Social and Business Events

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A majority of the events will take place at the Convention Center and Hilton Hotel. Exact locations will be provided closer to the Annual Conference in the Conference Mobile App.

For events costing $0, the cost of the event is included in your full conference registration or for the one-day conference registration. 

If you have already registered, please complete the following steps to sign up for these events. Visit this page to add ticketed events to your existing conference registration.  

  1. Log in with your Last Name and your Record ID or Email Address.  
  2. Select “Modify My Registration”  
  3. Go to the Sessions/Merchandise section and select “Modify”  
  4. Select your desired ticketed events  
  5. Select “Update” 

 

Saturday, June 15, 2019
Social of Business Event Description Unit(s) Hosting Time Cost
Business & Finance Division Board Meeting DBF Annual Board Meeting. The Executive Board Meeting is open all Business and Finance Division Members.  Business & Finance Division (DBF) 7:30am - 8:30am  $0.00
A Visit to the Cuyahoga County Archives Join the Government Information Division for a visit to the Cuyahoga County Archives! The Cuyahoga County Archives was organized in the summer of 1975 and serves as a repository for the historical records of Cuyahoga County, and for current records requiring temporary maintenance.
This event requires a ticketed event registration to attend. All attendees registered for this event will receive complimentary roundtrip transportation provided by a pre-paid Uber code arranged by SLA.		 Government Information Division (DGI) 10:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 3:00pm $8.00
Biomedical & Life Sciences Division Board Meeting The DBIO Board and committee chairs will meet at the conference to review activities and projects undertaken by the division and to discuss the plans for the 2019 conference.
We will follow the meeting with a no-host dinner at Green House Tavern. This is a separate ticketed event registration so please ensure you RSVP for the no-host dinner if you plan to attend.		 Biomedical & Life Sciences Division (DBIO) 6:00 - 7:00 PM Cost for dinner are each person's responsibility
Physics-Astronomy-Math No-Host Dinner PAM Division will be hosting a networking dinner sponsored by OSA at Taza Lebanese Grill.  Come get to know your fellow PAM members and enjoy a dinner to kick off your 2019 SLA Conference experience. All attendees must RSVP; go to https://goo.gl/forms/atWAdgthVIhaOQBj2 to sign up by May 13, 2019. Price is $34.00 to attend with discounted price for PAM members - see RSVP link for more details. For questions, please e-mail Kathleen Lehman at kalehman@uark.edu. Physics-Astronomy-Math Division (DPAM) 6:00 - 8:00 PM $34.00
Cleveland Chapter Reception Kick-off the SLA 2019 Annual Conference with a welcome reception hosted by the Cleveland Chapter. Rock n' roll yourself into everything Cleveland. All attendees are encouraged to join. Cleveland Chapter (CCLE) 6:15 - 7:15 PM $0.00
Competitive Intelligence Division Business Meeting CI Division Annual Business Meeting Competitive Intelligence Division (DCI) 7:00 - 8:00 PM $0.00
Chemistry Division No-Host Dinner Please join members of the Chemistry Division for an evening of good food and conversation with fellow members.  Participants will have an opportunity to network with division members from both the academic and corporate world to share information. Attendees are responsible for their own food and beverage expenses.

Location to be announced at a later date.		 Chemistry Division (DCHE) 7:00 - 9:00 PM Cost for dinner are each person's responsibility
Fellows Dinner By invitation only. Contact learning@sla.org for information. Fellows of SLA 7:00 - 9:00 PM $65.00
Government Information Division No-Host Dinner Join fellow Government Information Division members for a meetup at Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar for drinks and eats. Attendees are responsible for their own food and beverage expenses. Government Information Division (DGI) 7:00 - 9:00 PM Cost for dinner are each person's responsibility
Biomedical & Life Sciences Division Board Dinner For the board ONLY Biomedical & Life Sciences Division (DBIO) 7:15 - 9:15 PM $0.00
Taxonomy Division No-Host Dinner Join the Taxonomy Division members and friends for an evening of tasty food and good networking at Lola Bistro. Open to anyone interested in learning more about the division. Attendees are responsible for covering their own food and beverage expenses. Taxonomy Division (DTAX) 7:30 - 9:30 PM Cost for dinner are each person's responsibility
Transportation Division No-Host Dinner Open to all who are interested in joining the Transportation Division's no-host dinner at Urban Farmer! Attendees are responsible for covering their own food and beverage expenses. Transportation Division (DTRN) 7:30 - 9:30 PM Cost for dinner are each person's responsibility
Guided Tour of the Cleveland Natural History Museum Join the Natural History Caucus and DBIO Division for a guided tour of the Cleveland Natural History Museum! Tour attendees will "delve deep into the past in our dinosaur hall, discover the outer reaches of the Universe in Shafran Planetarium and experience natural wonders in outdoor galleries."

