Category Archives: Morris Seminar

I remember first hearing about the Bill Morris Seminar from a very active colleague in ALSC, but I was just a little bit too late to even be considered for the first seminar as all the participants had been selected … Continue reading →

I never met Bill Morris, though many of his stories have found their way to me. The stories people tell about Bill Morris are so engaging–so powerful–that they often leave me wishing I could have known him too. And sometimes … Continue reading →

I was so excited when I heard that ALSC was going to host the first Bill Morris Seminar.  I couldn’t wait to apply.  The thought of spending time learning about evaluating library materials with people from all over the country … Continue reading →

Don’t hesitate—start working on that Morris Seminar application right now (or as soon as you finish reading the ALSC blog). When I read the announcement about the inaugural seminar two years ago I knew immediately that I wanted to take … Continue reading →

The Morris Seminar remains one of the highlights of my professional career. When I received a phone call from ALSC in the fall of 2007 telling me that I had been selected for the 2008 Morris Seminar, I jumped around … Continue reading →

I first met Bill Morris more than 15 years ago at one of his famous conference cocktail parties. Dick Abrahamson wrangled an invitation for me with the warning that I’d better be there because Bill never forgot a face or … Continue reading →

On July 9th, 2009, I boarded a plane from Austin to Chicago to meet with the 2010 Newbery Committee to discuss books for the first time as a committee. The reality of this new experience, which had seemed somewhat imaginary … Continue reading →