NELLCO Symposium 2013
Building a Collaboration-Driven Organization
We learned a lot from our 2012 inaugural symposium, and we're responding to the feedback you provided! You wanted more time to talk to each other, and opportunities outside of the classroom to connect with our Industry Partners. You wanted a less hectic schedule. But you really liked the content provided by the presenters we delivered. We think we have a program that responds to your needs, and we hope we'll see you here!
Interest Groups
This year, our goal is to put the focus of these two days on the work of the consortium. That means engaging the NELLCO Interest Groups (IG) more fully. Last year we scheduled all of the Interest Groups simultaneously, which undermined your ability to attend more than one IG meeting. This year, each IG (Reference, Acquisitions and Collection Development, ILL, IT) will have a half-day slot over the course of the two days, none of which will be conflicting. Interest Group leaders and members will develop the content. Do you have ideas for one of the IGs? Let us know!
Six Thinking Hats
This year, we're offering a workshop on the Six Thinking Hats as a productivity tool. The NELLCO Board of Directors attended the full-day workshop in July, 2012, and agreed that this would be a valuable learning opportunity for all librarians. So when there isn't an IG session of interest to you, you can sign up for one of four, half-day workshops (each limited to 30 participants).
Unconference Sessions
So you've done the Six Hats, attended the IGs of interest, and you're at loose ends? Join an Unconference Session. The 3rd track for the Symposium gives attendees the opportunity to talk about what interests them. Make your way to the Unconference Room and help the assembled group set the agenda. The important stuff will bubble up to the top! Have you facilitated an Unconference before? Interested in helping? Let us know!
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Accommodations
Rooms have been reserved for conference attendees at the following two hotels, both within walking distance of the law school. Please call the hotels directly and mention NELLCO to get the negotiated rate.
Hilton Garden Inn - Albany Medical Center - 62 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York, 12208, USA TEL: 1-518-396-3500
TownePlace Suites - Albany Downtown/Medical Center - 22 Holland Avenue • Albany, NY 12209
Phone: (518) 860-1500