My #ALA13 Schedule

I am so excited for ALA this year.  Here is my schedule, but its not nearly as fun as some other great librarians.  Administration has its drawbacks:(

Friday, June 28

9:00am – 12:00pm Annual Unconference

12:00pm – 3:00pm Library Journal Mover & Shaker Luncheon (Chicago Firehouse, 1401 S Michigan Ave.)

4:00pm – 5:15pm Opening Session

Saturday, June 29

8:30am – 9:30am Auditorium Speaker Series: Jaron Lanier

10:30am – 12:00pm Presidents’ Program: Standing on Marbles

11:30am – 12:00pm Ignite Session: Mismanaging Future Managers: Are Library Schools Failing to Adequately Prepare Administrators? 

1:00pm – 2:30pm Developing Next Generation Leaders in Your Library and the Profession: Grow Your Own

4:30pm – 5:30pm [Proud Mentor & Boss] Do What You Love: Make Your Talents and Passions Work for You & Project Sheldon

6:30pm – 8:00pm Private Dinner

9:00pm – 12:00am ALA Afterhours EveryLibrary & Librarian Wardrobe Party (Blue Frog’s Local 22; 22 E. Hubbard)

Sunday, June 30

8:30am – 10:00am Friction: Teaching slow thinking and intentionality in online research

10:30am – 11:30am Mergers & acquisitions: A roadmap for effective organizational change

2:30 – 3:00pm Poster Sessions

3:00pm – 4:00pm Cory Doctorow: More than a Book-lined Internet Cafe

Then who knows