FLICC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT MA2005-27
FLICC Orientations to Federal Libraries and Information Centers * A Great Escape
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Scientific and Technical Information Center and Public Search Room
As part of a series of orientations to federal libraries and information centers, FLICC is offering the opportunity for federal librarians to visit the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Scientific and Technical Information Center and Public Search Room. Established in 1836, the information center provides information and search services for patent examiners from customized, technology-specific facilities and also provides access to the most comprehensive collection of foreign patents in the nation. The program will include:
1. The patent examination process and the information center
2. Information services to specialized customers
3. USPTO Public Search Room Tour and briefing on the Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries
4. Coffee and information exchange
Date
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Time
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place
1C35 Madison West -- New Headquarters Building of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA.
Directions and Special Instructions
Visit the USPTO Web site for directions and parking information at http://www.uspto.gov/main/directions_alex.htm. Metro's King Street Station stop is the closest to the campus. Please bring a picture identification -- driver's license or employee badge. Please arrive a few minutes early to go through building security.
Sponsor
FLICC Education Working Group
Registration
Free, but advanced telephone registration is required. Call the FLICC office to register at (202) 707-4800 or visit the FLICC Educational Programs Web site at http://www.loc.gov/flicc/feveform.html to register online. Limited to 30 attendees.
To view a PDF version of this Meeting Announcement, visit http://www.loc.gov/flicc/ma/2005/ma0527.pdf.
Request ADA Accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 TTY or [log in to unmask]
Information
Call FLICC (202) 707-4800; TTY (202) 707-4995.
Cancellations
Please notify FLICC (202) 707-4800 if you cannot attend so those on the waiting list have an opportunity to register.
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