Dear Colleagues:
The IDS Project's 13th Annual Summer Conference is Thursday, July 27th, and
Friday, July 28th at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY. This
year's conference theme is "Steering the Future, Together" and
approximately 200 attendees are expected.
The IDS Conference is packed with information and training regarding
exciting new technologies and strategies for information access, resource
sharing, and acquisitions/collection development. All library staff and
library directors are encouraged to attend regardless of affiliation with
IDS Project.
On Wednesday, July 26th, we will be hosting an afternoon All-Region User
Group Meeting. Afterward, there will be a local excursion to the Saranac
Brewery, followed by a pizza dinner and mini-social for everyone. The
visit to Saranac Brewery is limited to 50 seats, so please register early
if you are interested.
Register now at http://www.idsproject.org/conferences/2017/registration.aspx
Want free conference registration? Our Call for Proposals has been
extended to June 2nd. Submit your proposal here:
http://idsproject.org/conferences/2017/proposals.aspx
Four Conference Scholarships are also available! Apply here:
http://idsproject.org/conferences/2017/scholarships.aspx
*KEYNOTE SPEAKER*: Peter Bae
Peter Bae is currently working at the Princeton University Library as
Circulation Services Director. He is a member of the ALA RUSA STARS
Executive Committee and the International ILL Committee. He also serves as
Information Coordinator of the IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing
Section Standing Committee. Before Princeton, he worked as an ILL librarian
at the University at Albany, and Columbia University Libraries. He is
interested in the issues regarding International Interlibrary Loan and
Resource Sharing.
*CONFERENCE COST*: $175 Registration Fee.
Accepted methods of payment for registration include credit card and direct
billing
Conference registration includes the following:
• Thursday and Friday Conference Programs
• Snacks & drinks at each break
• 2 breakfasts
• 2 lunches
• Thursday dinner
• Fun-filled social gatherings and great camaraderie Wednesday & Thursday
evenings!
• Free parking at SUNY Poly
*TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING*:
The Mohawk Suites at SUNY Poly will be available for conference attendees
at a rate of $80 per night. For each suite, there are four bedrooms with
one bathroom to share among the four bedrooms. The following amenitites are
included for each room: Pillow, pillow case, sheets, blanket, (1) towel,
(1) washcloth, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in each
room/bathroom. Please register for your dorm room using this link:
http://idsproject.org/conferences/2017/DormRegistration.aspx
If you would rather stay in a hotel, the recommended conference hotel is
the Radisson Hotel-Utica Center
<https://www.radisson.com/utica-hotel-ny-13502/utica>. This hotel has a
special rate of $91 per night (the New York State Government rate), plus
taxes where applicable. Please call (315) 797-8010 and use the group code
"IDS Project" to reserve your room at this special rate. Be sure to book
your room before July 11, 2017.
*CASUAL DRESS*:
We want everyone to be comfortable during our days of work and nights of
entertainment.
*HOW TO REGISTER*:
Go the following URL:
http://www.idsproject.org/conferences/2017/registration.aspx
*CONTACTS*:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the conference, please
contact:
IDS Office: (585-245-5172)
Bill Jones, thebilljones_at_idsproject.org
Mark Sullivan, mark_at_idsproject.org
We look forward to seeing you in Utica at this summer's IDS Project
Conference!!
The IDS Conference Planning Team
Jennifer Acker (SUNY HVCC), Ron Figueroa (Syracuse University), Sue Grayson
(SUNY HVCC), Ben Hogben (Ithaca College), Michelle Lee (Dartmouth College),
Timothy Jackson (University at Albany), Bill Jones (IDS Project), Mark
Sullivan (IDS Project), Robyn Reed (Union College), Cathy Taylor (IDS
Project), and Elise Thornley (Binghamton University).
*Elise F. Thornley, MLIS*
Assistant Head of Reader Services for Resource Sharing
Vice Chair, Binghamton U <http://www.binghamton.edu/pss/>niversity
Professional Staff Senate <http://www.binghamton.edu/pss/>
(607) 777-3032 | thornley_at_binghamton.edu
Preferred pronouns: she, her, hers
<http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/>
Received on Tue May 23 2017 - 11:58:07 EDT