Friday, July 7th American Library Assn. Annual Meeting. Chicago. July 7-12th. RUSA Preconference Program 2000 Reference Services for Genealogists: A Mini-Course for Librarians Friday, July 7, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sheraton, Ballroom III Learn effective strategies for assisting genealogists with the latest reference tools in print and online. See how you can expand your library with both US and international resources. Build a core collection of reference books, serials and indexes that will meet the real needs of your patrons. This training will keep you current. Practical training for harried reference librarians. Trainer: Tom Kemp, chair of the ALA Genealogy Committee (RUSA/HS) and author of The Genealogist's Virtual Library: Full-text Books on the World Wide Web (Scholarly Resources, 2000) will teach the course. Cost and Registration: RUSA member, $100; ALA member, $145; Nonmember, $245; Student, $60. Use the registration form in the February issue of American Libraries or call 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4398. Registration Deadline: June 7, 2000. There is a $25 processing fee for refunds; no refunds or cancellations after June 7; refunds processed after July 28.