There will be various services provided during and by the convention. These will include but are not limited to an Information Booth, Newszine, Con Suite, Handicap Services, Fan Lounge, Party Maven and Fan Tables.
The Information Booth will be staffed by friendly personages who will provide information regarding the convention and local resources. It will be located on the main floor of the convention. Part of the Information services planned is the convention schedule in a Palm OS version with updates available at least once a day during the convention, care of our information technician Ed Hooper. A Pocket PC version may be available. A Palm OS emulator may also be available for Pocket PC.
There will be a daily newszine at Loscon 31 providing information and updates about the conventions. This newszine will be known as "Escape Route". Newszine Submissions should be turned in at the Information Booth or should be e-mailed now to our newszine editor, Darrel Exline at newszine@loscon.org.
The Con Suite will be located on the 17th Floor, easily accessible from the convention floor via one of the six elevators. It will be open during the hours in the table below.
| CON SUITE SCHEDULE |
| Thursday | Pre-Reg only, 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Dead Dog | 6:00 PM - ??? |
The Party Foor will be on the 17th Floor along with the Con Suite. &nsp; Anyone who wishes to throw a party is encouraged to contact the Party Maven (partymaven@loscon.org) regarding being placed on this floor and to receive a list of the party regulations.
Handicap Services will have a table on the main convention floor with information and assistance for anyone who has special needs. If you need to setup access beforehand, please feel free to e-mail access@loscon.org.
The Fan Lounge will have fanzines for perusal at your leisure while you relax between panels. Also in this room will be located the Loscon Archives. And now for a word from our Archivist .... "What Were They Thinking ... Who Were the Guests ... How did the Programs Evolve or De Evolve ... Escape to the Loscon Archives and let your fingers wander thru history". Currently the Fan Lounge will be situated in the Houston room on the main Convention Floor.
Variously placed in the large lobby area on the main convention floor will be Fan Tables. At these tables will be representatives from fan groups, other conventions, groups lobbying for hosting larger conventions like worldcon, and the like. These people are always willing talk and have a world of interesting information to provide. Some of these groups will be hosting parties at night after closing down their tables for the day. Below is the current list of groups who have reserved tables:
