 20 50 40 206
    Telefax: +31 20 50 40 225
    E-mail: ifla2001@congrex.nl

Exhibitions Subcommittee


Latest Revision: July 17, 2001 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
www.ifla.org