Another Boston Conference Draws Record Attendance
I just saw a press release about the Public Library Association’s (PLA) March 2006 conference in Boston. Quoting from that release: " . . . the largest-ever Public Library Association Conference. More than 11,000 library staff, exhibitors, authors and guests packed the Hynes Convention Center."I realize that genealogical conferences don’t draw that kind of attendance, but PLA's total shows what a draw Boston is. Read More
Another draw that I witnessed that same week was the New England Historic Genealogical Society where I saw quite a few researchers wearing PLA name tags. The NEHGS is just one of many research places in the Boston area. I talked to one librarian who said that doing some family history research was one of her reasons for coming to the conference.
The Hynes Convention Center is such a great place for a conference. With multiple elevators and escalators, it is easy to get around. The facility is handicapped accessible. The aisles in the building are wide -- registrants can easily get between the lecture rooms and to and from the Exhibit Hall.
posted by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG @ 4:00 PM
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