library conferences galore
Last year, I had a fabulous time at the Empire State Book Festival. It was the event's first year, and it's Albany's moment to shine in literary circles. One day a year, writers, librarians, bloggers and book lovers make the trip to Albany from New York City and around the northeast. As someone who spends a lot of time advocating how fantastic Albany is, it breaks my heart to miss the festival this year. The worst part: my new apartment is mere steps away from the Empire State Plaza. It's the one day a year I can walk out my front door and arrive at a state-wide book festival in two minutes, and I'm out of town. Where am I? I'm in Philadelphia for the ACRL conference (Association of College and Research Libraries). ACRL only holds its conference every two years, and it's my first time attending. As a new academic librarian currently seeking permanent, full-time employment, the choice was easy: ACRL. And I'm having a fantastic time in Philadelphi...