Over the weekend, I heard so many good things about what we were doing (not only at the conference but in general.)
First of all, it was very apparent that based on the on the programs we presented, we are amazingly multi-faceted: From a model local history project to what we do with our Literacy program to our Play and Learn IslandsTM to the Telethon to the kazillion great ideas we shared for family programming to giving an insight into just how healthy and innovative a culture we share here in Rancho, I can see why so many library school students (and working librarians for that matter) would do anything to work here! Oh yes, I didn't even mention all of the PR awards we received and Rosie's $1,000 poster!)
And I was just so impressed to see the teamwork and support everyone had for each other. Words like "teamwork" and "support" are often just cliches but doing what we did (particularly with the booth) doesn't happen without a lot of hard work.
Finally, a big thank you to Michelle for pulling this conference together. It obviously was of benefit to us but even more important (if something is actually more important than us...) was the potential benefit(s) the entire library community potentially received by attending the conference. The stronger the greater public library community is, the better off we will be.
But now it's time to move forward and continue with our Staff Innovation Fund grant. (I have a feeling there is a 2012 CLA program with this...)
I totally agree. This was a great conference, I don't think I have done so much at a conference before - keynote, master speakers, presenting, attending, awards reception, exhibits, and more. I heard so many great things about our library and our staff. The most popular comment was "you guys are everywhere...". Yup - we are taking over.
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So thanks to all of the hard work and dedication and to Robert for supporting all of us in our conference endeavors...