This event requires a ticketed event registration to attend. All attendees registered for this event will receive a ticket for the tour and complimentary roundtrip transportation provided by a pre-paid Uber code arranged by SLA. 		 Natural History Caucus/DBIO TBD $18.00


Sunday, June 16, 2019
Social or Business Event Description Unit(s) Hosting Time Cost
Health & Wellness Activity - Pilates Hybrid sculpt class. Mats optional - attendees must provide their own 7:00 - 8:00 AM $0.00
Health & Wellness Activity - Yoga A combination chair and slow flow Yoga class that will focus on breathing and stretching. 7:00 - 8:00 AM $0.00
Academic Division Board Meeting All Academic Division members, including individuals interested in potentially serving as board and committee members, are invited to attend the Division's board meeting. Academic Division (DAC) 7:30 - 9:00 AM $0.00
Competitive Intelligence Presents: Breakfast with the CI Fellows CI Fellows join the Competitive Intelligence Division for breakfast! These esteemed thought leaders serve as champions, mentors and educators for CI info pros. An update on the 2019 expanded programming and events will also be provided. Competitive Intelligence Division (DCI) 7:30 - 9:00 AM $20.00
Food Agriculture and Environmental Resources Division Board Meeting Food Agriculture and Environmental Resources Division Board Meeting Food Agriculture and Environmental Resources Division (FAER) 7:30 - 9:00 AM $0.00
Legal Division Breakfast & Business Meetings Enjoy breakfast with your colleagues while participating in a facilitated conversation about new programming and goals for the Legal Division. Legal Division (DLEG) 7:30 - 9:00 AM $0.00
Military Libraries Board Meeting and Breakfast Review conference events and education sessions; Military Libraries Training Workshop (MLTW) 2019 update, and more. Open to Executive and Advisory Board members with limited space for observers. Military Libraries Division (DMIL) 7:30 - 9:00 AM $0.00
Science-Technology Division Newcomers Breakfast and Member Meet-up Join the DST to meet our new members, have coffee and a quick bite to fuel up for a busy day of conference events! Attendees will share details about your innovations and accomplishments with your colleagues. Science-Technology Division (DST) 7:30 - 9:00 AM $0.00
Student and New Professionals Advisory Council Breakfast If you're in the early stages of your career or working towards your MLIS degree, join this informal meeting for students and new professionals hosted by SLA's Students and New Professionals Advisory Council. Student and New Professional Advisory Council 7:30 - 9:00 AM $0.00
Tools of the Trade: What Librarians Can Learn about UX from Our Publisher Partners UX Caucus Business Meeting & Panel Discussion Tools of the Trade: What Librarians Can Learn about UX from Our Publisher Partners: Library publishers use a vast array of user experience tools to inform, design, and market products to their users. This panel will explore the power of user research, usability testing, and focus groups to strengthen your UX practice. Takeaways: skills to build relationships with your users to create services, improve library websites, cultivate accessibility, and improve user satisfaction. User Experience Caucus 7:30 - 9:00 AM $0.00
CI Division Intel Mission A conference-long hunt for the best of the sleuths! Gather the right intelligence and get a  reward for attending sessions, events, and being part of the conversation. Stop by the CID Kiosk on Main Street to pick up your CI Division Intel Mission Checklist and earn your way toward prizes from CID sponsors! Competitive Intelligence Division (DCI) 12:00 PM $0.00
Baseball Caucus Business Meeting Join the SLA Baseball Caucus for their annual Business Meeting. Baseball 2:30 - 4:00 PM $0.00
Simmons School of Library and Information Science Ice Cream Social We invite alumni and friends to come mingle and network while enjoying ice cream! Dr. Sanda Erdelez, the new Director of the Simmons University School of Library and Information Science will be present to greet guests. 3:30 - 5:30 PM $0.00
