Breakout Session Descriptions and Speakers
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Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, March 16
10:00 am 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 12:45 - 1:45 pm 2:00 - 3:00 pm 3:00 - 3:15 pm 3:15 - 4:15 pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Help Desk Opens Luncheon with Celia Perez Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions Snack Break Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions Dinner on your own Evening Reception with Sponsors |
Friday, March 17
8:00 am 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 9:00 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:15 am 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 12:30 - 1:30 pm 1:45 - 3:00 pm |
Help Desk Opens Sponsor Tables Keynote Workshop with Ann Torralba Breakout Sessions Lunch Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions |
Lunch is included in each day's registration.
Thursday, March 16
Plated Luncheon Menu*:
Waldorf Salad
Mixed Greens, Green Apples, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Raisins, Candied Pecans, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Tuscan Chicken
Lightly Breaded, Sautéed Chicken with Goat Cheese, Sundried Tomato Béchamel Sauce & Prosciutto
Vegan/Vegetarian
Zucchini, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Beans & Rice
Dessert
Key Lime Pie
Drinks
Assorted Pepsi Soft Drinks, Coffee, Iced Tea, and Water Service
*If you have indicated dietary restrictions on your registration, please pick up your meal ticket at the help desk upon arrival.
Friday, March 17
Italian Market Buffet Luncheon Menu:
• Caesar Salad
• Caprese Salad
• Baked Chicken Alfredo
• Beef Strip Loin with Mushrooms
• Marinated Grilled Vegetables
• Lemon Berry Mascarpone
• Assorted Pepsi Soft Drinks
• Coffee, Iced Tea, Water Service
Breakout Session Descriptions and Speakers
IYSI Planning Committee
Co-Chairs
Susan Farnum, Forest Park Public Library
Alice Kuhn, Hinsdale Public Library
Members
Jen Abler, Oak Lawn Public Library
Jess Alexander, Morton Grove Public Library
Lisa Barefield, Wheaton Public Library
Sara Bell, Dunlap School District
Lyndsey Carney, Normal Public Library
Kathy Dejnowski, Thornton Public Library
Stuart Griner, Chicago Public Library
Lindsey Herron, Wood River Public Library
Tiffany Lewis, Eisenhower Public Library
Ellen Popit, Illinois Heartland Library System
Margae Schmidt, Reaching Across Illinois Libraries System
Staff Liaison
Kristin Pekoll, ILA Conference and Continuing Education Manager
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