Science Boot Camp for Librarians is coming to Canada!  … and while we are still busy sorting all the details and adding them to the website, we want to make sure you block these dates off in your calendar so …

Save the dates!  2014 June 4-6

Save the website!  http://libguides.uleth.ca/TrueNorth2014

… and plan to attend the first Canadian-based True North Science Boot Camp for librarians to take place at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Wednesday June 4 to Friday June 6, 2014.   Started in Massachusetts and spreading throughout the USA, science boot camps for librarians are immersive 2.5 day events featuring educational presentations delivered by scientists.

Topics we are working on:  Arctic science, medical imaging, food studies, environmental science, not to mention the evening activities to facilitate getting to know each other.

Who’s this for?  Librarians involved in supporting research in the sciences or technology although anybody with an interest in science research is welcome.

What’s the cost?  $295CAD includes the camp plus 2 nights (dorm) accommodations with breakfast, lunch, breaks, and our official Boot Camp Dinner; $150 for commuters includes the camp plus lunch, breaks, and our official Boot Camp dinner.