June 2013
The big list of things everyone should do at #ala2013
Once again, we have the obligatory blog post about what you need to do at this year’s ALA Annual Conference. If you want more information you can check out the official ALATT party list from Lauren Bradley and my partner Jp Porcaro already put together his list of things to do at ALA so check that out too.
You should also just come and party with me and JP all over this town. We’re gonna have a really great time like we always do. We’re also doing tons of interviews with awesome librarians (again, like we always do) so come out and hang out with us!
I’m excited about this year because we have the return of some great programs and events that started last year and we have some longer running programs and events that just keep getting better! So, if you’re wondering what you should absolutely go do at the conference, here they are!
Thursday (Night)
ALA Think Tank Thursday Night Meetup
8pm-?
Citizen Bar 364 W Erie St
For all you early birds who Made It Happen and want to start out the conference with the party, this is your opportunity to come and party with the folks of the ALA Think Tank. Basically, it’s our bi-annual face-to-face meeting at the conference where we can have some drinks without having to post them to the FB page.Friday
EveryLibrary Board Meeting
9am-11am
8 S. Michigan, Suite 2010
This is the bi-annual public meeting of the first and only national political action committee for libraries. One of the biggest and most important things to happen to effect library funding and campaigning on behalf of libraries. Come hear what we’re working on across the country for libraries at the ballot box.Emerging Leaders Poster Session
3-4pm
McCormick Place Convention Center S405
Come and see the outstanding projects that the future leaders of our profession have been working on all year. You’re sure to see something great!8th Annual ALA Tweetup
7:30-9:30
Elephant & Castle 185 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago
These tweetups have been going on 8 years? Man… I remember my first tweetup. This is your chance to meet your twitter friends IRL.Tumblr Meetup (set phasers to internet)
I don’t have the details on this one but its 7-9pm somewhere in Chicago. Its where the cool kids are or so I’m told.ALA Dance Party
10pm-?
311 W Chicago Ave
There’s something else going on at this time, but this is the big party that happens every year! But as JP says- “the lifeguard librarian hooked us up with an hour of complimentary vodka at this one sooooo you decide which dance party to attend”Saturday
Daylight hours: Interviews.
From JP’s list of things to do – “please find me at any point at this conference and get a business card. i’ll be scheduling times for people to come up to where i’m staying and do a video interview with me and/or sweeney. we’re doing a sorta documentary on making-it-happen in/around libraries. we wanna interview only the young folks. we probably aren’t even gonna ASK anyone without a tumblr since they old, lol.”Ignite ALA
Every afternoon Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 11:30-12 JP and I are hosting the Ignite sessions at ALA. These are great five minute presentations that will inspire and engage you.ALATT For Council Shwarma Meeting
1-2:30
Oasis Cafe 21 N Wabash Ave Ste 11
Join us to celebrate or commiserate the election of Caucus members Erica Findley, Mel Gooch, Martin Garnar, and Coral Sheldon-Hess to Council, Kate Kosturski to two other ALA offices, and commiserate over everything else.Stand out and Be outstanding Convo Starter
4-4:45
McCormick Place Convention Center S102d
This is the highest voted session of the conversation starters!What does it mean to lead and be recognized as a leader in the library profession? And what exactly is a rockstar librarian, anyway?
This session will spark an exchange of ideas about what it means to stand out- and be outstanding- in the library field. A panel of motivated librarians who have participated in California’s Eureka! Leadership Program and/or the ALA Emerging Leaders Program will share their innovative paths to leadership, including strategies for being a leader in any position, taking risks, and balancing personal and professional priorities.
ALA2013 After Hours – Local 22 – EveryLibrary and Librarian Wardrobe Party
9pm-2am
Blue Frog’s Local 22, 22 E Hubbard
Bigger and better than a no-show celebrity rap party bar fight, ALATT After Hours is THE place to meet, greet, and strut your stuff at #ala2013. Hosted by Librarian Wardrobe and EveryLibrary on Saturday June 29th from 9pm – 2am at the Blue Frog’s “Local 22″ at 22 E. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611. Bring some cash and help fund political action for libraries. Bring your sass and show off your best dressed for fun and prizes.Sunday
ALA Council
8:30-11
Come and visit me at ALA Council. I’ll be real bored and want to talk to someone. But, if you come, I’ll probably ask you to run for council too. I won’t be there until 10 this day because of the meeting listed belowALA LibraryLab Meeting
8:30-10:00
Join the ALA LibraryLab Member Interest Group business meeting to learn how you can get involved in any of our projects. Find out more about us at http://connect.ala.org/librarylab.Ignite Sessions
Every afternoon Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 11:30-12 JP and I are hosting the Ignite sessions at ALA. These are great five minute presentations that will inspire and engage you.LITA Happy Hour
5:30-8
Fado Irish Pub, 100 West Grand Avenue
Please join the LITA Membership Development Committee and members from around the country for networking, good cheer, and great fun! Expect lively conversation and excellent drinksGLBTRT Social
6-8pm
Ann Sather 909 W Belmont Ave
Come mix with the membership of the GLBT Round Table. $5.00 recommended donation accepted at the door.BiblioFollies
8-10
The Backroom 1007 N Rush St,
This is the event that made the California Library Conference worth attending. The burlesque dancers are amazing and… Not to give it away… One girl does this thing with a book scanner… You gotta come!Monday
ALA Council
8:30-11
Come and visit me at ALA Council. I’ll be real bored and want to talk to someone. But, if you come, I’ll probably ask you to run for council too.Daylight hours: Interviews.
