----------------------------Original message---------------------------- ------------------ You are cordially invited to ESRI's 18th Annual User Conference, to be held = July 27-31 in San Diego, CA. A one day pre-conference workshop designed = especially for those using GIS in Libraries will be held Sunday, July 26th. The pre-conference workshop will focus on the use of GIS in libraries. It = will provide an overview of GIS concepts as well as the software applications ArcExplorer and ArcView GIS. In addition, we will explore topics of = particular interest to you, such as the use of data sources available through the depository program (DRGs, DOQs, DEMs), the use of the Internet for = publishing maps and data, and, of course, the recently released 3D Analyst Extension = for ArcView GIS. The cost of the pre-conference workshop is =2450. We also have special events planned during the conference such as = presentations by your colleagues using GIS in libraries and technical sessions focused on issues of importance to you. Registration information is forthcoming in both the 1998 User Conference Brochure and ESRI's website (www.esri.com). If you have questions, please contact me at (612) 454 0600 or alee=40esri.com. Hope to see you there=21=21 Angela Lee ESRI Schools and Libraries Program 1305 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 250 St. Paul, MN 55121 alee=40esri.com www.esri.com