[Michlib-l] Registration closing soon: Great Lakes Science Boot Camp (June 3-5, 2015)

[Randy Dykhuis]

Great Lakes Science Boot Camp 2015  

Registration is closing soon for the Great Lakes Science Boot Camp (June 
3-5, 2015) at Wayne State University, Detroit. Don’t miss this 
opportunity!

What? 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. Attendees will have the option of earning 14 Medical 
Library Association Continuing Education credits.  

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 IS OPEN!!! (
https://specialevents.wayne.edu/2015-great-lakes-science-boot-camp-for-librarians/ 
) Registration is limited to 100 attendees (librarians and library 
students) on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will be taken 
until May 18, 2015.  

Sponsors: Elsevier, IOP Publishing, National Network of Libraries of 
Medicine (NN/LM) - Greater Midwest Region, SPIE Digital Library, Springer, 
Wiley  

Check the Great Lakes Science Boot Camp website - 
http://libguides.wmich.edu/GL-science-boot-camp/schedule for further 
details!  See you there!  

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