From JP’s list of things to do – “please find me at any point at this conference and get a business card. i’ll be scheduling times for people to come up to where i’m staying and do a video interview with me and/or sweeney. we’re doing a sorta documentary on making-it-happen in/around libraries. we wanna interview only the young folks. we probably aren’t even gonna ASK anyone without a tumblr since they old, lol.”Ignite Sessions
Every afternoon Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 11:30-12 JP and I are hosting the Ignite sessions at ALA. These are great five minute presentations that will inspire and engage you.ALA Battledecks
5:30-7
McCormick Place Convention Center N229
Who will reign supreme in the 4th Battledecks competition at ALA annual? This year we will feature two rounds by having the first ever tournament of champions precede the regular battle. Who will become the Grand Pooba of Battledecks by winning the tournament of champions? Who will come out on top during the battle and win fame and glory? This is truly going to be a highlight of your conference experience as these courageous individuals compete for the honor of being crowned the next champs of the deck.Que(e)ry: Leather Bound in Chicago
9pm-?
Subterranean 2011 W. North Ave
The NYC-based Que(e)ry is Chicago-bound for the American Library Association Annual Conference, and the library is open late for this dance party for queer librarians and those who love them, co-hosted by Chances Dances. Que(e)ry will feature DJs from Chances Dances, along with queer go-go dancers and a Librarian Realness Contest, with a live performance by Chicago-based queer rapper Big Dipper. Proceeds will benefit the Leather Archives and Museum and the Critical Fierceness Grant.Uhhh yes, but tumblr duh:
Official invite to come, but here are the relevant details:
Library Journal & Tumblr Present
Set Phasers to Internet
an ALA tumblarian meet up
(with free drinks)Saturday 6/29 7pm
Local 22
22 East Hubbard Street, Chicago
cosponsored by TogatherThere will be a raffle. The event’s official hashtag is #laserfingers. BE THERE OR BE ON SOME OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK. (Are there gifs there? I thought not.)
anneofbluetardis replied to your post: [[MOR] “swimsuits are way more creative and…
I know your cool guy friend.
I know he means well and he’s a smart guy and blablabla
but go away.
Time to dust off the ol' resume!
Resume Critiquing Service at Annual!
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Saturday (6/29) and Sunday (6/30)
Location: Placement Center
If you need help getting your resume polished, stop by the Placement Center while you are at conference. Come and discover the best way to show your most recent accomplishments with an updated resume.
The resume critiquing service is free and available whenever the Placement Center is open. Advance sign-up is suggested as appointments go quickly.
Complete the advance registration form to reserve an appointment now.
So excited for this :)
“Are you angry with someone? Pray for that person. That is what Christian love is.”
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Pope Francis
It also helps to remember that the angry, accusing, self-righteous sort of prayer—“God please make that person see how wrong and terrible they are”—isn’t actually what Jesus meant when he said, “Forgive your enemies.”
Next time a dude tries to bother you, tell him: “my eyeliner is thicker than your dick”. Not wearing eyeliner? Even better.
My life as I know it: Question for librarians/aspiring librarians! →
no-life-queen.tumblr.com
I’m currently working on my Associate in Arts with the intention of getting my BA in English, with a concentration in either literature or writing and rhetoric, with the ultimate goal being my Master’s in Library and Information Science.
I know you can get your Bachelor’s in anything prior to…
I know that there are a lot of Tumblarians who could better answer this for you but I will take a quick crack and see who can add to the conversation.
1. What BA/BS is best for Librarianship? The good news is that librarians come from all sorts of educational backgrounds. Some of us (like me) have Lit degrees but there are also former Chemistry, Nursing, History, Art majors- you name it- in the library field. Your undergraduate education should serve to broaden your expertise in certain subject area but you also want to make sure you get a solid liberal arts education and expose yourself to subjects and topics you might not otherwise study; all of this will serve you well as a librarian.
