Almost 3 years ago I gave up checking bag and started traveling with only a carry on. I was tired of paying the extra baggage fees, waiting for my bag at the carousel, and it felt like a challenge. After a few trips I got used to it and I never looked back! I don’t even have one of those fancy new carry-ons with the … Continue reading Conference & Travel Packing & Survival Tips
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lassec/4309161412/player/ Unfortunately I won’t be in Philly but I’ve updated my suggestions for those who are going. First, I don’t check a bag when I travel, I haven’t for years, so many of my suggestions are based on maximizing the space I do have. I usually still manage to bring several pairs of shoes though I stick to comfortable ones for big conferences like ALA. … Continue reading Tips, Must Haves, and Where to Eat and Drink for #alamw14
About two years ago I gave up on lugging around a big checked bag and started traveling with only a carry on. I was tired of paying the extra baggage fees, waiting for my bag at the carousel, and to be honest, I liked the challenge. The first few trips were nerve racking but after I got used to it I never looked back! I … Continue reading Updated ALA Survival Tips and Packing Suggestions for #ALA2013
I am delighted to endorse my friend and colleague Courtney Young for ALA president. I have had the honor to serve on Council with Courtney and observe her tireless work in support of all libraries and library staff. I have watched her demonstrate leadership not just in an official capacity through such efforts as service on the Executive Board and as President of the New … Continue reading Vote Courtney Young for ALA President
Let me state here, for the record, I have no objection to reducing the number of councilors at-large or the number of division and chapter councilors if evidence can be provided as to how those reductions would benefit council or the membership. Some background info: I am an ALA Councilor at Large. Sean Reinhart is the California chapter councilor. He feels we have too many at-large members … Continue reading On the Reduction of ALA Councilors-at-Large
I won’t be speaking at ALA instead I’ll be spending much of my time in meetings. I thought I would share sessions of note on digital literacy and ebook issues that readers might be interested in. Unfortunately I won’t be able to be at all these as they often conflict with my commitments. But if you are interested in ebooks or digital literacy issues take note! 🙂 … Continue reading Digital Literacy and eBook Sessions of Note at #ALA12
Packing list About a year ago I started trying to travel with only a carry on. I was tired of paying the extra baggage fees, waiting for my bag at the end of the trip and lugging around a heavy bag. So far I have been success for all library conferences. I don’t even have one of those fancy new carry-ons with the spinning wheels … Continue reading ALA Survival Tips and Packing Suggestions #ala12
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