DIY Materials Advisory Conference
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:
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 with federal funds from the
Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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.
Heather Wood-Gramza
Kent District Library
Spencer Township Branch Manager
14960 Meddler Ave, Gowen, MI 49326
616-784-2007 ext. 3969