[Eril-l] ER&L advice

Wed Feb 17 12:56:19 PST 2016

All of the things everyone else said AND

1. Make conference friends.
2. Hire a taxi and head down to South Congress.
3. Eat at Guero's Taco Bar.
4. Try on boots at Allens Boots.
5. Buy boots $$$.

Also, be sure to eat at The Clay Pit!

Miss all of your ER&L faces! I'll be back someday when I'm back in the
office more often than I'm on a playground with my kids!

-Sarah

Sarah Miller
Reference Librarian
AOK Library & Gallery
University of Maryland Baltimore County

On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 5:38 PM, Platkowski, Melissa <platkowm at uwgb.edu>
wrote:

> I’ve never been to ER&L, either.  I’ve heard good things about it, though,
> so I’m sure it’ll be worthwhile.  I am actually a co-presenter with a few
> of my colleagues, but I’m not able to go to the conference.  (Miracles of
> modern technology!)  I have been to other conferences, though, large and
> small.
>
>
>
> When I am preparing for a conference:
>
> I watch for names I recognize in the presenter list, when that comes out.
> I watch for people on the listserv talking about stuff that piques my
> interest, or that I might be able to contribute to their information
> gathering.  I write them all down, and why I want to talk to them.
>
>
>
> Then I start e-mailing them a few weeks before the conference to find out
> if they are going, and if we could talk about (insert interesting stuff
> identified).  Then I make plans to meet up – during the opening reception
> (if there is one), breaks, maybe for dinner.  It’s easier to talk to
> someone if you’ve made contact before, and then they will be looking for
> you, too.  At a networking event, I helped our group find another group we
> wanted to talk to just by asking random people if they knew anyone from
> that consortium – sure enough, we found each other!
>
>
>
> Also say hi to people you sit next to in sessions, at meals, at breaks.
> Even if you’re shy – they are all there for the same reasons you are, so
> you already have stuff in common.  If they are shy, they will be relieved
> you initiated the conversation.  Think about dinner plans early in the
> day.  If you find yourself with a fun group of people, or one person you’ve
> enjoyed chatting with, ask what they’re doing for dinner.  They are very
> unlikely to turn you down, and if they already have plans with colleagues,
> they will invite you along.
>
>
>
> Bring business cards if you have them.  I like to keep some handy in my
> conference badge necklace thing – also a great place to keep meal/event
> tickets if you have those.  If you get business cards from someone, write a
> keyword or two on the back so you know why you might want to talk to them
> again someday.
>
>
>
> Also, for keeping track of what you learn – I got this from Jamie Matczak,
> (at the Nicolet Federated Library System here in Wisconsin) - a nice
> “quick-and-dirty” note form for conference sessions, and I use it in
> sessions with good ideas and practical applications.  It helps you focus on
> how you could use the information.
>
>
>
> It has three questions on it:
>
> What do you hope to gain from this event?
>
> What are you going to bring back?
>
> What can someone else use?
>
>
>
> I am also a crazy woman when it comes to my schedule, and I make my own
> schedule spreadsheet.  I like to see all my top choices and 2nd choices
> in one place in front of me.  It’s totally nerdy and weird, but I find it
> helpful.  I put everything on it from leaving home to getting home, and
> everything in between – who I am meeting and where, meal times.  Check it
> against the program schedule, though, in case something got moved on you.
>
>
>
> If you are an introvert, make sure you carve out a little downtime to not
> talk to anyone in the evening.  Bring a good book, watch trashy television,
> and recharge your batteries!  You will be VERY TIRED when it’s all over.
> And yes, stay at the conference hotel.  It’s so nice to be able to nip up
> to your room for a breather or to get something you forgot during a break.
>
>
>
> Also, pack a scarf or two – a lifesaver in a chilly room or after a coffee
> accident!
>
>
>
> HAVE FUN!!!
>
>
>
> Melissa Platkowski
>
>
> Systems Librarian
> David A. Cofrin Library
> University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
> 2420 Nicolet Dr.
> Green Bay, WI  54311-7001
> P: (920) 465-2764
> F: (920) 465-2136
>
>
> platkowm at uwgb.edu
>
>
>
> http://www.uwgb.edu/library
>
>
>
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>
>
>
> *From:* Eril-l [mailto:eril-l-bounces at lists.eril-l.org] *On Behalf Of *Tiffanie
> Wick
> *Sent:* Friday, February 12, 2016 2:17 PM
> *To:* eril-l at lists.eril-l.org
> *Subject:* [Eril-l] ER&L advice
>
>
>
> Hi, everyone.
>
>
>
> Do you have any pointers for a first time attendee of ER&L?
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Tiffanie
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>
> *Tiffanie Wick*
>
> Electronic Resources & Interlibrary Loan Librarian
>
> Natural & Environmental Sciences Liaison
>
> Western State Colorado University
>
>
>
> 970.943.2477
>
> western.edu
>
> twick at western.edu
>
>
>
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