Today was the first full day of the #ALAAC25 conference, and I was grateful for a little extra sleep before jumping into the excitement. I headed to the convention center, thank goodness for the shuttle bus. It was right across the street from my hotel, and I couldn’t miss it thanks to the group of librarians gathered at the stop. We may not wear uniforms, but we always find each other. The irony of the “shushing librarian” stereotype. Whenever we get together it is just never really silent. We are strangers for a few minutes and then it’s as if we have known each other forever. So refreshing.
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Registration #ALAAC24 and a Nice Surprise
Adjusting to the time difference between New York and San Diego has been a bit of an adventure. I keep forgetting to call my family to let them know things are okay. When I look at my watch and see 8:00 pm and then reach for my phone I realize it is 11:00 in NY, I promise to call first thing in the morning. The time change is kind of cool though. Waking up 7:00 in the morning San Diego time when your body thinks it is 10 is just heavenly.
Institute Early Bird Registration Deadline is June 30
If you’re an ALSC member and planning on registering for the 2014 ALSC National Institute in Oakland, Calif., now is the time! Early bird registration for members ends Monday, June 30. Members can save up $35 on the cost of registration with the early bird pricing. All special events are included in the cost of registration. On Thursday, Sept. 18, Steve Sheinkin will deliver the opening session. Other confirmed special events include a Breakfast for Bill program with Tim Federle, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Rita Williams-Garcia and Gene Luen Yang, facilitated by Jamie Campbell Naidoo. Andrea Davis Pinkney will deliver the Closing General Session on Saturday, Sept. 20. The Institute also offers a wide variety of education programs. All of the programs fall within the theme of the conference: Expanding Our Worlds, Creating Community. Programs will repeat throughout the Institute so that participants have the opportunity to attend eight programs in…