24th Colloquy coming up quickly

In just over a week, many of us will convene in Boulder, Colorado for the Colloquy June 11-14.  A few notes:

First, there is still time to register if you haven't already.

The program is set and features a variety of outstanding sessions on creative approaches to services, library structures and practices, "trials by fire," and new developments in data and databases.

We will address the future of the Arctic and Antarctic Regions database as a community during a panel and open discusssion. 

The opening keynote is by Jim White, Director of INSTAAR, ice core expert, and an eminent climatologist playing a major role in our understanding of abrupt climate change.  Our closing speaker is Leilani Henry, daughter of the first African-American to set foot on Antarctica and an inveterate storyteller.

For those coming to Boulder, don't forget to pack:

• Your auction items!
• Sunscreen and a light jacket, just in case.
• Any presentation slides - you can email to library@nsidc.org next week.

We can't wait to say hello at the Icebreaker Sunday evening in the Aspen Leaf Room at the conference hotel from 7:00-8:30 p.m.  Stop by to meet friends, pick up registration packets, and have some light refreshments.

For those unable to make it, participants will add to this blog each day from the Colloquy.  Stay tuned for notes about sessions and takeaway messages.

All the best,
  Shelly, Allaina, and Gloria (your Boulder hosts)