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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Registration is now open for the SOA fall meeting, “Connecting Treasured Pasts & Bright Futures.” Once again, SOA is partnering with the Ohio Local History Alliance for its annual conference on October 4 & 5 at the Holiday Inn Columbus-Worthington. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The SOA session track will feature two mini-workshops, “Reference Basics for Archivists” and “Archivists and Teachers: A Winning Combination,” both led by Danna C. Bell-Russel. Bell-Russel is an educational outreach specialist at the Library of Congress and president of the Society of American Archivists. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The schedule for SOA sessions on Friday, October 4<sup> </sup>is:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>9:00-9:50 - Reference Basics for Archivists, part 1<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>10:05-10:55 - Reference Basics for Archivists, part 2<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>11:20-12:10 - Archivists and Teachers: A Winning Combination, part 1<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>1:40-2:30 - Archivists and Teachers: A Winning Combination, part 2<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>2:50-3:<b>5</b>0 - Ask An Archivist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Participants will also be able to attend any of the great Alliance sessions on the Friday program, and have the option to attend a full day of sessions on Saturday as well. (Download the full brochure here: <a href="http://www.ohiohistory.org/File%20Library/Local%20History/annual-mtg2013-brochure.pdf">http://www.ohiohistory.org/File Library/Local History/annual-mtg2013-brochure.pdf</a>.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Additional events on Friday include the keynote and lunch and evening reception. The keynote features Larry L. Nelson, BGSU Firelands College, speaking on the War of 1812 in Ohio. The reception, hosted by the Worthington Historical Society, will tour four historic sites where costumed interpreters will share the history of the sites. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be available inside the Old Worthington Rectory.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SOA members can register online until noon on Friday, September 20, 2013 through the Ohio History Store: <a href="http://www.ohiohistorystore.com/2013-Ohio-Local-History-Alliance-Annual-MeetingbrOctober-4-5-2013brHoliday-Inn-Worthington-Ohio-P8816C61.aspx">http://www.ohiohistorystore.com/2013-Ohio-Local-History-Alliance-Annual-MeetingbrOctober-4-5-2013brHoliday-Inn-Worthington-Ohio-P8816C61.aspx</a>. Pre-registration includes the opportunity to sign up for the lunch and keynote address ($19). Mail-in registration will be accepted after September 20, as well as onsite registration, but no guarantee of lunch.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rates are: <o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoTableGrid border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr><td width=319 valign=top style='width:239.4pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>10/4 (Friday) only = $45<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>10/4 – 10/5 – SOA Member = $65<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>10/4 – 10/5 – Non-Member = $85<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>10/5 (Saturday) only = $45<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Students receive a 40% discount with valid ID<o:p></o:p></li></ul></td><td width=319 valign=top style='width:239.4pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>10/4 Lunch and Keynote = $19<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>10/4 Reception – SOA Member = $15<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>10/4 Reception – Non-Member = $18<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A block of rooms has been reserved at the <a href="http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/worthington/cmhwo/hoteldetail">Holiday Inn Columbus-Worthington</a>. Mention OHS to receive the discounted conference room rate of $70, by September 20. Parking is free. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information on hotels, the full meeting schedule, and a printable registration form, please visit the Alliance Annual Meeting page: <a href="http://www.ohiohistory.org/local-history-office/professional-development/alliance-annual-meeting">http://www.ohiohistory.org/local-history-office/professional-development/alliance-annual-meeting</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Questions? Contact Judy Wiener, at <a href="mailto:judith.wiener@osumc.edu">judith.wiener@osumc.edu</a> or 614-292-9273 or Jillian Carney, at <a href="mailto:jcarney@ohiohistory.org">jcarney@ohiohistory.org</a> or 614-297-2578. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jillian Carney<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jillian Carney<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Manager, Digital Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio Historical Society<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>800 E. 17th Ave.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbus, OH 43211<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>614-297-2578 - phone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>614-297-2546 - fax<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:jcarney@ohiohistory.org"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue'>jcarney@ohiohistory.org</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>