This immersive 2 1/2 day conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about current research advancements in science. Three faculty-led sessions on genomics, Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems, and medical chemistry will provide overviews of emerging trends and research methodologies and in-depth descriptions of particular research projects. In addition to these education sessions, the Boot Camp will include lightning talks from attending librarians, a “Librarian’s Night Out” for fun and networking, tours of research spaces, a Keynote speaker, and an all-conference reception and banquet dinner.
When? June 3-5, 2015
Where? Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Who’s this for? Academic librarians who provide services to science faculty and students, and want to better understand the needs of these library users.
What’s the cost? The “Overnighter” conference fee of $225 includes all educational sessions and tours, two nights lodging (June 3 and 4) in private room in Ghafari Hall (private bathroom and linens included), lunch in Towers Cafe (June 3, 4 and 5), breakfast in Towers Cafe (June 4 and 5), Librarians Night Out dinner and activities (June 3), reception and banquet dinner (June 4) and parking in Structure #2.
The “Commuter” conference fee of $175 includes all educational sessions and tours, lunch in Towers Cafe (June 3, 4 and 5), breakfast in Towers Cafe (June 4 and 5), Librarians Night Out dinner and activities (June 3), reception and banquet dinner (June 4) and parking in Structure #2.
Additional Night Lodging – June 2 an extra night of lodging in Ghafari Hall (private bathroom and linens included) and parking in Structure #2 may be purchased for an additional $35.
When will registration open? It’s open! Registration is limited to 100 attendees (librarians and library students) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sponsors: National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) – Greater Midwest Region, SPIE Digital Library, Springer
Check the Great Lakes Science Boot Camp website for further details. See you there!
