Mark your calendars! As part of the ongoing ALA Salon series, which gives members a chance to speak with ALA leaders on specific topics, ALA President Jim Rettig will be talking about gaming connections on Friday December 19 from 2-3PM EST.The sessions use OPAL software, and are hosted by Tom Peters of TAP Information Services. Following Tom’s interview with Jim, participants will be invited to ask questions about the topic at hand. To join the discussion, log onto OPAL and follow the instructions for entering the meeting space. Click here for detailed instructions. Participants are encouraged to sign in 15 minutes prior to the start of the salon for a quick tour of OPAL. For more information, visit Jim’s webpage about the Online Salons. EDIT: The session will also feature guest Dr. Scott Nicholson, from the University of Syracuse Game Lab!