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July 9, 2009 by Betsy Bird

And We’re Off! Chicago Bound.

July 9, 2009 by Betsy Bird   12 comments

This week the ALA Conference in Chicago begins.  I have prepared the following video to help you know what to pack.  Or, if you wisely see this as unreliable, what NOT to pack.  Enjoy!


This was mostly a test to see whether or not I’d be able to make a video quickly on my new computer.  I can.  More to come then as I report from the conference floor.

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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  1. Tarie says

    July 9, 2009 at 2:43 am

    Hahaha. You are so cute, Betsy. I’m lookin’ forward to your ALA reports!

  2. Rebecca says

    July 9, 2009 at 5:38 am

    Betsy, I love this. When I go to ALA (someday!), will you pack for me?? Have fun!!!

  3. Dan Blank says

    July 9, 2009 at 6:40 am

    Brilliant video Betsy! Enjoy the trip…

  4. Tammi Sauer says

    July 9, 2009 at 7:33 am

    Phew. This came just in time.

    Now I feel fully prepared to pack my 800 things in one itty bitty suitcase.

  5. ROCCO STAINO says

    July 9, 2009 at 9:39 am

    Woe is me, I am missing ALA this year and in Chicago too! I was so looking forward to seeing the Newbery Red Carpet. Guess I will have to depend on your reports!

  6. DaNae says

    July 9, 2009 at 10:18 am

    That was delightful. Does this mean bereft of us will get to see live action of the goings on from the comforts of our own monitors?

  7. Carmela says

    July 9, 2009 at 10:23 am

    Love this, Betsy. Looking forward to meeting you at the Blogger party.

  8. The Children's Book Review says

    July 9, 2009 at 11:45 am

    Funny stuff! I’m looking forward to your updates.

  9. Scope Notes says

    July 9, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    This is great. Looking forward to more.

  10. david e says

    July 9, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    shoes, underwear, tats… yeah, people don’t really need any clothes while walking around chicago!

  11. Lisa Schroeder says

    July 9, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    I just called your sister to see if I could stay with her. She said no. Darn.

    Those sandals are SO cute! I wanted to find something like that but in the end, I’m going for plain old comfort. Except for the Newbery dinner. 🙂

  12. junko yokota says

    July 19, 2009 at 9:09 am

    A new level of ventriloquism ???

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