Student and New Professionals Advisory Council SLA Bootcamp: Tips and Tricks for Making the Most of SLA Conference Experience  Up to five SLA Rising Stars are named each year for being outstanding new SLA mebers (5 or fewer years of experience and SLA membership) who show exceptional promise of leadership and contribution to the association and profession. At this 30-minute event, past and present Rising Stars will provide tips and tricks to take the nerves out of networking at the SLA conference. Timed to take place right before the SLA Fellows and First Timers Reception, you'll leave with the confidence to start networking right away. Student and New Professional Advisory Council 5:30 - 6:00 PM $0.00
Fellows/First-Timers Reception Anyone attending their first SLA Annual Conference is invited to attend this reception and network with new friends and colleagues, including the Fellows of SLA. Fellows of SLA 6:00 - 6:30 PM $0.00
Academic Division New Member Welcome & Reception The DAC New Member Welcome & Reception is a great way to connect with your friends and meet our newest Academic Division members. This is also a fantastic opportunity to build your network of mentors, experts, and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there! Academic Division (DAC) 7:15 - 8:15 PM $15.00
All Sciences and Engineering Division Poster Session & Awards Reception Join us for the All Sciences and Engineering Divisions' Award presentations and stay for the snacks and poster session discussions. Vote for the best poster to be included in the SLA Super Poster competition. Science-Technology Division (DST) 7:15 - 8:15 PM $0.00
Canadian Reception The Canadian Reception is the place to be if you are Canadian or just want to meet some Canadians! Hosted by the Eastern Canada Chapter, come by for food, drinks and to mingle.  Canada 7:15 - 8:15 PM $20.00
Digital Asset Management (DAM) Networking Event Join other digital asset management professionals for a casual networking event.  Also open to anyone who’d like to learn more about DAM and connect with professionals in the space. Information Technology Division (DITE) 7:15 - 8:15 PM $20.00
Eastern States Reception Join the East Coast Chapters (DC, VA, NY, PA, MD) for the Eastern States Reception. The event allows members across all east coast chapters to meet up and mingle over apps and drinks! Eastern States Reception 7:15 - 8:15 PM $0.00
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Issues Caucus Annual Meeting and Reception The GLBTIC Annual Meeting convenes to address issues of interest to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and supportive members of SLA. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Issues Caucus (GLBTIC) 7:15 - 8:15 PM $0.00
Business & Finance Division Reception, Awards Ceremony, and Poster Session Join your B&F colleagues as we celebrate our 2019 award winners. Business librarians and information specialists will also present case studies and practical applications related to revolutionizing knowledge management and sharing, the profession, work environment, practices, and many more areas. Business & Finance Division (DBF) 7:15 - 8:45 PM $0.00
Physics-Astronomy-Math Open House Reception Enjoy light refreshments and drinks with PAM members over networking and good conversation. All conference attendees welcome. Physics-Astronomy-Math Division (DPAM) 7:15 - 9:15 PM $0.00
Competitive Intelligence Division Rocks in Cleveland  Join the CID for networking and mingling. Location TBD. Competitive Intelligence Division (DCI) 7:30 - 9:30 PM TBD
Texas Chapter No-Host Dinner Please join members of the Texas Chapter for an evening of good food and conversation over dinner.  Attendees are responsible for covering their own food and beverage expenses.
Location to be announced at a later date.		 Texas Chapter 7:30 - 9:30 PM Cost for dinner are each person's responsibility

Monday, June 17, 2019
Social or Business Event Description Unit(s) Hosting Time Cost
Health & Wellness Activity - Pilates Hybrid sculpt class. Mats optional - attendees must provide their own 7:00 - 8:00 AM $0.00
Health & Wellness Activity - Yoga A combination chair and slow flow Yoga class that will focus on breathing and stretching. 7:00 - 8:00 AM $0.00
Business & Finance Division College and Universities Business Libraries Section Breakfast The Business and Finance Division CUBL section Breakfast & Roundtable Discussion Forum. Business & Finance Division (DBF) 7:15 - 8:45 AM $20.00
Chemistry Division Business Meeting Breakfast and Vendor Update Join the Chemistry Division for early morning breakfast and networking. The program will begin with a brief business meeting and presentation of the Marion E. Sparks Award, followed by updates from our vendors. Participants will learn about new developments in the field. Chemistry Division (DCHE) 7:15 - 8:45 AM $20.00
DICE (Diversity, Inclusion, Community, and Equity) Business Meeting DICE is a free, informal caucus as a forum for interested SLA members to connect to discuss important issues in LIS like gender roles and pay equality issues; ethics and bias in algorithms; and intersectionality and identity issues, to name a few. The DICE Business Meeting is open to all.

At this meeting, the co-conveners will review the year's major accomplishments, and new initiatives for the coming year. Then the floor will be open for anyone present to talk about Diversity, Inclusion, Community, and Equity in the Association. Takeaway: Since DICE is open to all members, you, the members, drive the agenda and actions. Put into action what you want from this caucus. DICE caucus will support any fully prepared session related to the issues Diversity, Inclusion, Community and Equity.		 DICE (Diversity, Inclusion, Community, and Equity) Caucus 7:15 - 8:45 AM $0.00
Engineering Division Business Meeting and Awards Breakfast Join the Engineering Division with the Aerospace and ABCD (Architecture, Building Engineering, Construction and Design) Sections for a special Awards Breakfast followed by our Annual Business Meeting. Engineering Division (DENG) 7:15 - 8:45 AM $20.00
Food Agriculture and Environmental Resources Division Business Meeting Food Agriculture and Environmental Resources Division Breakfast Business Meeting Food Agriculture and Environmental Resources Division (FAER) 7:15 - 8:45 AM $20.00
Government Information Division Annual Business Meeting Government Information Division Annual Business Meeting Government Information Division (DGI) 7:15 - 8:45 AM $0.00
Military Libraries Division Networking Breakfast Enjoy a good breakfast, make new friends, and catch up with those you haven’t seen recently, while participating in one of DMIL’s best-rated conference traditions. Military Libraries Division (DMIL) 7:15 - 8:45 AM $0.00
Pharmaceutical & Health Technology Division Breakfast & Board Meeting DPHT Board Meeting  Pharmaceutical and Health Technology Division (DPHT) 7:15 - 8:45 AM $20.00
Transportation Division Business Meeting Join the Transportation Division for its business meeting. Transportation Division (DTRN) 7:15 - 8:45 AM $0.00
Business & Finance Division Corporate Information Centers (CIC) Section Breakfast - The Strategic Value of Strategic Planning Do you put off strategic planning because you can't find the time and mental space to focus on it? Is it a once-a-year exercise (if that)?

In a world where every information team needs to invest in and communicate its unique value at all times, having a practical strategic plan is essential. The trick is to create -- and act on -- a plan that directs your team's day-to-day activities and generates meaningful metrics for you and your stakeholders.
Join John Aubrey, Associate Director – Information Sciences/Business Intelligence at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, and Robin Neidorf, Director of Research at Jinfo Ltd., as they lead us in a discussion addressing the basic building blocks of successful strategic plans and best practices for their implementation.
Today's organizations and information environments are constantly shifting, which means we need to dedicate time regularly to iterative planning. This is a crucial exercise that benefits information teams of any size; build it into your operations for long-term resilience and success.

As with all Corporate Information Center programming, this session will be highly interactive, so please join us to share your strategic planning experiences, questions, and observations.		 Business & Finance Division (DBF) 7:30 - 8:45 AM $20.00
Asian Chapter Business Meeting, Award Ceremony, and Panel Discussion Asian Chapter Business Meeting, Award Ceremony and Panel Discussion. Speakers: Dr. Praveen Kumar Jain; Mr. Mu-Suk Oh; Dr. Debal C Kar; Ms. Labibah Zain. Asian Chapter (CAS) 9:00 - 10:30 AM $0.00
Joint Poster Session The Joint Poster Session provides SLA members an opportunity to present their work in a relaxed and interactive setting. Attendees can view posters on a variety of topics and talk with the presenters. Social Science and Humanities Division (DSSH), Academic Division (DAC), Education Division (DEDU) 10:45 - 11:45 AM $0.00
Celebrate Women in Aerospace and Transportation at the Women's Air & Space Museum Happy 60th Birthday Aerospace Section! Join us for a short field trip to nearby International Women’s Air and Space Museum at the Cleveland Airport. Sponsored by the Aerospace Section. Cosponsored by the Transportation Division. Aerospace Section and Transportation and Engineering Divisions 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM $8.00
Biomedical & Life Sciences Division Vendor Relations Lunch Join the DBIO's annual roundtable, featuring vendors that focus on products that support research impact: 

Giacomo Mancini, Customer Consultant, Research Sales Solutions
Kelly Matagiese, Account Manager, Research Sales Solutions
Brooke Melia, Marketing Manager, Digital Science
Sheila Rabun, ORCID US Community Specialist, LYRASIS

Attendees will have an opportunity to learn and explore this theme, as well as ask questions during the Q&A.		 Biomedical & Life Sciences Division (DBIO) 12:00 - 1:00 PM $15.00
Business & Finance Division Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon  Annual business meeting of the Business & Finance Division.  Business & Finance Division (DBF) 12:00 - 1:00 PM $25.00
Fellows Business Meeting Business Meeting for the Fellows of SLA. Fellows of SLA 12:00 - 1:00 PM $0.00
Insurance and Employee Benefits Division Annual Business Meeting Luncheon  Join the Insurance and Employee Benefits Division for their annual business meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to network amongst colleagues and have discussions on Unit matters. Insurance and Employee Benefits Division (IEBD) 12:00 - 1:00 PM $30.00
Military Libraries Business Meeting and Lunch

 All DMIL members are invited (and encouraged) to share a meal and learn what is happening within the Division. It’s an opportunity to learn what is going on and make your ideas known! Find out how YOU can make a difference. All DMIL members are welcome. Military Libraries Division (DMIL) 12:00 - 1:00 PM $0.00
Taxonomy Division Business and Brainstorming Jamboree All division members are welcome to join the board in brainstorming ideas for division activities and services. This will be input into our strategic planning initiative. Taxonomy Division (DTAX) 12:00 - 1:00 PM $0.00
SLA Annual Business Meeting Join SLA leadership for the Annual Business Meeting, where board and staff members will address areas of interest to SLA members. All members are invited to attend. 6:00 - 7:00 PM $0.00
Leadership and Management Division Reception Evening social for LMD members and those interested in joining LMD. Leadership and Management Division (DLMD) 7:00 - 8:00 PM $0.00
SLA Europe International Reception Join SLA Europe to celebrate the best of international librarianship at our reception. The event offers a chance to network with colleagues from around the world in a relaxed and informal environment and meet representatives from SLA Europe to hear about the work we have been doing and how we can work together.  Europe Chapter 7:00 - 8:30 PM $0.00
Engineering Division No-Host Dinner with Aerospace & ABCD Sections The Engineering Division, along with the Aerospace and ABCD (Architecture, Building Engineering, Construction and Design) Sections, invite you to connect with fellow members over some great food, drink, and conversation at Butcher and Brewer- a farmhouse brewpub. Attendees are responsible for their own food and beverage expenses. Engineering Division (DENG) 7:00 - 9:00 PM Cost for dinner are each person's responsibility
Legal Division Reception Build personal and professional relationships with Legal Division members while enjoying light refreshments and libations Legal Division (DLEG) 7:15 - 8:15 PM $0.00
Joint Division Reception Join the Social Sciences & Humanities, Solo, Government Information, and Transportation Divisions for our annual reception. Enjoy food and drinks while mingling with fellow attendees, and learn more about the participating divisions. Social Science and Humanities Division (DSSH), Transportation Division (DTRN), Solo Librarians Division (DSOL), Government Information Division 7:15 - 9:15 PM $0.00
Encore Caucus Board Meeting Encore Caucus Annual Board Meeting to review prior year activities and plan for coming year. Members attend and brainstorm events, speakers, webinars, promotional materials. Encore Caucus 7:30 - 8:30 PM $0.00
Natural History Caucus Business meeting and Roundtable Natural History Caucus Business meeting & Roundtable -- All who are interested in natural history libraries and information are invited to attend. Natural History Caucus 7:30 - 8:30 PM $0.00
Western States Chapters Reception Enjoy catching up with colleagues and sharing stories and insights at the Western States Chapters Reception! The reception will take place at Great Lakes Brewery and will be hosted by the Southern California Chapter.  
This event requires a ticketed event registration to attend.  Attendees are responsible for covering their own transportation. 		 Southern California (host), Sierra Nevada, Rocky Mountain, Route 66, SF Bay Area, Pacific Northwest, and San Diego Chapters 7:30 - 9:00PM $25.00
Solo Librarians Division No-Host Dinner Eat, drink, and engage in great conversations with the Solo Librarians Division at Blue Point Grille. Attendees will be responsible for covering their own food and beverage expenses. Solo Librarians Division (DSOL) 7:30 - 9:30 PM Cost for dinner are each person's responsibility
DPHT and DBIO Joint Reception  The PHT and DBIO groups are instituting a joint division reception to allow the two groups to have a dedicated networking and collaboration opportunity while on-site for the 2019 SLA Annual Conference.

A merger between the divisions is under discussion and this reception is an ideal opportunity for the leaders and members of each division to come together and assess interest. The event will be ticketed and advance registration required. 		 Pharmaceutical and Health Technology Division (DPHT) & Biomedical and Life Sciences Joint Reception 7:30 - 8:30 PM $0.00
Taxonomy Division Open House Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Taxonomy Division while networking with others interested in taxonomy. Bring interested friends!  Taxonomy Division (DTAX) 8:00 - 10:00 PM $0.00
IT Dance Party “Cleveland Rocks!” While in the home of the Rock and Roll Museum, join us for a rockin’ good time at the annual IT Dance Party! Information Technology Division (DITE) 9:00 - 11:30 PM $0.00


Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Social or Business Event Description Unit(s) Hosting Time Cost
Health & Wellness Activity - Yoga A combination chair and slow flow Yoga class that will focus on breathing and stretching. 7:00 - 8:00 AM $0.00
Business & Finance Division's Advertising & Marketing Section Annual Roundtable Discussion
 Looking for tips and strategies for dealing with hot issues we face n the advertising and marketing community? Then be sure to join our annual Roundtable discussion to learn about new resources and survival techniques.  Business & Finance Division (DBF) 7:00 - 8:30 AM $0.00
Leadership and Management Content Buying Section Breakfast All are welcome to our annual breakfast where Bill Noorlander from BST America, will give us a “state of the industry” overview for Content Buying, with time for a question/answer session.  Leadership and Management Division (DLMD) 7:00 - 8:30 AM $0.00
Military Libraries Division Networking Breakfast Enjoy a good breakfast, make new friends, and catch up with those you haven’t seen recently, while participating in one of DMIL’s best-rated conference traditions. Military Libraries Division (DMIL) 7:00 -8:30 AM $0.00
Physics-Astronomy-Math Business Meeting Breakfast PAM’s executive board conducts division business and distributes annual awards over breakfast. Physics-Astronomy-Math Division (DPAM) 7:00 - 8:30 AM Pam to determine pricing 
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives Tour Staff of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will provide attendees with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Library & Archives, the world’s most comprehensive collection of materials on rock & roll music. The mission of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is to engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock & roll.

The Library & Archives furthers that mission through collecting, preserving and providing access to our resources for scholars, educators, students, journalists, and the general public to broaden the awareness and understanding of rock & roll, its roots, and its impact on society. Please note, this is NOT in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and located at - 2809 Woodland Avenue.

This event requires a ticketed event registration to attend. All attendees registered for this event will receive complimentary roundtrip transportation provided by a pre-paid Uber code arranged by SLA.		 Social Sciences & Humanities Division (DSSH) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM $25.00
All Star Poster Session The finalists from each unit-led poster session will be invited to participate in the SLA All Star Poster session the last day of the conference. Come to the Info-Expo hall to vote for your favorite poster.  All Divisions 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM $0.00
Tour of Cleveland Public Library Join us for a free guided tour of the downtown Cleveland Public Library Main Campus hosted by the San Diego Chapter. Executive Director, Felton Thomas will welcome us as we learn the Library's history, art, and architecture; explore the chess sets and miniature books in Special Collections; take in a breathtaking city view on the tenth floor of the Louis Stokes Wind; tour the Photograph and Maps collections plus more! This 90-minute walking tour will encompass two large building so wear comfortable shoes and expect a fair amount of walking. Space is limited so get your RSVP in early!

We will meet in front of the main entrance of the Main Library (325 Superior Avenue). The library is a short 7-minute (0.4 mile) walk from the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Cleveland Public Library is ADA-accessible, please email learning@sla.org after you register if you require assistance.		 San Diego Chapter 12:00 - 1:30 PM $0.00
Military Libraries Division Reception: The Rock ‘n Roll After Party Put on your party duds or come as you are to an SLA Annual Conference closing tradition: DMIL’s Rock ‘n Roll After Party. Military Libraries Division (DMIL) 5:00 - 6:30 PM $0.00
Physics-Astronomy-Math No-Host Dinner Wrap up the conference with your PAMily! Our PAM Last Night Dinner is generously sponsored by SPIE Digital Library. Enjoy a buffet of Vietnamese foods, such as garden rolls, fried rice, noodles, and banh mi, with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are available, and you can even bring your own bottle of wine. This is not a ticketed event, but you must RSVP to attend. Free for PAM members and their invited guests, non-PAM members pay $20. Go to https://goo.gl/forms/CsC4wPMTpD58MHum1 to sign up by May 13, 2019. For questions, please e-mail laura.palumbo@rutgers.edu. Physics-Astronomy-Math Division (DPAM) 5:00 - 7:00 PM Cost for dinner are each person's responsibility
Data for Social Good: Tour of Foundation Center-Cleveland and Dinner in Playhouse Square Join the Social Sciences & Humanities Division for a 45-minute guided tour of the Foundation Center-Cleveland office followed by a no-host dinner at Cibreo Italian Kitchen. Participants would be responsible for their own transportation to the Foundation Center and covering their own food & beverage expenses.

Dave Holmes, Cleveland Lead for the Foundation Center, has offered to provide a tour and talk for attendees to showcase the Center's many data and knowledge initiatives. Dave holds an MLIS from Kent State University and has previously worked as a foundation program officer, prospect and grants researcher, and as a nonprofit trainer.

The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the social sector by advancing knowledge about philanthropy in the U.S. and around the world. The Center's many initiatives include Foundation Directory Online - a comprehensive database of private grantmakers; Foundation Maps - visualization platforms for exploring grants awarded by foundations; and IssueLab - an open-access repository of foundation-sponsored research and reports. Foundation Center employs a range of data professionals on its staff nationwide and works closely with libraries in the U.S. and worldwide to share its resources with the public.		 Social Sciences & Humanities Division (DSSH)

5:30 - 6:45 PM

7:15 PM Dinner 

 $0.00
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Issues Caucus No-Host Dinner Please come to GLBTIC’s annual no-host dinner at LUX Kitchen & Lounge. Attendees are responsible for covering their own food and beverage expenses. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Issues Caucus (GLBTIC) 7:30 - 9:30 PM Cost for dinner are each person's responsibility

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Social or Business Event Description Unit(s) Hosting Time Cost
Physics-Astronomy-Math Offsite Tour  Join your Physics-Astronomy-Math Division colleagues for a group visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, one of the premier Cleveland attractions!  This will be a self-guided tour but by going as a group, our tickets are half off the regular admissions price.  Attendees must RSVP; go to https://goo.gl/forms/atWAdgthVIhaOQBj2 to sign up by May 13, 2019. For questions, please e-mail Kathleen Lehman at kalehman@uark.edu. Physics-Astronomy-Math Division (DPAM) 10:30 AM $18.00