CARA rejoices with Merle Branner! Merle shares the good news that she will be the new Middle School Technology teacher at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee, Illinois starting August 22, 2022.We Wish the students and their teacher a wonderful year of learning and growth.

 

Merle A. Branner, MS, MLIS

MAC is Back in Town

Tavern cut or deep dish -  however you like your pizza - dig into this announcement from the Midwest Archives Conference. Before you know it, MAC will be meeting right here in Chicago so now is the time to be thinking of content to share with your colleagues in archivy. Keep reading for all the details.

 

The Midwest Archives Conference will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting April 13-15 at the Hyatt Centric on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois.  A city long-associated with MAC, Chicago is known for its diverse culture, arts, museums, architecture, business and educational institutions, and….cuisine!

MAC Chicago 2023: Call for Proposals

The Program Committee invites session proposals for the 2023 Annual Meeting touching on the theme "Dig Deep." We're harnessing Chicago's distinction as the birthplace of deep dish pizza to consider layers of archival meaning. Are there times you've had to dig deep to slice up new approaches, deliver creative solutions, or toss around new ideas? What are some of the professional, environmental, social, and cultural ingredients that we've baked into our profession, our collections, our patrons, and ourselves?

The Program Committee encourages submissions from newer professionals and members of underrepresented groups. Membership is not required. Presenters may submit more than one proposal, but may present only one session OR poster.

Looking for more cheesy inspiration? Check out the Call for Proposals website for a list of possible topics. The deadline for submitting proposals is Monday, September 5 at 5pm CDT.

Have an idea for a proposal but no one to present with? Connect with colleagues on the MAC 2023 Brainstorming form!