Kathy Burns, Southern State Community College

SSIG sponsored Library Informatics: A New Undergraduate Degree for Support Staff. Leslie Hammann, from Northern Kentucky University was the presenter. Ms. Hammann presented to a well attended audience, eager to learn about the program.

SSIG introduced the new improved SSIG. We are offering more than just workshops. SSIG kicked off our mentor program at the 2009 Conference. If you would like to sign up to be a mentor or want to be mentored please feel free to send an email to SSIG1alao@gmail.com.

SSIG Awards given at the ALAO Conference were the following:
Award of Excellence to Rick Mason, Capital University. Mr. Mason has accomplished many great things for the support staff community. He presented for the support staff at an ALA conference, as well as developed many presentations for support staff.

Award of Appreciation to Mary Ayres, Southern State Community College, she has encouraged her staff to join and participate in various Support Staff activities and groups.

SSIG wants to thank both for all their support and congratulations.