The Charleston Conference is excited to open the Call for Preconference proposals today. Our submission deadline is Friday, May 14. The 2021 conference will be a hybrid event, with the opportunity for both virtual and in-person attendance. See the guidelines below for...
2019 Up & Comer Call for Nominations Now Open!
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2019 Fast Pitch Competition: Call for Proposals and Nominations Now Open!
The Charleston Conference is pleased to announce that proposals and nominations are now being accepted now through September 16 for the 2019 Fast Pitch Competition. Goal: Fast Pitch encourages proposals for ideas on improving or transforming the work environment at a...
2019 Conference Registration Now Open
2019 Charleston Conference Registration Now Open The Charleston Conference is pleased to announce that registration for our 2019 event is now open! Take advantage of early bird pricing by registering at the link below prior to September 13. Register now! Confirmed...
2019 Call for Papers Now Open
Submit your proposal now for the 39th Annual Charleston ConferenceNovember 4 - 8, 2019"The time has come... to talk of many things!" Do you have ideas, challenges, solutions, or information to share? We’re seeking proposals on topics related to collection...
Charleston Trendspotting Initiative: An SSP Pre-Meeting Seminar
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