2018 PSLA Conference
a summary by Mary Schwander
May 3 - May 5, 2018
Thank you for sending me to the 2018 PSLA Conference! In addition to the informative workshop sessions which I attended, below are some of the highlights of my experience this year.
Presidential Reception
Thursday, May 3, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
As a PSLA Board Director, I attended this reception which included members of the Governor's Advisory Council on Library Development and author, Jordan Sonnenblick .
Swearing-In
Thursday, May 3, 7:15pm
I was sworn into my second term as a PSLA Board Director.
(Note my "what have I gotten myself into?" look.
PSLA Awards Breakfast
Friday, May 4, 7:15am - 9:00am
Rep. Mark Longietti was awarded the Presidential Award for his support of school libraries and for co-sponsoring HB 740, which seeks to put a certified school librarian in every school.
PA eBook Consortium
Friday, May 4, 11:30am - 12:30pm
As the coordinator, I presented the PA eBook Consortium program.
PA Secretary of Education
Friday, May 4, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Advisory Council Luncheon with Pedro Rivera.