Bloomington-Normal are the host cities for the Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference this year, October 25th to 27th. As you are planning out your library budget for the new fiscal year, think about requesting travel funds to attend this fall’s conference. The conference will host many professional networking and presentation opportunities, as well as continuing education sessions for health sciences librarians. Below are some important numbers and links in helping you plan your trip.
The HSLI Conference fee is set to be $200 for full conference registration for members of HSLI. The conference hotel will be the Chateau in Bloomington, with a room rate of $78 plus taxes and fees. Activities are scheduled for conference attendees from Wednesday evening to early Friday afternoon, so please make your hotel reservation accordingly to partake in all that the conference has to offer.
Bloomington-Normal is located off of the major interstate highways of 39, 55, and 74. There is also an Amtrak station located in downtown Normal with quick bus, taxi, Lyft, or Uber access to the hotel. For transportation travel reimbursement rates to estimate your budget, check the Illinois CMS Reimbursement Schedule for mileage, per diem rates, etc.
Finally, Bloomington and Normal are beautiful cities with many activities, shopping spots, and events. Think about attending a tour of the Beer Nuts factory, taking a walk on the Constitution Trail, or enjoying shopping in the area’s many boutiques. To learn more, take a look at the Bloomington-Normal Visitors Bureau website to help in planning your trip to the area.
For any questions about the HSLI Annual Conference, please contact Emily Johnson, emj11@uic.edu, Publicity Chair for the HSLI Conference Planning Committee.