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Law Librarianship Reunion

Name: Law Librarianship Reunion
Start: 2024-07-22T00:00:00-07:00
Location: Randolph Tavern

Monday, July 22, 2024 | 6 - 8 PM

Randolph Tavern
188 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

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Join the iSchool and other Law Librarianship alums for an evening reception following the third day of the AALL Conference.

More details and registration information to come!

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