The Future is not out of Reach: Change, Emerging Trends, 2.0, and Libraries
Presented by David Lee King
All day workshop at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, May 7th 2009
Registration: Fill out and mail flier to CDLC
Cost: $25.00 for all SALS member library staff
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Using materials from the NLM’s History of Medicine collections, the exhibition explores Harry Potter’s world, its roots in Renaissance science and the ethical questions that affected not only the wizards in J.K. Rowling’s books, but also the historical thinkers featured in the series. Exhibition panels feature the works of 15th- and 16th-century alchemists, naturalists and occultists, and explore the intersection between the Harry Potter novels and Renaissance thinkers, lore and practices.
Following the application process, 12 libraries will be selected to host the exhibition for a four-week display period between September 2009 and November 2010.
Deadline is May 1, 2009.
The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) has opened applications for the 2009 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, which will enable a library school student or new professional to attend ALA’s 2009 Annual Conference.
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