[Eril-l] ER&L advice

Wed Feb 17 15:03:16 PST 2016

Did someone already mention the bats? Gotta see the bats.  Sorry if i
missed that on the discussion.

Karen Jensen
Collection Development Officer
Rasmuson Library
University of Alaska Fairbanks
907-474-6695
kljensen at alaska.edu

On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 11:56 AM, Sarah Miller <semiller at umbc.edu> wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> [image: Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/cofrinlibrary>  [image:
>> Twitter] <http://www.twitter.com/CofrinLibraryGB>
>>
>>
>>
>> *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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> [image: wscu_logo_tag_hor_3C_pos (2)]
>>
>>
>>
>> *Tiffanie Wick*
>>
>> Electronic Resources & Interlibrary Loan Librarian
>>
>> Natural & Environmental Sciences Liaison
>>
>> Western State Colorado University
>>
>>
>>
>> 970.943.2477
>>
>> western.edu
>>
>> twick at western.edu
>>
>>
>>
>> [image: Appt Scheduler] <http://western.libcal.com/appointment/2639>
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>>
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