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IN PERSON Conference
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Food Science
Computer and Information Science, with a focus on AI
Kinesiology
Grant Writing for Librarians
This year's New England Science Boot Camp for Librarians returns to the classic format of lectures in the life sciences, physical sciences, and health sciences. Each topical section will feature an overview speaker, who summarizes the interests and scope of the discipline, and a research lecturer, who presents on their own research. Our Capstone is Grant Writing for Librarians, presented by the incredibly knowledgeable Mary Piorun, Tony Nguyen, and Abby Mann.
This in person event offers three registration options:
- the full package including two overnight stays in the campus dormitories and seven meals
- the commuter option, without overnight accommodations
- one day registration, which includes all meals and programming for one of the three days
We look forward to seeing you for a fun and informative conference! While this conference is focused on fostering networking in New England, we welcome interested attendees from anywhere.
Wednesday, June 21
9:00 am - 1:30 pm Registration
10:15 am - 11:00 am Wednesday Morning Tour #1 (optional)
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday Morning Tour # 2 (optional)
Scientific Glassblowing Lab and North Chiller Plant tours, available in either order.
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Topical Lecture #1: Kinesiology Session
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm - Bedtime Social Hour in the Dorm - Science Board Games
Thursday, June 22
7:00 am - 8:45 am Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Topical Lecture #2: Food Science Session
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Topical Lecture #3: Computer & Information Science Session
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Catered Dinner & Reception
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm After Dinner Speaker: Paws Program
Friday, June 23
7:00 am - 8:45 am Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Capstone: Grant Writing for Librarians
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Friday Afternoon Field Trip: Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens (optional)
See the Speakers page for more info on our wonderful speakers and their talks.
Information on Wednesday morning tours, the Thursday after-dinner speaker, and Friday field trip is available on the Speakers subpage, Additional Programming.
For a more detailed schedule and info on walking between locations, see the Detailed Schedule & Map page.
Registration is closed.
Enormous thanks go to our sponsors. These institutions allow us to offer a vendor-free event. They not only commit to monetary support but also contribute the time and expertise of their librarians to the Planning Committee. We would not be able to offer the programming we do without both!
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Boston Library Consortium
College of the Holy Cross
NNLM Region 7
Northeastern University
UMass Chan Medical School
University of Connecticut
University of New Hampshire