New Members’ Mixer
Tuesday, June 21 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Biltmore
Sponsored by: Atlas Systems
A New Members’ Mixer will be held celebrating new attendees. All are welcome to get to know new members and enjoy each other’s company. Make sure to include this event in your registration! The ticket price includes appetizers and wine/beer.
Booksellers’ Showcase & Welcome Reception
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 21-22 | Reception 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday | Biltmore
Sponsored by: Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America, Liber Antiquus, Early Printed Books & Manuscripts
The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) is presenting a Booksellers’ Showcase on Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday. The showcase will feature approximately 40 ABAA member exhibitors. It will be begin with a welcome reception Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and continue on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We encourage you to visit the showcase and enjoy meeting booksellers, catching up with colleagues, and browsing books.
Optional Wednesday Box Lunch
Wednesday, June 22 | 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Biltmore
RBMS offers box lunches at the Biltmore to make life easy at this secluded resort property. On Wednesday choose from Turkey Baguette, Greek Salad Wrap with Vegetables and Feta or Ham & Swiss on Cuban Roll. Add to your registration for $18. Order in advance only, not available on site.
New Members’ Box Lunch
Wednesday, June 22 | 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Biltmore
New to the Section? Been away from the conference for a while? Get to know fellow RBMS members over a lunch. Join members from our Executive Board, committees, and other active RBMS members for an informal lunch. We’ll chat about our experiences with the Section and explore ways that you can become more involved in the community. Requires box lunch as above. Add to your registration for $18. Order in advance only, not available on site.
Restaurant Night
Wednesday, June 22 | Various evening reservation times
Restaurant Night is an RBMS tradition. Small groups of conference participants can get to know one another while visiting some of the best restaurants in the area. Everyone will be responsible for the cost of his or her own meal, and there will be several restaurants with a range of prices to choose from. Sign-up sheets will be available at the Registration desk onsite on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursday Salad Buffet Lunch
Wednesday, June 22 | 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Biltmore
Build the salad of your dreams with crisp iceberg & romaine, avocado, vine ripe tomato wedges, crispy bacon, blue cheese crumbles, hard boiled eggs, cheddar cheese, red onions, assorted marinated olives, blue cheese, ranch, Italian & balsamic vinaigrette dressings, grilled and chilled sliced chicken, avocado, heirloom tomato, coriander yogurt dressing, fruit tarts and bakery fresh chocolate glazed fudge-pecan brownies. Add to your registration for $24. Order in advance only, not available on site.
University of Miami Libraries Reception
Sponsored by: University of Miami Libraries, University of Florida, George A. Smathers Library
Thursday, June 23 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | UM Shalala Student Center
Information coming soon…
Friday Box Lunch
Friday, June 24 | 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Biltmore
RBMS offers box lunches at the Biltmore to make life easy at this secluded resort property. Grab and go (on to the ALA bus to Orlando or wherever else you may be headed)! On Friday choose from Turkey Wrap Veg & Hummus, Mojo Chicken Wrap or Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Wrap. Add to your registration for $18. Order in advance only, not available on site.