Video Sunday: A Low-Rent Introduction to the ALA Mid-Winter Conference
Howdy folks. A quickie glance at how the library conference works during the winter months. Basically I just made the video so that I could show the cute robot.
Remember that tomorrow at 7:45 a.m. I will be twittering the results of the Media Awards for one and all to see over at @FuseEight. Follow me if you like, or just wait for the video of the announcements (hopefully up the same day).
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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 Kirkus, 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 BlueSky at: @fuse8.bsky.social
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I’m sorry. I’m so glad you forgot your music at home.
I loved your music! I am going to make you sing every time I see you now!
I am very excited for the Newbery, and am keeping my fingers crossed for When You Reach Me.
The background beat box is the best, Betsy. This video should have been nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical soundtrack.
Thanks for the fun intro. Wish I could be there.
The background beat box is the best, Betsy. This video should have been nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical soundtrack.
Thanks for the fun intro. Wish I could be there.
Excellent!
Better than being there!
Truly.
Did they actually spell Newbery wrong the first time around?