*apologies for cross-posting* Dear Colleagues, I am forwarding this announcement as some of you (in Melbourne or travelling to Melbourne) might be interested to attend this fabulous event. Cheers, Irma CALYX <https://calyx.net.au/> *Heritage and Hobnobbing at the Athenaeum* <https://www.trybooking.com/370704> *We are excited to announce our two guest speakers who will talk about the past and the future.* *Pam Baragwanath* Pam is a former teacher-librarian and knows a lot about Mechanics Institute libraries. As Pam says” They were right there from the beginning of settlement with the first institute, The Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute and School of Arts established in 1839 and later renamed The Melbourne Athenaeum”. Come along to hear more about the role Mechanic’s institute libraries played as agents of social change and how the Athenaeum Library became the progenitor of 1,000 such libraries across Victoria. *Christine Mackenzie * *President Elect International Federation of Library Associations* Former YPRL Regional Library CEO and Public Libraries Victoria Executive Officer, Christine Mackenzie was announced as president elect of IFLA late last year. Since then she has been busy travelling the world meeting fascinating people in fabulous countries and visiting beautiful libraries. Christine will tell us about her travels and the future vision for libraries across the world. *Canapés, bubbles, wine, beer and soft drinks all included in one low price of $59 per head.* *(Vegetarian, vegan and GF all available)* *Bookings close 30 May, so book here now!* <https://www.trybooking.com/370704> *This event is open to everyone associated with the GLAM industry, students, staff, suppliers, friends and funders.* *Time*:*5.30 to 8.00pm* *Date: Friday 22 June 2018* *Cost: $59.00 per head* *Location: Athenaeum Library 188 Collins Street, Melbourne* *Tel: **(03) 9650 3100*