General Information

Welcome to Malmö in the very south of Sweden! The conference will take place at Europaporten, the gateway to Europe with hotel accommodations just a short walk away.	Information Literacy Key to the Future The sessions will explore the depth and breadth of the conference theme, Information Literacy Key to the Future, as they focus on three major strands: Reading, Partnership and Information.
Lectures, workshops and the presentation of research papers Through lectures, workshops and the presentation of research papers the conference will explore the challenges and opportunities facing both schools and school libraries at the introduction of a new millennium.	Lifetime learners The program is designed to benefit a wide range of participants school library media specialists, librarians, principals, teachers, researchers: All who are involved in making the school a place for Lifetime learners!
Learning experiences of various kinds The conference features learning experiences of various kinds: plenary sessions, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, discussions with interactive components and the Fourth International forum on research in School Librarianship.	VISAS Visas are not required of most countries' citizens for visits to Sweden. Please check with your local travelagent or other reliable source in good time before your departure.
Congress Fee Congress Fee Members (IASL,SAB,SKOLB.SYD) before June 1. SEK 2 400 after June 1. SEK 3 100 Congress Fee, non-members before June 1. SEK 3 100 after June 1. SEK 4 000 Congress Fee, one-day-registration before June 1. SEK 1 000 after June 1. SEK 1 400 Congress coffee and lunch are included. Payment should be made in Swedish crowns (SEK) with an indication of the delegate ´s name and address by:SWIFT of regular bank transfer to HAND SE SM, account No. 6761-294 155 872 Payment by bank giro, account No.631-1526 (Swedish delegates only) Payment by postal giro, account No.63 80 49-7 Payment by credit cards American Express,Eurocard and VISA card payments will be accepted if card number and exp date is indicated on the registration form and duly signed.	Cancellation Notification of cancellation must be sent by post or telefax to Malmö Congress Bureau.The request for refund must be in writing and give full name and address of your bank together with the bank account number. Refund before July 1:50% After July 1:no refund Currency Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and restaurants as well as shops. The Swedish currency is called "kronor " SEK One $US =8,72 SEK,One £ ==13,74 SEK and One DM =4,32 SEK (March 2000).