SLRC Fall Conference 2013

Fall 2013 SLRC Conference
October 16, 2013

Program Description:
With more than a dozen learning opportunities available, attendees can register for topics like STEM, grantseeking, storytelling, fine arts, E-readers and e-books, and collection development. There will also be department showcases and the option of taking a tour of the building which includes visits to all of SLRC’s subject departments.  The day will conclude with keynote reflections by Joe Thompson, Associate Director of Western Maryland Regional Library and VP/President-Elect of ALA’s Reference User Services Association.

My Summary
 In the morning session, I attended the STEM program where we performed the "Dancing Colors" milk experiment. Several STEM activities were shared. Their was also presented a brief discussion of the GlaxcoSmithKline Science in the Summer program administered by AAAS. I also attended the "First steps in genealogy" which was useful to help patrons get started, with several suggestions on how to start. During the afternoon session, I took the tour of the building. Some notable items were a "Food for Fines" campaign in the YA department, and the ability to ILL foreign films from their collection.  Very interesting and worth while conference.

How it fits in the bigger picture
After the conference, I contacted AAAS, and WCFL will be hosting Science in the Summer at 4 branches and down town in the summer of 2014. I was also able to have a "Kitchen Science" program with the dancing colored milk and soap souflees.