2. Computer Skillz- Whether you are a public or technical services librarian, you need them, and this is a fact. While you do not need to be a CS major in college per se, the more programming and technical skills you have, the better, especially since you seem to be considering a career in digital collections/cataloging /database management. My advice would be to take a free online class or try Code Academy to try it out for yourself; this might help you decide whether digital librarianship is right for you. Also, be prepared that you will need to continue developing your technical skills throughout your library career so you should always be on the lookout for continuing education opportunities.
3. How did I decide what area of concentration was right for me? Honestly, by working in a library and through my internship experiences. I originally thought I wanted to be an archivist and started out in that program in Grad School. Once I actually had an archives internship, however, I realized that the day to day experience of an archivist was not the right fit for me. As an undergrad, I worked at my college library’s circulation desk and came to realize that I really enjoyed working on the “front lines” with students and faculty, which lead to my decision to focus on public services in academic libraries. My best advice would be to volunteer or work in a library while you are in college and gain some first hand experience. If possible, try to expose yourself to different areas of the library to observe what the librarians do and whether you want to do that yourself for the next few decades. Also, keep in mind that you might want to do several types of library work, and that is okay- diverse skills sets and interests are great. Alternatively, you might change your concentration area several times before your graduate with your MLIS, and that is okay too.
Lastly, I would recommend searching the Tumblr tags for #librarians #tumblarians #librarianship since there have been a lot of great past posts that address some of the questions you posed. We are a friendly bunch and always happy to help out an aspiring librarian!
Does anyone have any other useful suggestions?
I’M SO ANGRY
SOME 16TH CENTURY ASSHOLE WROTE “GOD B W YE” IN A LETTER AS AN ABBREVIATION FOR “GOD BE WITH YE”
AND IT APPEARED AS “GODBWYE”
WHICH WAS THEN READ AS “GOODBYE”
AND THAT’S WHY WE SAY “GOODBYE”
BECAUSE OF 16TH CENTURY CHAT SPEAK
According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, it is indeed legit.
I feel quite inspired by this; indeed our ancestors were just as lazy as we were.
Fascinating Fact from the Nerdfighteria Census!
More people found Vlogbrothers through teachers or librarians than through Twitter.
Can we talk about how Maxim has an article from 2003 on “curing a feminist” and “turning her into a real girl”????????
someone was paid to write this
2003
In 1953 this might have been excused
1973 even
2003 tho
Ten years
wow
alksjdf;lksfd: the language of Tumblr →
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Just in case you’re new here (and we still are!), over on the Oxford Words blog, we present a guide to some important terms you’ll need to know to understand the world of Tumblr, from meme to GPOY to tumblrite.
‘I’M NOT IN THIS FANDOM’ i scream as i hit reblog
“
The Fault in Our Stars is very much a heterosexual, heteronormative, standard love story, but I wanted there to be other elements in the book. I wanted Hazel and Isaac’s friendship to be there, and Hazel and Katelyn’s friendship to be there, and certainly Hazel’s relationship with her parents to be there.
I’m hoping that The Fault In Our Stars movie will certainly pass that test [the Beschdel test], but also that it will give voice to a female character, that the character of Hazel will be—COME ON—at the center of it.
She IS the book. She was the character the book spun around, I hope that’s true in the movie, too.
” —John Green, on female roles in movies, the TFiOS movie, and Bald John Green’s attempt to scoresaudadepines replied to your post: GUYS.
STOP IT. TAKE ME WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO.
EXCELLENT YES. We’ll take them by storm!
GUYS.
Not ONLY am I a new ALA member, but I’m going to the ALA conference in Chicago!!!
HOWEVER. Now I have to fill my My Scheduler, and I need recommendations! Help!
“Explicit secunda pars summe fratris thome de aquino ordinis fratrum predicatorum, longissima, prolixissima, et tediosissima scribenti: Deo gratias, Deo gratias, et iterum Deo gratias.”
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Scribal colophon at the end of a (handwritten) fourteenth century manuscript. The translation: “Here ends the second part of the Summa of brother Thomas Aquinas of the Order of Preaching Friars, the longest, wordiest, and most tedious thing ever written: thank God, thank God, and again thank God.” (via magnicifent)
sassy manuscript writers are my favorite manuscript writers
(via eccecorinna)
THE HOBBIT FANDOM
Within the first ten minutes of the trailer’s release, GIFS WERE MADE AVAILABLE ON TUMBLR
Within an hour of the trailer’s release, GIFS OF ART BASED ON THE TRAILER WERE POSTED TO TUMBLR
Within six hours of the trailer’s release, ORLANDO BLOOM, EVANGELINE LILY, AND LEE PACE, AKA THE ELVES OF MIRKWOOD, post a video of themselves reacting to a fanmade reaction video created in response to the trailer
this is the fandom to which I belong
