DIY Materials Advisory Conference [cid:image002.png@01D0BB1E.99E6FF10] What: All library staff and library students within Michigan are invited to participate in a one-day, interactive learning experience on the topic of materials advisory or the art of connecting people with the music, movies, and books they will love most. At the conference, participants will learn how to: * Create a self-paced materials advisory professional development program for library staff * Host virtual author events * Merchandise library materials for optimal exposure and circulation * Plan and execute music events * Connect youth and teens to the materials they will love most * Create interactive idea factories for patrons * Connect patrons with non-fiction materials Featuring * Live musical performance by local/indie group * Live Skype discussion with best-selling author Adriana Trigiani<http://adrianatrigiani.com/home/> When: Monday, September 21, 2015 Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Conference: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Prince Conference Center 1800 East Beltline Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Registration and Cost: This is a paperless conference. All participants will be provided with a flash drive containing conference content. Lunch is included (menu details provided on event webpage). Early Bird Registration: $35 (before September 1, 2015) Regular Registration: $40 (after September 1, 2015) Please go to the event webpage at the following link to register and get more information on the event as well as payment methods, lodging options, and community events such as the annual Art Prize competition: http://www.kdl.org/events/go/diyma Sponsors: This event is presented by Kent District Library and supported in part by the Library of Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/>. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. [cid:image004.jpg@01D0BB1E.99E6FF10] Heather Wood-Gramza Kent District Library Spencer Township Branch Manager 14960 Meddler Ave, Gowen, MI 49326 616-784-2007 ext. 3969 [KDL_Logo_Green]
