(The following information comes courtesy of Kristen Desanto.)

Register now! Merge & Converge: Sixteen in ‘16

Registration is open as of Friday, June 17! The Joint Meeting of the Midwest Chapter and the Midcontinental Chapter of the Medical Library Association will be held Friday, October 21 through Monday, October 24. Meeting and registration information can be found at http://midwestmla.org/conference2016/wordpress/. Be sure to check out the list of continuing education classes, which will be held on Saturday, October 22.

While you’re registering for the meeting, don’t forget to book your hotel room. The conference hotel is the Des Moines Marriott, 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. A block of rooms has been reserved for meeting attendees at the rate of $144 per night, single or double. The last day to book at this rate is September 30. Wireless high-speed internet will be available in guest rooms for $1/night. You can find information about room reservations at http://midwestmla.org/conference2016/wordpress/hotel-and-travel/accommodations/.

It’s not too late to submit a paper or poster abstract! The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to July 8. Notifications of acceptance will be made by August 19. More information and abstract submission instructions can be found at http://midwestmla.org/conference2016/wordpress/program/papers-and-posters/.