Join the Maryland
Chapter of the SLA on Thursday, March 19th at the National Cryptologic Museum for an enlightening tour and networking buffet
from 5:30 – 8 PM.
Take
advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the world of secret codes
while mingling with your friends and colleagues in our diverse community of
information professionals.
Museum
Curator Patrick Weadon will guide us on an instructive tour at 6 PM through the secret
world of codes and ciphers, while we enjoy mini-sandwiches, hors d’oeuvres,
light desserts, and a cash bar. Museum Librarian Rene Stein will be on
hand to greet us and show us the Library.
Highlights
of the tour
will include exhibits featuring the Native American Code Talkers, WWII German
and Japanese code machines for the encryption and decryption of secret messages,
and cryptology during the Cold War.
After the
initial guided tour, Curator
Weadon will be on hand to answer any questions and offer an
optional second tour for late-comers. Participants
are also encouraged to discover the museum on their own while they enjoy their
wine and hors d’oeuvres. The Museum Gift Shop will remain open until 6:30 PM.
When:
Thursday,
March 19 (5:30 PM. - 8:00 PM.)
Where:
The National Cryptologic Museum, Ft. Meade, MD (map & directions)
Tickets:
- $25.00
SLA members (rate is extended to members of: ALA, MLA, AALL, ASIST, AIIP,
ARMA and Maryland Library Assoc.)
- $15.00
LIS students and retired SLA members
- $30.00
Non-members (guests are welcome!)
Registration: PayPal/credit cards and checks are accepted. Register now using our electronic form.
Registration closes Monday, March 16.
Seán Henry
President-Elect & Program Chair
Maryland Chapter of SLA
shenry@frostburg.edu
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