Recently I stumbled across EverNote - it's amazing. I've been using it for a week and it answers many (not all, but many) of my "where can I put this so I'll remember that link/idea/contact" issues.Then I was told about Basecamp, and wow. I know why the Emerging Leaders are using it. I'll be using… Continue reading Cool new tools
Day: June 26, 2007
If it’s broken
One overriding theme I hear is that ALA is broken. I'd argue that's not far off the mark.Here's an example: the room assignments. Another? The insistence on face-to-face meetings to conduct business. Makes sense if you're geographically close, but some people are on tight budgets and travel can be difficult. Particularly in this day and… Continue reading If it’s broken
Things I like at conferences
You know, it isn't just about the swag (although that's certainly something to cheer about), or the fun cities (where I only really experience the hotels, the conference center and a few restaurants). It's the people that keep me coming back. These are people that I share a career/vocation with, that I enjoy spending time… Continue reading Things I like at conferences