This blog post provides a pictorial overview of the 13 field trips organized by the Mortenson Center for their 2024 Cohort associates over the past two weeks (June 03-14, 2024).
Field trips are crucial for librarians as they offer firsthand exposure to innovative practices and technologies. These experiences inspire creative solutions and provide insights into diverse library operations and services, enhancing professional development and enriching understanding of evolving library landscapes. Additionally, they foster networking among professionals, sparking collaboration and idea exchange.
Join me on a pictorial tour!
1st Day, June 03, 2024 Tour of Campus to Green Street/ Minerva Statue


3rd Day, June 05, 2024 Oak Street Library Facility

3rd Day, June 05, 2024 Conservation Lab


4th Day, June 06, 2024 Grainger Engineering & Information Center (GELIC) & IDEA Lab



4th Day, June 06, 2024 Urbana Free Public Library




4th Day, June 06, 2024 Main Library, UIUC




8th Day , June 10, 2024 Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning



9th Day, June 11, 2024 Sousa Music Archives



10th Day, June 12, 2024 Altrusa Dinner


11th Day, June 13, 2024 ALA Headquarters, Chicago





11th Day, June 13, 2024 The University of Chicago, Chicago



12th Day, June 14, 2024 AMP Marketing

12th Day, June 14, 2024 Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Branch



The field trips have been a remarkable journey into the forefront of library innovation. Through these experiences, participants have gained invaluable insights, fostering new ideas and collaborations that will undoubtedly help them in initiating innovative services in their libraries. Thank you for joining me on this path of learning.