ELUNA 2008 Conference
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
The Westin Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, California
Ex Libris Technical Seminar, July 27-29, 2008 (Click Here to Register)
ELUNA Conference, July 30-August 1, 2008 (Click Here to Register)
Final Conference Program (PDF)
Breakout Session Abstracts (PDF)
Conference Location
All meetings and events will be held in two downtown Long Beach hotels, the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel and The Westin Long Beach. The only exception will be the conference reception which will be held at the nearby Aquarium of the Pacific. The two hotels are within five minutes walk of each other.
Conference Registration Fees
Through June 30...
Full Registration - ELUNA Member: $300
One-day Registration - ELUNA Member: $150
Full Registration - Non-member: $450
One-day Registration - Non-member: $225
After June 30...
Full Registration - ELUNA Member: $450
One-day Registration - ELUNA Member: $225
Full Registration - Non-member: $450
One-day Registration - Non-member: $225
Fee to cancel registration after July 18, 2008: $25.00
Note: Information about registration fees for the Ex Libris Technical Seminar is available on the Ex Libris Technical Seminar registration site (see top of this page).
Hotel Reservations
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - Saturday, August 02, 2008
Please let us know if you encounter any issues booking a room and we will personally attend to resolving those problems. Report hotel issues to Marvin Pollard, 
calstate.educalstate.edu>.
Please note that the official hotel for the Ex Libris Technical Seminar on July 28 and 29 will be the Renaissance. If you plan to register for the Ex Libris Technical Seminar, please reserve your rooms at the Renaissance.
All three hotels are official hotels for the ELUNA Conference, which will be held on July 30, 31, and August 1 (ends at 3:00 pm). The ELUNA Conference Reception at the Aquarium of the Pacific will be held the evening of July 29 (starts at 6:30 pm).
PLEASE reserve your room(s) at the conference hotels so that we can meet our room quotas. If we don't meet our quotas, ELUNA (not you) will have to pay an additional charge to the hotels.
Reservations By Phone
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
111 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-437-5900
Single-$150, Double-$159, Triple-$165, Quads-$180, Add. Person-$15
Overnight Guest Hotel Parking Self-$13 Valet-$17
Single/Double Group Code: EXLEXLA
Triple/Quadruple Group Code: EXLEXLB
The Westin Long Beach Hotel
333 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805, 866-716-8132
Single-$159, Double-$159, Add. Person-$25
Overnight Guest Hotel Parking Self-$13 Valet-$17
Group Code: ELUNA, Exlibris
Courtyard Long Beach Downtown Hotel
500 East First Street, Long Beach CA 90802, 562-435-8511
Single-$150, Double-$150
Parking Hourly-$2 Daily-$7
King Group Code: ELUELUB
Two Queens Group Code: ELUELUA
Reservations Online
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
Provide the group code to receive the conference/seminar rate:
Single/Double Group Code: EXLEXLA
Triple/Quadruple Group Code: EXLEXLB
The Westin Long Beach Hotel - No online reservation system available - reserve by phone
Provide the group code to receive the conference/seminar rate:
Group Code: ELUNA, Exlibris
Courtyard Long Beach Downtown Hotel
Provide the group code to receive the conference/seminar rate:
King Group Code: ELUELUB
Two Queens Group Code: ELUELUA
Parking
Renaissance - Overnight Guest Hotel Parking Self-$13 Valet-$17
Westin - Overnight Guest Hotel Parking Self-$13 Valet-$17
Courtyard - Self Parking Only Hourly-$2 Daily-$7
Transportation
Airports Serving Long Beach Area
Los Angeles Interenational Airport
Los Angeles International Airport Wiki Page
Airport Shuttle/Taxi Service
Super Shuttle
Los Angeles International Airport: Claim your luggage, proceed outside and look for the orange "Shared Ride" sign located on the outer island. Contact a Guest Service Representative
dressed in a blue Super Shuttle Uniform and they will assist with your transportation needs. Shared ride from LAX is $17. LGB (Long Beach Airport): Advanced reservations are required. Please call 800-258-3826 to make your reservations. Once you have collected your luggage look for the transportation
Kiosk across from the main terminal i the rental car return lot, and let the agent there know you have a Super Shuttle reservation.
