We've designed this year's MAME Annual Conference to include all educators and public librarians. Our theme is "Connect the Dots," and we'd like to strengthen our connection with public librarians. You’re invited to attend all three days of informative and motivating sessions, but here are some sessions that don’t require registering for the entire conference. Preconferences Wednesday, October 22: Gain new skills to help support student learning with technology, find new programming ideas,and discover new ways to partner with school librarians. These three hour sessions are engaging and interactive, led by leaders in their field. Registration fees vary, some are free! Research Made Easy With Google -- John Sowash, Educator, Ed Tech Speaker & Google Certified Trainer Games, Learning, Libraries: Putting It All Together -- Eli Neiburger, Deputy Director, Ann Arbor District Library The Greatest Book Ever: Experience the Battle -- Nancy Shultz-Speck, High School Librarian, Garden City Public Schools Historic Bookmaking and Using Primary Sources from the Clements Library -- Julie Fremuth, Conservator, William Clements Library at the University of Michigan Sunrise Author Breakfast Friday, October 24: You know his award-winning, engaging nonfiction and read his column in School Library Journal. Join us to hear Marc Aronson speak on “History Is Making Connections -- Let Me Show You.” In this talk, he’ll share his experiences of asking historical questions and finding surprising answers. Start your day by connecting with other librarians and teachers, enjoying a delicious breakfast, and getting to know more about this engaging, talented author. See additional details and register at www.mimame.org Gwenn Marchesano Librarian/Technology Integrationist, Pioneer Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Comm. Schools President-Elect/Conference Chair, Michigan Association for Media in Education gwenn2ns@gmail.com 734-353-9644