Those new to SoL or attending a SoL Annual Meeting for the first time were invited to a special welcome and orientation session on Monday afternoon, conducted by SoL's Trustees and other members of the community. Because this is a community meeting rather than a more traditional conference, the orientation session was designed to provide newcomers with an overview of the principles, history, structure, and language of the SoL community. The session included introductions to some of the organizational learning principles, opportunities for networking, and a brief presentation.