This is my first time missing Midwinter in a few years and let’s just say I’m feeling a little left out and #alaleftbehind! I’m not letting the lack of conference attendance bring me down for and am seeing how much of #Alamw20 I can experience from afar. So please join me in my adventures of blogging and experiencing #alamw20 from my desk in Naperville, my bed etc. etc. etc.
If you know any good users to follow on Twitter, livestreams or information about what’s happening- please leave a comment here!
This is what I have so far!
Live Streams
The I Love My Librarian Award Ceremony will be held on Facebook livestream Saturday, January 25, 3:00- 4:30 p.m. EST.
The United for Libraries Institute; Trustees, Friends and Foundations, will be livestreamed Sat. 1-4 p.m.!
Springshare is live streaming ALL of their guest speakers. They don’t mess around!
Of course the webcast of the YMA’s on Monday morning is the highlight of children’s librarians lives! (The most exciting power point ever)
Hashtags to Follow
#alaleftbehind This one is pretty self explanatory.
#alscleftbehind I mean, I may be the only person using this hashtag… but…
#alamw20 #alamw2020
#critlib Looks at social justice and librarianship with a critical eye.
Learn about #literaryphiladelphia by the numbers.
View the Scheduler
You can see what is happening and who is presenting without registering.
Participate in the YMA’s pajama party!! And win PRIZES!
they say you can’t wear pajamas in public… but
Have fun with Emily’s “I’m pretending to be at Midwinter” icebreakers (answer in the comments)
What is your favorite or least favorite aspect of conferences?
Do you like putting ribbons on your badge? Why or why not? And what is your “dream ribbon?” (I may have heard rumors of a Baby Yoda ribbon and am waiting for a picture)
What book do you think is going to win the Newbery/ Caldecott/ CSK/ Sibert etc. etc. this year??
Leave comments, send me ideas. I’m just happy to have another excuse to still drink a large amount of coffee this weekend as I’m #alaleftbehind