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Stewardship of America’s Legacy: Answering the Call to Action
June 16 and 17, 2009
Buffalo, New York
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may attend "Stewardship for America’s Legacy: Answering the Call to Action"?
Attendance at the forum is open to interested staff and board members of museums, libraries and archives. Conservation professionals and representatives of funding agencies, national and regional service organizations, and the media are also welcome to attend.
How do I register for the forum?
Use online registration available on this site to register by May 22, 2009. There will be no on-site registration.
May I pass this information on to a colleague?
Yes, but each attendee must register individually by May 22.
May I bring a guest to the reception?
The reception is limited to registered participants in the forum.
Is there a registration fee?
No, the forum is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and its co-sponsors as part of the Connecting to Collections initiative. If your plans change after registering and you are not able to attend, please let us know immediately by sending an e-mail to trinh@cmpinc.net.
I would like to attend the forum but cannot attend the entire program; is it all right if I only come for one day?
The program has been developed as a cohesive sequence. We strongly encourage attendance for both days. If you will only be able to attend one day, please send an e-mail to ehuxley@heritagepreservation.org after you register.
What is the schedule for the forum?
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, and the program begins at 1:00 p.m. The keynote address is at 6:00 p.m. followed by a reception. After a buffet continental breakfast on Wednesday, June 17, the program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. An optional Connections Lab will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with a box lunch and an opportunity to meet with speakers and representatives of funding agencies. For more detailed information, see the Program.
Where will the forum be held?
Registration, the panels, and the keynote address will be at:
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222
(716) 882-8700
http://www.albrightknox.org
The reception and Connections Lab lunch will be at:
Burchfield Penney Art Center
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 878-6011
http://www.yournewburchfieldpenney.com
Buffalo State College Conservation Lab Open House:
Buffalo State College
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Rockwell Hall 230
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 878-5025
http://www.buffalostate.edu/depts/artconservation/ConservationServ.htm
How do I make a hotel reservation?
Overnight accommodations are being offered by the Hyatt Regency Hotel at a rate of $129.00/night + tax. To make a reservation, please contact the hotel directly at (716) 856-1234. To secure the group rate, the code you need to give them on the phone is ‘IMLS’. If you reserve a room online, enter this code: ‘G-IMLS’. The cut-off date for reservations is Friday, May 22, 2009. Please book early, as the room block will fill up.
The address of the hotel is:
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
Two Fountain Plaza,
Buffalo, New York, USA 14202
(716) 856 - 1234
Additional information about the Hyatt Regency Hotel, including directions, can be found at its web site: http://buffalo.hyatt.com
What are arrangements for parking and transportation?
Shuttle bus service will be provided at select times between the Hyatt Regency Hotel and the meeting locations. More information will be sent to registrants before the forum. Click here to download a detailed bus plan.
Free parking will be provided at the Albright-Knox Gallery on both days.
The hotel does not have its own parking facility, however off site parking is available across the street. Guests may park at the Augsperger Parking Ramp, located adjacent to the hotel across the street. Hotel offers a discounted rate to our guests of $12.00 per car per day, with unlimited in and out privileges. Guests may have this charged posted directly to their folio. See the Front Desk for details.
What meals will be provided during the forum?
There will be a substantial reception the night of June 16, and a buffet continental breakfast will be served on June 17. These will be served to all registrants. Boxed lunches will be served by request both days: registrants will be given the opportunity to request these in May.
How can I get more information?
If you have questions regarding the forum, please contact:
Elsa Huxley
Heritage Preservation
Phone: (202) 233-0800
FAX: (202) 233-0807
E-mail: ehuxley@heritagepreservation.org
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