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> National Library Week

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> America Reads

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Anna Maria Watkin attended the 11th national ACRL conference, "Learning to Make a Difference," in Charlotte, NC.  Sessions included Issues of Copyright and Intellectual Property, USA Patriot Act, The Role of the Academic Library in the Higher Education Environment, and Teaching Information Literacy Skills.  She also participated in the annual NILRC retreat at Allerton Park.

Cliff Bishop attended Parkland College's 2003 Leadership Development Seminar at Eagle Creek Resort and Conference Center.

Lori Sprague, Rena Moore, and Nancy Bode attended "On the Front Lines" conference sponsored by the Illinois State Library.  The day included sessions on customer service, copyright, disruptive patrons, and interlibrary loan.

Mary Manley and Frances Drone-Silvers attended the QuestionPoint Pilot Training Session at Edwardsville Public Library.

Raeann Dossett attended the 2003 National LOEX Conference, "Reflective Teaching: A Bridge to Learning," in Madison, WI.

Anna Maria Watkin, Raeann Dossett, Cliff Bishop, Nancy Bode, and Rena Moore attended a NILRC-sponsored workshop, "Navigating Through the Prevailing Winds of the 3C's" at Moraine Valley Community College.

Rena Moore and Virginia Stout attended a workshop, "Repairing and Maintaining Audiovisual Materials," at Lincoln Trail Libraries System.

Macbeth, was presented in Meadowbrook Park by Lady Chamberlain's Women and the Urbana Park District.  This all-female cast version of Shakespeare'e classic included Raeann Dossett in the role of Duncan, King of Scotland, and Anna Maria Watkin providing backstage coordination.