(via the Reaching Across Illinois Library System)
On Friday, July 31, the Midwest Special Libraries Association (SLA) communities are happy to present the first annual Midwest Symposium, a day of networking, small-group conversations, and education sessions. This event will include the following presentations.
- David Stern, Saint Xavier University, “Needle, Meet Haystack: Connecting Users to Journals”
- Samuel Hansen, University of Michigan, “No Limits: Growing Students’ Skills by Expanding What You Teach”
- Laura Turner, Caterpillar Inc., “Partnership Projects – Expanding Expertise while Widening Your Network”
- Sophia and Senovia Guevara, Writers for Information Today, “The Mobile Office”
- Alex Hauser, Michigan State University, “Refresh and Remix: Refining Library Instruction”
- Stephanie Thoma, Confident Introvert, “Networking Remotely”
There will also be a welcome delivered by SLA President Tara Murray and an opportunity to connect with colleagues across the Midwest. Registration is $10 for members; $20 for non-members. Please register by Thursday, July 30.