An overview of the conference has been provided by local arrangements co-chair Jim Findlay. The following information was updated March 14, 1996.

(Meet at lower level street entrance of hotel and board bus at 7:30 am; bus departs promptly at 8:00 am.)

One of the most unique areas of the United States, the Everglades is the home of the rare Florida panther, alligator, manatee, and many species of rare birds such as the southern Bald eagle, Florida sandbill crane, and roseate spoonbill. Alligators and other species may be seen during a 40 minute airboat ride while skimming through this unusual "River of Grass." You will have the chance to view and photograph the flora and fauna at a leisurely pace. Then on to the alligator wrestling exhibit and snake and reptile shows. The trip will include a visit to an actual Indian village where these early Florida residents still live. Includes Everglades guide, airboat ride, nature show, and boxed lunch.

Location: Miami-Dade Community College, Kendall Campus
Alfred L. McCarthy Hall (Building F)
(Meet at lower level street entrance and board by 7:30 am; bus departs promptly at 8:00 am.)
Box lunch served in the Dante & Jean Marie Fascell Conference Center (Building K)

Sponsor: Academic Library Division
Co-Moderators: Barbara Prior, Reference Librarian, Fine Arts Library, Cornell University ; Lee Sorensen, Art Bibliographer, Lilly Library, Duke University

Directed toward those interested in mounting a home page for themselves or their institution with a discussion on the basics of HTML (Hypertext Mark-up Language) and information on HTML conventions and editors available. Includes hands-on practice session. Participants are encouraged to bring disks to save work sessions from the workshop.

Location: Miami-Dade Community College, Kendall Campus Alfred L. McCarthy Hall (Building F)
(Meet at lower level street entrance and board by 7:30 am; bus departs promptly at 8:00 am.)
Box lunch served in the Dante & Jean Marie Fascell Conference Center (Building K)

Sponsor: Art and Architecture Thesaurus Advisory Committee
Moderator: Elisa Lanzi, Manager, Art and Architecture Thesaurus Williamstown MA
Presenters: Sherman Clarke, Head of Original Cataloging, Bobst Library, New York University ; Judy Silverman, Head, Cataloging, Canadian Centre for Architecture Library, Montreal

There is an increasing awareness of the value of multiple controlled vocabularies and an appreciation for how they can enhance retrieval, but application issues are continually evolving. This workshop looks at AAT as a cataloging and indexing tool, as well as its relationship with other vocabularies, such as LCSH. Topics featured: new AAT Candidate Term Program; MARC format, focusing on subject fields and a review of recent MARBI decisions affecting MARC. Will include exercises in descriptive analysis of an item, MARC exercises, and a demonstration of how vocabularies can work as a bridging mechanism in the retrieval process.

Participants will enjoy an exciting and educational day in beautiful and historic Palm Beach. A local Palm Beach historian will accompany the group to point out "architectural highlights" of this area. Palm Beach is located directly on the ocean and still retains its image as one of the world's most distinctive resorts, hosting the largest concentration of famous celebrities, politicians, and business moguls anywhere. The homes are grand, the beaches are beautiful, and the restaurants and shops are unequaled.

First stop on this historic tour will be the Hibel Museum of Art. This one-of-a-kind public museum, dedicated to Edna Hibel, was established in 1977 and displays over 500 pieces of art, including sculptures, paintings, and lithographs. Edna Hibel was born in 1917 and studied art at the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The second stop on the tour is the Norton Gallery, one of the nation's leading small museums. The Norton's collection includes works of art by the European impressionists. The collection also features the works of such artists as Gaugin, Cezanne, Monet, Picasso, O'Keefe and many others.

The final stop is the Henry M. Flagler Museum, Whitehall Mansion. Today's visitors see this American palace much as it was when the Flaglers lived there. Many of the original furnishings have been returned and the rooms have been carefully restored to reflect the opulence of a bygone era. Henry Morrison Flagler, 1830-1913, was a founder of the Standard Oil Company with John D. Rockefeller. He became interested in Florida in the 1880s and by the time of his death had singlehandedly developed the entire east coast of the state, built a railroad from Jacksonville to Key West, and established St. Augustine, Daytona, Palm Beach and Miami as famous resorts. Whitehall is the magnificent mansion that Mr. Flagler built for his wife Mary in 1901. Sold by heirs in 1925, the building and its tower addition served as a luxury hotel until 1959. The Henry Flagler Museum opened to the public in 1960 after being acquired and restored by Mr. Flagler's granddaughter.

Location: Miami-Dade Community College, Kendall Campus
Alfred L. McCarthy Hall (Building F)
(Meet at lower level street entrance and board by 11:30 am; bus departs promptly at 12:00 Noon.)
Box lunch served on bus.

Sponsor: Academic Library Division
Co-Moderators: Barbara Prior, Fine Arts Library, Cornell University ; Lee Sorensen, Lilly Library, Duke University

Geared to persons having a basic understanding of HTML and needing guidance in good layout and design. Issues may include: planning and managing a home page; institutional home pages; focusing a home page; allowing for growth; importance of evaluation and testing; maintenance; use of graphics, an analysis of successful and unsuccessful home pages.

Miami Beach has the largest Art Deco district in America with buildings being restored daily. The tour begins with lunch followed by a comprehensive tour of the nation's youngest historic district. With 800 plus buildings, the square mile Art Deco district is the only 20th century historic area listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This area was rapidly developed during the 1930s, leading to a concentration of buildings with similar styles, setback and scale. The most notable change in the area is the blooming of pastel colors on the facades of buildings throughout the district. The Deco area has become a haven for television commercials, film-making and photographers.

Begin the tour with a drive through Coconut Grove. Founded and settled long before Miami, the Grove has a quaint charm the larger city cannot match. At the turn of the century, this very charm attracted many leading businessmen, artists and intellectuals of the day. Lunch will be served at one of the local restaurants.

Next, it's on to spend a day in the 16th century, Vizcaya is a spectacular Italian Renaissance villa with decorative arts, furnishings and architectural details from several periods of history. This exquisite 70 room palace is nestled in 10 acres of beautifully manicured formal gardens on Biscayne Bay. You will experience the opulence of 34 superbly appointed rooms during your guided tour. Among the gardens are fountains, statues, and a Roman altar dating back to the 1st century A.D.

Enjoy the Miami Beach Architectural District on a leisurely bicycle tour (rollerblades optional) of the largest and most cohesive concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world. The tour provides a unique opportunity to explore Deco-age arts and architecture, examine historic preservation efforts and experience the excitement of South Beach (SoBe).