Bobbi L. Newman
After seeing a couple of tweets of an older version of this from 2013, I decided it's time to update my 2014 post. I travel quite a bit for work now, and I've picked up some new items and refined older practices. I put NEW next to new items or new models for those of … Continue reading Updated ALA Surival Packing & Survival Tips for #ALAAC2017
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 … Continue reading Conference & Travel Packing & Survival Tips
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 … Continue reading Updated ALA Survival Tips and Packing Suggestions for #ALA2013
Every time I get ready to just copy and paste this list I find something new to add. So! The latest and great! The newest and bestest! Packing and traveling and conference survival tips! Packing list These are the things I can NOT live without at conferences A good bag in a light weight material. Forgot … Continue reading Internet Librarian Packing and Travel Tips #IL2011
I've made some updates to the conference tips I shared last year before ALA. Hopefully, there is a little something for everyone, I've added a short packing list of things I can't live without and a reading list with suggestions on networking and tips for introverts. Packing list These are the things I can NOT … Continue reading ALA Survival Tips, New & Improved for #ALA11
Internet Librarian begins on Saturday and where its your first conference or your 20th here there is something here for you. Here are tips I’ve shared before and new ones learned the hard way. Below these I’ve also included a reading list with suggestions on networking and tips for introverts. Give people your name – … Continue reading Tips and Suggestions to Get the Most Out of Internet Librarian #intlib10
Last year was my first ALA and it is definitely nothing like other conferences. This is a combination of tips I've shared before and new ones learned the hard way. I've also included a reading list with suggestions on networking and tips for introverts. Give people your name - wear your name badge up near … Continue reading ALA Conference Survival Tips #ala10
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