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An interview with Special Libraries Association (SLA) member, Sarah Shujah is presented. When asked about what inspired her to write her paper on Library Hackfest she said that the topic would help in computer science, engineering librarians, and integration of information literacy. Shujah spoke about her interest in libraries from childhood and how she realized her long term goal of becoming a librarian. She discussed about her plans for 2015 and her interests in information literacy.

The article offers information on the Engineering Festival (E-fest) program of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) which features more than 500 students to the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in March 2017. It mentions student competitions held during E-Fest West included the Student Design Competition and the ASME Old Guard competitions, plus an informal team-building competition with CDs, cardboard and rubber bands as core components.

The aticle discusses COVID-19 has introduced a number of hardships on bulk material handlers, including limiting options for critical training to improve conveyor safety and productivity. Topics include the views of Todd Swinderman, Chief Execuitive Officier Emeritus of Martin Engineering, on industry; and upon completion, attendees have eligible to receive either Professional Development Unit or Continuing Education Unit credits.

The article reflects on the changes in the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry since the 1960s. Topics covered include the use of drafting paper to design plastic templates and lay out sheet metal and pipe design. Also mentioned is the importance of technological advancements to seamlessly integrate design with operation, construction and maintenance of HVAC systems.

The article discusses papers published within the issue, including an article by Matthew Franchek on the technologies used in subsea engineering, another by Egidio Marotta on a design process that uses predictive tools for the design of undersea components and one by Phaneendra Kondapi on engineering solutions for flow assurance.