KUDOSCon2011 conference registration deadline is approaching. Please <a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&authkey=CPSv4S0&formkey=dHFGbnlpRElSaERtM3kxS0Etd0xBcVE6MA#gid=0">register</a> by <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Friday, April 1, 2011</span>. This conference will be a great experience for all who attend and it is a great deal too.<br>
<br>We have updated the program for the KUDOSCon 2011 conference which is being held in Madison, WI on May 2 and May 3 2011. Featured are:<br><ul><li>Koha 3.4 update by Koha Release Manager Chris Cormack of Catalyst IT Ltd. (piped in from New Zealand)</li>
<li>Presentations by representatives of all 3 major US Koha support vendors/developers</li><li>Lots of networking opportunities!</li><li>An <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference">unconference</a> on May 3</li>
<li>KUDOS meeting<br></li></ul><a href="http://kudos.koha.org/kudoscon2011/conference-program/">http://kudos.koha.org/kudoscon2011/conference-program/</a><br><br>This conference will be one of the least expensive conferences you will ever attend:<br>
<ul><li>Thanks to our sponsors, there is no registration fee</li><li>We have great deals on <a href="http://kudos.koha-community.org/kudoscon2011/accommodation-in-madison/">hotels</a></li><li>The hotels provide free shuttles from the airport</li>
<li>There are lots of low-cost eating establishments within walking distance of the hotels and conference center</li><li>It is not that expensive to fly into Madison (check it out); and you can always fly to Chicago and take the bus</li>
</ul>We now have two hotels within walking distance of the conference center (free shuttle also available from the Concourse Hotel). See the conference hotel page for booking information. <a href="http://kudos.koha-community.org/kudoscon2011/accommodation-in-madison/">http://kudos.koha-community.org/kudoscon2011/accommodation-in-madison/</a><br>
<br>And if all of this is not enough incentive, Madison is a fun place! Plus, you might get to see a few protesters.<br><br><a href="http://kudos.koha-community.org/kudoscon2011/what-to-do-in-madison/">http://kudos.koha-community.org/kudoscon2011/what-to-do-in-madison/</a><br>
<br><br>-- <br>Vicki Teal Lovely<br><br>Helping our 52 member libraries provide the best possible service to the public.<br><br>ILS Project Manager<br>South Central Library System<br>Madison, WI<br><a href="mailto:vtl@scls.lib.wi.us">vtl@scls.lib.wi.us</a><br>
(608)242-4713<br>ILS Help Desk (608)242-4720<br>Twitter: vickiteal<br>Blog: <a href="http://scls.typepad.com/link2koha/">http://scls.typepad.com/link2koha/</a><br><br><br>