IASL 2022 Opening Ceremony

The IASL 2022 Opening Ceremony, held Tuesday, July 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, kicks off the main conference at the University Conference Center, UofSC Campus. The Parade of Flags, a boisterous IASL tradition, welcomes attendees from over 40+ countries with warm greetings from local, state, and national dignitaries. The celebration of IASL award winners will be enhanced by performances by the Dudley High School Marching Band of Thunder and the John Davidson Fine Arts Magnet High School Davidson Chorale. 

Musical Entertainment

Under the direction of Roger D. Jackson, Jr., The Marching Band of Thunder (MBOT) of The Great James Benson Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina is an extra-ordinary show style marching band that aims for “Excellence through Commitment and Dedication.” Sharp in appearance and eye catching with dynamic moves and horn flashes, the MBOT is frequently invited to perform at venues in New York, Paris, Washington, DC, and  Atlanta, Georgia. Its most recent award was presented at the 2021 Principal of the Year Awards Ceremony. The group's performance is sponsored by the University of North Carolina-Greensboro Department of Library and Information Science and Music Academy Success, Inc. 

 The Davidson Chorale is the elite, auditioned choral ensemble, from Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, Georgia. Throughout its rich history, the group has been invited to perform at numerous conferences and events, including headlining the American Choral Directors Association conference and global venues such as Christ Church, Dublin, Ebenezer Baptist Church, St. Thomaskirche, La Sagrada Familia, and Lincoln Center. Under the direction of Mr. Phillip Streetman, the Davidson Choral was featured on National Public Radio’s From the Top Juneteenth special episode, hosted by Kevin Olusola from The Pentatonix. The group's performance is sponsored by University of West Georgia College of Education.

IASL 2022 Welcome Dinner On-The-Grounds

Barringer House Gardens on the University of South Carolina Campus

The IASL 2022 Welcome Dinner-On-The-Grounds, held on Tuesday, July 12, from 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm, will be hosted at the Barringer House Gardens, UofSC Campus. The Barringer House is one of four partner sites, and the only North American partner site of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. It holds a permanent exhibition of quotes, photos, videos, and original artifacts to represent the experience of Anne Frank’s family as they hid behind her father’s business in Nazi German-occupied Amsterdam for two years. During the outdoor event, attendees will be able to explore the exhibition in small, guided groups.

The Boomtown Trio: Kristen Harris, Kelley McLachlan and Craig Butterfield

Musical Entertainment

Enjoy delicious southern fare and drinks, reconnect with colleagues and friends, and relax to the evening's outdoor background concert by The Boomtown Trio. The Boomtown Trio have a big sound fueled by bigger energy. A rare and wonderful Southern Gothic combination of chamber music and folk music, The Boomtown Trio proves themselves a rare and delightful musical experience. Sponsored by the UofSC College of Information and Communications.

IASL 2022 Gala Dinner, Auction, and Concert

The IASL 2022 Gala Dinner, Auction, and Concert, held on Thursday, July 14 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm will be hosted at the newly remodeled University of South Carolina Alumnae Center. Join us for a beautifully plated dinner and a gorgeous concert inspired by the American Songbook. The IASL Gala Auction is your opportunity to support IASL awards for excellence in school library research and the Books for Children grant. Auction items from around the world are displayed during the conference, and you can bid on the chance to take home a gift! Small items are pay-and-take now, others will be on the Silent Auction tables for written bids each conference day, and the most interesting gifts will be auctioned live at the Gala Dinner.

Musical Entertainment

The Cecilia Ensemble at Sacred Heart Performing Arts Center

The Cecilia Ensemble has established a reputation as a leading choral ensemble dedicated to historically informed performances. In 2015, TCE was in residence at the Moscow State Conservatory, performing in concert series throughout Moscow, Russia. Other appearances include the Piccolo Spoleto Music Festival, the Westobou Music Festival, and the American Choral Directors Association. Under the artistic direction of Dr. Joel Scraper, TCE showcases 14 professional singers from all over the United States, including UofSC School of Music alumnae Erik Pottigier and Isaac Washington Holmes, UofSC School of Information Science alum Elizabeth Lee, and UofSC faculty Dr. Lucy Santos Green.

Bring Your Donated Item to Auction

Please bring a gift item from your local area, as you would when visiting a faraway friend. Good choices are easy to fit in a suitcase – decorative items, scarves, food or drink, items with book or library themes. No clothes, please. Because auctions aren’t a marketplace, the winning bid for a gift you donated may not be as much as you paid for it, so please don’t be disappointed – the winner will be happy to take it home and share your culture and kindness with their family and friends!