Annual Meeting 2020 cabinets. The refurbished and enlarged Herbarium building was re-opened in March 2006. The RBGE Library is Scotland's national collection of botanical and horticultural literature with more than 70,000 books, large collections of original artworks, manuscripts and other archival materials dating back to the 15th century. While the RBGE Herbarium and Library contain many historical objects, they are very much working collections. They provide a unique research facility that is used both by scientists based at the Garden and by researchers from around the world in exploring, explaining and conserving the world of plants. Specimen Spotlight We are looking for short, lightning-round type talks on one special specimen in your collection, something that has an amazing story to tell. Why is that specimen your favorite or critical to science or education? What makes it important? This is a new idea so please be creative and if you have an idea, try it. Feel free to email me any questions you might have. Please consider giving one of these presentations and a regular abstract. If you have never given an abstract or if this is your first SPNHC meeting, consider giving a specimen short as a great way to introduce yourself to SPNHC. Talks will be limited to 5 minutes and just 1 slide. The audio will be recorded and broadcast to the Field Museum's Science Hub so the general public can be included in our meeting and learn about SPNHC and the importance of collections. Key Dates Call for Symposia and Workshops Open June 2019 Symposia and Workshops Submission Deadline: 27 September 2019 Notification for Symposia and Workshops: 11 October 2019 Abstract Submission Open: 28 October 2019 Registration Open: 28 October 2019 Abstract Submission Deadline: 14 Feb 2020 Abstract Notification: 27 March 2020 Early Registration Deadline: 10 April 2020 20 * SPNHC Connectionhttp://www.spnhc.org