Visit CRL During the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago

Event Logistics

Date: 
Friday, June 23, 2017
Time: 
2:00-5:00 p.m. Central Time
Location: 
Chicago
Contact: 
CRL Events - events@crl.edu

Library staff visiting Chicago for the American Library Association Conference in June are invited to tour CRL's facility in Hyde Park, near the University of Chicago. In addition to a rare look at CRL's rich collections, you'll have the opportunity to hear about recent developments in services, including digitization and offers for electronic resources, as well as expanded access to primary source collections.

Transportation will be provided by bus from the McCormick Convention Center to and from CRL. The bus will depart at 2:00 p.m. and return at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Registration for this event is currently at capacity. Thank you for your interest. To sign up for the waiting list, please email CRL Events   Please also contact us if you need to cancel your registration.

 

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