The talk is over. The action starts now!

NETWORKING CONNECTIONS
A core group of people come together at Super Conference to meet their colleagues. This is one of the pleasures and values of events like this.

How do you network?
But what if you do not already have a "network"? How do you engage 4,500 people and transform 4, or 40, or 400 into your personal support system? Not only newcomers face this challenge, many experienced people have difficulty as well. But this is the place to be.

Networking: the Session
Wednesday evening, we offer a special combined social get-together with real help. The Art of Networking is offered to new members and first-time conference goers to showcase what the experts suggest you do to meet people and to build a life-long enduring network.

Super Conference social events
There are a huge number of social events and they are all free with registration. Also free without registration are the bars, the coffee shops and the clubs. While social events help you have fun and meet people, the whole conference is a networking opportunity if you know what you are looking for and what to do.

A lifetime skill
Networking is not about getting a job but about maintaining your position throughout your life.

THE CAREER CENTRE
Visit the expanded Career Centre which includes one-onone interviews,résumé critiquing and a Mr. Fixit help desk for your questions. There is online access to the job offerings on The Partnership's national job board.

Career Development Day
A “Conference-within-a-Conference” developed for library school students and new professionals just beginning their career lives. Mix and match the “quick sessions” and the regular Super Conference sessions. Visit displays set up by all types of library
institutions – typical of the institutions you may find yourself applying to. Book an individual consultation with one of the library leaders to discuss your personal career path or to have your résumé critiqued.

Mentoring is for Everyone
Interested in mentoring? The mentoring database gives you an easy way to become a mentor or to request a mentor all year round.

The Career Centre Host
We have been fortunate in recent years to have the recurring services of one of North America's most respected and knowledgable career analysts and advisors, Caitlin Williams. Hundreds have sought and profited from her advice and insight. You can, too.

IN RESIDENCE...
Cynthia Nikitin
In residence Thursday morning: Cynthia nikitin is our opening Wednesday evening speaker and has earned a reputation as a persuasive advocate for "placemaking" as an approach to city planning and urban design. Consider the following questions in advance of your meeting; How can Librarians become placemakers? How can Libraries and other civic institutional partners work together to shape the public realm? How can Libraries leverage wide spread public support to foster
institutional growth and economic stability?

Caitlin Williams
In residence Thursday: Caitlin has helped countless Super Conference delegates hone their skills, and be more prepared for their dream job.

Leadership by Design featuring Margaret Andrewes and Randee Loucks
In residence friday: What do you need to know to maximize the full potential of your library and community? This is a great opportunity for public library trustees to find solutions.

Creative Libraries
Throughout the conference: An opportunity for one-on-one with creative experts – dream big for your community!

Make an appointment with either of them through the OLA Career Centre in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Front Street registration lobby.