Tag Archives: ALA

Graduation

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Lesley Looper

I can’t believe it’s been a month since I graduated from library school on December 13! (Photos here.) It’s been a busy month, which included a vacation (photos), getting a new car, and a  trip to Alabama (photos) to visit … Continue reading →

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Countdown to ALA

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Lesley Looper

Day after tomorrow, I’m Vegas bound for the American Library Association’s Annual Conference! It’ll be my first trip to Las Vegas, and while I’ll be quite busy with conference stuff most of the time, I’m taking a little time out … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Summer School

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Lesley Looper

I paid for summer school today, the last summer school I’ll have to pay for, which is pretty exciting! The text book I ordered via Amazon earlier this week arrived yesterday, so things are falling into place. Summer Session II … Continue reading →

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Waiting for News

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Lesley Looper

Last month, I applied for a couple of things with library-school related groups, both with “early April” notification. One is being part of a Conversation Starter on library advocacy with the Hack Library School bloggers at the ALA Annual Conference … Continue reading →

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ALA Midwinter Meeting 2014

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Lesley Looper

Late last month, I attended American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting 2014 in Philadelphia. Although it was my second ALA conference, it was my first Midwinter Meeting, as well as my first visit to Philadelphia in several decades, and I … Continue reading →

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Another Semester in the Books

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Lesley Looper

I’m sitting at my desk this evening with a cup of steaming Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride tea next to me (thanks, Lisa!), looking around at a slightly less messy desk. It’s finally sunk in that another semester is over! Yay! … Continue reading →

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I’ve Signed Up!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Lesley Looper

I did it! This afternoon, I registered for the ALA Midwinter Meeting AND Annual Conference for 2014. I’m excited! Since I’m still a library school student, I was able to register at the student rate, and signing up for both … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things I Learned at My First ALA Annual Conference

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Lesley Looper

My first ALA Annual Conference, like many “firsts,” is one that I will never forget! I’ve never seen so many librarians in one place–which was amazing all by itself, and visiting Anaheim and Disneyland for the first time was a … Continue reading →

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Time Among Librarians and Library School Classmates

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Lesley Looper

For two nights in a row, I’ve had the pleasure and fun of being among classmates and librarians. Last night was our first ALA Student Chapter meeting of the year, and tonight I joined the NCLA group for a Happy … Continue reading →

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Back from ALA Annual!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lesley Looper

I returned a couple of nights ago from a great experience at the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, California! I’m in the process of unpacking, resting, and finishing the fiscal year at work, while making notes for a longer blog … Continue reading →

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