Xpress Shuttle - $15 800-4-ARRIVE Shared ride shuttle service between Los Angeles International Airport and downtown Long Beach Hotels
Long Beach Yellow Cab - $30 Taxi from Long Beach Airport
Driving Directions to Renaissance Long Beach
Driving Directions to Westin Long Beach
Conference Highlights
Opening reception at the Aquarium of the Pacific with drinks, hors d'oeuvres,
and access to the Aquarium exhibits -- hosted by Ex Libris. Included with your
registration for the Ex Libris Technical Seminar or the ELUNA Conference.
Keynote speaker: Ms danah boyd, internationally recognized expert on social media, will speak on "Information Flow in an Era of Networked Social Media"
Ex Libris company update, strategic directions overview, and management Q&A
More than 100 concurrent breakout sessions -- customer presentations; product
updates; and meetings of the product groups, regional users groups, and special
interest groups
Poster sessions
Internet Cafe
Included meals:
Tuesday: ELUNA Conference Reception hosted by Ex Libris
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Continental Breakfast, Lunch
Thursday: Dinner
Daily Schedule of Events
See also: Final Conference Program (PDF)
Tuesday
7:00p-9:00p ... ELUNA Reception at Aquarium of the Pacific
Wednesday
7:30a-5:00p ... Registration Desk Open
7:30a-8:45a ... Continental Breakfast (included)
8:15a-8:45a ... Presenter/moderator Orientation
9:00a- ... Posters on Display
9:00a-10:30a ... Conference Welcome & Ex Libris Update
10:30a-11:00a ... Break
11:00a-12:00p ... Keynote Speaker
12:00p-5:00p ... Internet Café Open
12:30p-2:00p ... Lunch (included)
2:15p-3:15p ... Breakout Sessions
3:45p-5:15p ... Ex Libris Strategic Direction
5:45p-7:00p ... Breakout Sessions
7:00p- ... Dinner on Your Own
Thursday
7:30a-11:30p ... Registration Desk Open
7:30a-8:30a ... Continental Breakfast (included)
7:30a- ... Posters on Display
7:30a-5:00p ... Internet Café Open
8:30a-10:00a ... Breakout Sessions
10:00a-10:30a ... Break
10:30a-11:30 ... Breakout Sessions
12:00p-1:30p ... Lunch (included) with SIG Tables
2:00p-3:00p ... Ex Libris Management Q & A
3:30p-5:00p ... Breakout Sessions
5:00p-6:00p ... Poster Sessions (presenters in attendance)
7:00p-9:30p ... Conference Dinner (included)
Friday
7:30a-9:00p ... Registration Desk Open
7:30a-8:30a ... Continental Breakfast (included)
7:30a-1:30p ... Posters on Display
7:30a-1:30p ... Internet Café Open
8:30a-10:00a ... Breakout Sessions
10:00a-10:30a ... Break
10:30a-11:30a ... Breakout Sessions
12:00p-1:30p ... Lunch (included) with ELUNA Business Meeting
2:00p-3:30p ... Breakout Sessions
*** End of Conference ***
Things to Do in Southern California
Southern California attractions such as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and miles and miles of beaches!
For local area information, visit
http://www.visitlongbeach.com/microsites/index.cfm?action=Cover&meetingi...
Shopping
Nordstrom Rack, Downtown Long Beach
South Coast Plaza
Fashion Island, Newport Beach
Restaurants
Fast Food - Downtown Long Beach:
Taco Bell
Subway
Burger King
Denny's
El Pollo Loco
McDonalds
Carl's Jr.
Copy/Fax/Shipping Services
UPS Store , 65 Pine Avenue (directly across the street from Renaissance), Long Beach 562-491-0449, Mon-Sat 8:30am to 6:30pm
FedEx Kinkos , 555 East Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, 562-495-5767, Mon-Fri 7am-10pm
See you in Long Beach!
ELUNA 2008 Planning Committee
Ex Libris Users of North America
Location | Registration Fees | Hotel Reservations | Transportation | Conference Highlights | Daily Schedule of Events | Things to Do in Southern California
