Today was another full day at the conference - great stuff, good stuff and some not quite as good but there was always something to take away from each presentation!
Tonight was the Dead & Emerging Technologies Talk - it wasn't at last year's conference but I'm glad it's back! It's always interesting to hear what the "professionals" think is dead/dying/alive - and, while it's always funny, there's a very serious thread running through each person's talk.
Libraries aren't dead unless Librarians say they are - I say they aren't (even though I'm not a librarian!!)
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Computers in Libraries 2009
It's spring and time for Computers in Libraries. Once again it's in Arlington and I'm leaving Virginia Beach on Sunday with two colleagues. This conference is one of the first I ever attended and it's gotten better each year. I'm looking forward to the sessions and, honestly, to being away from work for a little while!
I do like my job - but trying to do two jobs (since the manager retired in December) has meant that I really haven't done either one particularly well (at least in my mind!). I've doubled the number of meetings I'm attending (ouch!) and never seem to have any time to do anything except put out fires! Anyway, after I get back from the conference a new manager will be taking the reigns and I can, happily, go back to MY job!
But for now - it's on to Arlington and fun!
I do like my job - but trying to do two jobs (since the manager retired in December) has meant that I really haven't done either one particularly well (at least in my mind!). I've doubled the number of meetings I'm attending (ouch!) and never seem to have any time to do anything except put out fires! Anyway, after I get back from the conference a new manager will be taking the reigns and I can, happily, go back to MY job!
But for now - it's on to Arlington and fun!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Last Week
I had a great time in Arlington at Computers in Libraries but I wasn't able to accomplish all I hoped. I don't want to whine (you know there's a but coming!) but I don't know how to say that this stupid cast was annoying, somewhat painful and kept me from totally enjoying (and blogging) about CIL without whining!
I was with some terrific co-workers - some newly met! - and saw some great presentations - me and my "little (green) friend"! It's difficult to always have to really think about what to order for meals - I REALLY didn't want to have to ask anyone to cut up anything!
My room was terrific - very comfortable and the wi-fi was great although I wasn't connected to the hotel's wi-fi!! One benefit for me was the train that ran behind the hotel next to National airport - the train whistles were very reminiscent of my Grandma's house!
The Second Annual Youtubey awards were great too and I'm hopeful that not only Virginia Beach but Oceanfront will have entries in next year's contest!
I plan to have more on specific sessions and ideas for us later!
I was with some terrific co-workers - some newly met! - and saw some great presentations - me and my "little (green) friend"! It's difficult to always have to really think about what to order for meals - I REALLY didn't want to have to ask anyone to cut up anything!
My room was terrific - very comfortable and the wi-fi was great although I wasn't connected to the hotel's wi-fi!! One benefit for me was the train that ran behind the hotel next to National airport - the train whistles were very reminiscent of my Grandma's house!
The Second Annual Youtubey awards were great too and I'm hopeful that not only Virginia Beach but Oceanfront will have entries in next year's contest!
I plan to have more on specific sessions and ideas for us later!
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