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IFLA 2002 Joining Instructions
 As of 22 April 2009 IFLA has a totally redesigned new website
This old website and all of its content will stay on as archive – http://archive.ifla.org Getting to Glasgow
Detailed information appears on www.seeglasgow.com
This includes details of the main line stations and the routes they serve, together with the long distance bus station at Buchanan Street. We are happy to provide further information if it is required – and there are additional details in the IFLA 2002 brochure, pages 20-23.
Airport Arrival
The majority of participants will be arriving by air into Glasgow International. We are happy to offer, courtesy of OCLC sponsorship, a free coach transfer service to your hotel (if included on our Accommodation List) or to the City Centre (if you have arranged accommodation independently).
This service will be operated, on our behalf, by Prestige Tours who will staff a Reception Desk which you will find near the escalators in the Domestic Arrivals Hall, a short walk within the same building from International arrivals. A plan of the airport can be viewed on www.baa.co.uk/glasgow
The Desk will be open from the first flight arrival on Friday 16 August until the last flight arrival on Sunday 18 August – and transfers will take approximately 1 hour.
Should the Desk be unstaffed at any point during these dates a contact telephone number will be on display.
Participants arriving outside these dates – or those preferring to travel independently – can use the public service transfer bus which operates at 20 minute intervals to Glasgow Central station and beyond and costs GBP 3.30.
White taxis are readily available and cost approximately GBP 20 to the City Centre or, more cheaply, telephone 0141 429 6666 from the Arrivals Hall and request a black City Cab to meet you at the signposted Meeting Point. These taxis cost a fixed rate of GBP 15.20.
Glasgow Prestwick passengers should take the train from the terminal building station to Glasgow Central. Tickets, price GBP 5.00, are purchased on the train and the journey time is approximately 45 minutes.
Further details are available at www.gpia.co.uk
Getting from your accommodation to the SECC
By Rail:
There is a direct rail link from Glasgow city centre to the SECC. Three railway stations on the link in the city centre are Argyle Street, Central Station (Low Level), and Anderston Station. Trains depart at 15 – 20 minute intervals and take 3 – 5 minutes. Allow 30 minutes for your journey. The single ticket price is GBP 0.95.
Note: if departing from Central Station follow ‘Low Level’ signs and descend on the escalator situated between platforms 11 and 12 (adjacent Virgin Trains Customer Lounge). There is a Ticket Office located on the Lower Level.
Transport links to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC)
The rail option is best, even if some travelling has to be done in the city centre.
Ask hotel concierge if Bus Route 64 is an option from your location.
R = Rail U = Underground
Hilton Glasgow: R Anderston Station to Exhibition Centre
Millennium Hotel: R Central Station (L.L.) to Exhibition Centre
Moat House: Link bridge from Mezzanine (M) Level
Malmaison: R Anderston Station to Exhibition Centre
Carlton George: R Central Station (L.L.) to Exhibition Centre
Holiday Inn: U Cowcaddens to Cessnock Street
Arthouse Hotel: R Central Station (L.L.) to Exhibition Centre
Marriott: R Anderston Station to Exhibition Centre
Thistle Hotel: U Cowcaddens to Cessnock Street
Hilton Grosvenor: U Hillhead to Cessnock Street
Novotel: R Anderston Station to Exhibition Centre
Langs Hotel: R Central Station (L.L.) to Exhibition Centre
Milton Hotel: R Anderston Station to Exhibition Centre
Jarvis Ingram: R Argyle Street to Exhibition Centre
Posthouse: R Anderston Station to Exhibition Centre
Quality Hotel Central: R Central Station (L.L.) to Exhibition Centre
Express by Holiday Inn: R Central Station (L.L.) to Exhibition Centre
Express by Holiday Inn - Theatreland: U Buchanan Street to Cessnock Street
Travel Inn Metro: R Argyle Street to Exhibition Centre
City Inn: No transport needed. Within sight of SECC
Days Inn: U Eglinton Toll to Cessnock Street
Bewleys Hotel: R Central Station (L.L.) to Exhibition Centre
Premier Lodge: R Anderston Station to Exhibition Centre
Strathclyde Business School: U Buchanan Street to Cessnock Street
Univ. of Glasgow Kelvinaugh Gate: U Hillhead to Cessnock Street
University of Strathclyde: R Argyle Street to Exhibition Centre
By Underground:
The Underground system offers a less convenient but usually reliable alternative. The destination station is Cessnock Street and necessitates a 15 minute signposted brisk walk to the SECC via the Science Park and Bell Bridge. The single ticket price is GBP 0.90.
By Road:
Leave the M8 at junction 19. Travel west along the Clydesdale Expressway and enter at the West Car Park. Permanent SECC motorway gantry signs are prominently positioned for your guidance. Car parking (6,000 spaces) is GBP 3 per vehicle daily.
By Bus:
First Glasgow route number 64 stops at the Glasgow Science Centre (opposite the SECC). Buses operate at 10 – 20 minute intervals from Glasgow Central Station and Argyle Street. Further details from 0141 423 6600.
First Bus operates a City Circular numbers 89 and 90 around the city perimeter to the Science Park and the same Bell Bridge.
