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Unlock new skills and insights at the Enhancing Quality Staff (EQS) Symposium on May 30th at the University of Minnesota! Dive into a diverse range of topics from generative AI to container gardening, and hear from keynote speaker Karen Diver on building respectful relationships with Native American communities. Whether you’re a library professional or a library student, don’t miss this chance to grow professionally and personally. Register by May 20th—free for University employees!
Are you interested in learning about generative AI, digital accessibility in libraries, or container gardening? Consider registering for this year’s Enhancing Quality Staff (EQS) Symposium, taking place May 30th at the Humphrey Conference Center on the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus!
EQS offers a platform for library paraprofessionals and support staff to learn about various professional and personal development topics from distinguished guests. This year’s featured keynote speaker will be Karen Diver, Senior Advisor to the President for Native American Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Karen will speak on “Native American Tribes and Indigenous Peoples: How Can Libraries Build Respectful Relationships.”
We are also excited to announce this year’s presentation topics:
- AFSCME Library Workers, presented by Nicole Masika and Maddy Flisk
- All about Minitex, Minnesota’s State-Funded Library Consortium, presented by Zach Miller
- Apple Breeding at the University of Minnesota, presented by David Bedford
- Art and the Business Library: Using Business Reference Principles to Start a Small Pottery Studio, presented by Alison Nelson Chabot
- The Art of Observation: A Hands-on Exploration of Botanical Art, presented by Alyssa Gregory
- Book History 101, presented by Anna Opryszko
- Container Gardening, presented by Bill Pederson
- Creative Assemblage: Junk Journals and Collage, presented by Greta Bahnemann
- Digital Accessibility in Libraries, presented by Amy Drayer
- And more!
The symposium will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome and keynote presentations, followed by breakout sessions. Attendees choose between 20-plus sessions throughout the day. A box lunch and refreshments will be provided. The symposium will conclude at 4:00 p.m.
Registration is free for University of Minnesota employees, $80 for attendees outside the University of Minnesota, and $30 for students. Registration closes on May 20.
Register for EQS now!
EQS is brought to you by the University of Minnesota Libraries and Minitex.
