Please take a minute today to visit the Maine Libraries Conference website to take advantage of the Early Bird registration special which needs to be received by September 30, 2008.

In addition to the wonderful programs lined up, this will be a perfect opportunity to say good-bye to retiring State Librarian Gary Nichols.  What were you doing 38 years ago when Gary became the Maine State Librarian?? 

Have you checked the latest programs and events added to the conference website? Some of the topic areas:

• Collection
• Marketing
• Technology
• Youth
• Health and Leisure-for your mental and physical well-being

View a list of speakers and their topic under “Schedule”, organized by category – with a topic description, about the speaker and a photo when available. To quote Peggy Becksvoort,conference co-chair:  “If you don’t go, you will be missed!”