Join us at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference

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The American Library Association (ALA) will hold its 2017 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago on June 22-27. The theme of the conference is "Transforming Our Libraries, Ourselves."

Visit with the iSchool at Booth #4742 in the Exhibit Hall from June 23-26. For a complimentary pass, contact the iSchool Advancement Office. Passes are offered to alumni, current students, prospective students, and their guests. Please note that this is an exhibits-only pass; it will not allow access to any of the workshops or conference sessions.

Alumni and students are invited to attend the Alumni Reception and LSAA Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 25, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Petterino's. The evening's program will include a special celebration of Professor Linda C. Smith's 40th year at the School of Information Sciences.
 
The School also will host a reception/happy hour for recent alumni on Saturday, June 24, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse River North.

Please join iSchool faculty and staff at the following presentations and events:

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