My morning began with breakfast with a state librarian from another state (whom I consider a friend as well as colleague) and a vendor which let us talk about our vision of the future for delivering e-books to state populations.
On Sunday, I had the opportunity, at two
different times, to visit the exhibits. It is always interesting and a way to
find out about new technology and trends. E-book platforms (delivering
materials from various vendors/sources) seems to be a growing field. Maybe this
falls under the topic of “user experience.”
My lunch was at the OCLC Update which is
always a well-attended event. I had the opportunity to spend a little bit of
social time with someone with whom I had spent some time in service on ALA
Council.
The Washington Office program “Tell the
IRS” was disappointing and encouraging at the same time. The IRS representative
did not make it to the conference due to the weather. However, it was Emily
Sheketoff, Director of ALA’s Washington Office who ran the program and
committed to getting libraries/librarians at the table in discussions with the
IRS.
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| 2015 Chicago Blizzard from the Conrad Hilton Suite |
I was pleased to see the attendance at
the BARC/Division Leadership Meeting. There were many more people who attending
this year that I remember from when I was on the Planning and Budget Assembly
or on the ALA EB Finance and Audit Committee.
The PLDS Statistical Report Advisory
Committee Meeting was very focused on that particular survey.
My official day ended with a gathering
to remember Don Sager. Don was long active in ALA and was someone who had
quietly helped me in my days on Council. Don also was the husband of former ALA
President Sarah Ann Long.
I watched the Super Bowl with mostly
Seahawks fans in the Conrad Hilton Suite. The suite sits very high, at the top
of the Hilton on Michigan Ave. The snow was swirling and I could hear the wind
constantly whistling (in the fireplace of the suite).
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