Join us as we celebrate the Past, Present, and Future of Librarianship and the history of librarians of the Philadelphia area.
When: Monday, May 6, 2019 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Center City Philadelphia, 10 Avenue of the Arts
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel was built on the site of the restaurant in which the initial meeting was held to form the Special Libraries Council of Philadelphia and Vicinity, the precursor of the SLA Philadelphia Chapter. This building was later converted to a bank (The Girard Trust Company) and built in the Neoclassical style.
**There will be a tour of the Union League and the former bank facilities, starting at 4:00pm. A separate sign up sheet will be available closer to the day of the event.
Guest speaker:
“An American in Oxford: Career Perspectives from a Transplanted Academic Librarian”
Hal Kirkwood, 2019 SLA President, is completing his first year as Bodleian Business Librarian at the University of Oxford, Bodleian Libraries and Said Business School, in Oxford, England. Previously, Hal was Business Information Specialist and Assistant Head at the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management and Economics, Purdue University in Indiana for 12 years and Associate Professor of Library Science at Purdue University for 20 years.
Hal will discuss his perspectives on:
* Differences in academic libraries and library jobs in the United Kingdom versus the United States.
* Career path insights gained from working outside the U.S.
* How his international work and living experience has influenced his approach and goals as SLA President.
Schedule
4:00 - 4:45pm -- Tour of Union League
5:00 - 5:30pm -- Tour of bank facility from (second optional tour starts at 6:15pm)
5:30 - 6:15pm -- Butlered hors d'ouevres and drinks
6:15 - 7:30pm -- Heavier food stations and mingling
7:30 - 8:30pm -- Guest speaker, Hal Kirkwood, followed by cake
Menu
Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Spinach, Feta Cheese Turnover
Crispy Vegetable Egg Roll, Spicy Mustard
Chicken Satay Tandoori, Mint Yogurt
Tuna Tartar, Crispy Cone, Shiso, Ponzu Sauce
Stations
Gourmet bites
Fish Taco, Flour Tortilla, Cabbage-Radish Slaw
Short Rib Slider
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Croquettes
Chicago Style Hot Dog, Neon Relish
Station Includes Roasted Tuscan Tomato Soup Shooters
Gourmet Mac n' cheese
Classic Creamy Cheddar
Lobster, Mascarpone, Truffle Essence
WILD MUSHROOM, Portobello, Gruyere
Costs
$50 SLA / MLA / AALL Members (subsidized)
$65 Non-Members (subsidized)
$0 Student members of Philadelphia chapter (subsidized)
$45 Students (subsidized)
$45 Retired SLA member/Unemployed SLA member (subsidized) MUST be a current SLA member
Cancellations will be accepted until Friday, April 26 at 5 PM. Contact Marrette Pearsall at marrette.pearsall@gmail.com.
Non-cancellations, cancellations after this deadline and no-shows will be invoiced by the Treasurer for the full amount.