By taxi:
Telephone 0141 429 6666 to request a black City Cab. The cost should be around GBP 5.00 or less.
On foot:
The Clyde River Footpath can be followed from the City Centre and will take 30 – 40 minutes.
The concierges in the hotels will be helpful with local knowledge when there is more than one option for travelling to the SECC. The list on page 2 has recommendations travelling from named hotels.
Accommodation
If you have requested accommodation from our agents, the Greater Glasgow Tourist Board, you will have received full details of your hotel address and telephone number, direct from the Board.
If this has not arrived, unless your booking was made only recently, please contact Fran Mullin immediately: email: fran.mullin@seeglasgow.com; fax: +44 (0) 141 248 9541; telephone: +44 (0) 141 566 4064.
Note that the Accommodation Bureau will be staffing a Bookings and Queries Desk in the IFLA 2002 Registration area during main registration periods. Dress Code
Please dress for comfort on all occasions. Since this is an International meeting expect a wide range of casual, formal and national dress. There are no "rules"!
General Information
There are many guides and Internet sites providing general information to ensure that you make the most of your visit to the British Isles. I provide some very brief "handy hints" here:
Electricity: In Britain the current is 240V AC. North American appliances need a transformer and adaptor. Australasian appliances need only an adaptor. Square 3-pin plugs (or travel adaptors) will be needed for all appliances.
Videos: North American participants planning to use their video cameras in Britain should note that Betamax video cassettes are less easy to obtain in Scotland, where VHS is the commonly used format. Bring a supply with you, is the advice.
Tipping and service charges: You do not have to tip bar staff but it is customary to give around 10% to taxi drivers and in restaurants. Where a service charge is included in the bill there is no need to pay an additional amount. Hotel porters should also be considered. A guide price is GBP 0.50.
Smoking: Although many Scots still smoke, the last decade has seen a dramatic change in attitude and a significant reduction in the consumption of cigarettes. Smoking is now forbidden from most public buildings, all public transport and some restaurants.
Further Information
Latest programme and many other details can be found on www.ifla.org Click the IFLA 2002 icon. Final details will be published in the Conference Handbook which will be issued to you upon registration.
Cyber Centre
A limited number of Cyber Pods will be provided for Internet receipt of e-mails.
Bringing your own laptop? A number of points will be provided to enable you to connect to the Internet but you will require the following:
A Microsoft Windows compatible laptop. Please note that we are unable to support Apple Macintosh devices
A PCMCIA RJ45 network card or built-in RJ45 network device.
Windows 98 operating system. If your hardware is running any other operating system (e.g., MS Windows 2000; MS Windows NT or MS Windows XP) please ensure that you supply us with the Administrator password. This is normally obtained from your Network Administrator. Connections cannot be made without this information.
Changes to the configuration of your equipment may be necessary to make a connection. Please ensure that you gain permission from your Network Administrator to make these changes. Note that it is likely that your computer hardware may require re-configuration in order to access your own network again.
Whilst we will make every effort to ensure that your equipment is connected smoothly and efficiently, please be aware that we cannot guarantee connectivity using your own laptop.
Speakers only (please ignore if this does not apply)
PowerPoint Presentations
All presentations to be Microsoft PowerPoint XP or compatible.
Please ensure that your presentation is saved as a PowerPoint Document NOT a PowerPoint Movie or PowerPoint Show. The file extension should be ".PPT"
Presentations can be accepted by post on Floppy Disk or CD Rom addressed to:
Warwick Corporate Events
Queensgate House, 48 Queen Street
Exeter, Devon EX4 3SR, England
or by email to: presentation@wce.co.uk
Please ensure that all media are clearly marked with your name, organisation, contact details, version of PowerPoint and a note of any audio or video content. Your IFLA 2002 Meeting Number should also be quoted.
All presentations should arrive by Monday 12 August at the latest. It is in your interest to provide PowerPoint presentations in advance. No responsibility can be accepted for failure of presentations delivered on the event day.
All audio and video content of your presentation should be compatible with Microsoft Media Player.
Please make your best effort to ensure that all media are free from viruses.
Video
Video players available on site will be VHS (PAL and NTSC) and BETA. Any other format must be requested in advance.
35mm Slides
Equipment on site will be 35mm slide projector with carousel loading.
Overhead Projection
The preferred format of presentation is Microsoft PowerPoint. If your OHP slides are available to us in enough time, we will endeavour to transfer them to PowerPoint on your behalf.
General
Prior to your actual presentation, please ensure that you visit the Rehearsal Room adjoining the Speakers’ Lounge in the IFLA Registration area in order to preview and approve your presentation. In some cases, minor alterations can be made to your presentation at this time (subject to time restrictions). Once you have rehearsed the presentation it will be delivered to the appropriate room ready for your presentation.
It is important that all Presentations in whatever format are initially directed through the Rehearsal Room before going live in order to ensure the smooth running of the event.
All technical queries can be directed to:
Phil Hart, Warwick Corporate Events – phil@wce.co.uk
May I thank you, on behalf of IFLA and the United Kingdom National Organising Committee, for your IFLA 2002 support and wish you a safe and comfortable journey to Glasgow.
Rob Palmer
Manager, Conferences
CILIP: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
(formerly The Library Association and The Institute of Information Scientists)
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