The Information Activist Librarian

Here is my schedule for #mnlib14

What sessions are you going to?

I am so excited to share with you that you can now preorder the book I co-edited with Leah White for ALA Editions.  Seriously, you will want to read this book.  We have some of the most amazing, innovative and awesome librarians in the world contributing to this book and you won’t want to miss it.

There seems to be a constant at ALA no matter where the conference is held. Librarians complain. They complain about weather. They complain about walking. They complain about cost. They complain about lines.

When did we learn to play the victim? This is the same victim role we play when it comes to funding and perception. Do you want sympathy from us? Do you need us to validate you?

I feel lucky and fortunate to get to attend #alaac14. I get partial funding to be here. I’ve gotten to see some amazing places while attending ALA. I get to see old friends and make new ones. I get to hear all about some amazing stuff other librarians are doing. I have a job. I get paid reasonable well. Most of you are in a similar boat, so what’s the problem?