Comments on: So who’s going to Computers in Libraries? http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/ A librarian, writer and educator reflecting on the profession and the tools we use to serve our patrons Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:11:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Meredith http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39541 Meredith Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:03:37 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/#comment-39541 Thanks Jim! Hope to meet you there too! Thanks Jim! Hope to meet you there too!

]]> By: Jim LaMee http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39539 Jim LaMee Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:33:11 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/#comment-39539 I read your blog often and hope to see you at CIL 2006. I read your blog often and hope to see you at CIL 2006.

]]> By: Rich Allen http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39140 Rich Allen Tue, 14 Feb 2006 22:31:08 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/#comment-39140 You'll have a good time at CIL. Alas, I going to the PLA Conference in Boston. I believe there's wireless in the hotel, especially the lobby area where all of the library bloggers hang out. I had to stay in other hotels because of costs. There are several very good restaurants around the hotel. Try to sign up for the dine arounds. Be aware that the ATM's charge around $2.00 per transaction Also there are other tourists around so there might be lines at different sites. You’ll have a good time at CIL. Alas, I going to the PLA Conference in Boston.

I believe there’s wireless in the hotel, especially the lobby area where all of the library bloggers hang out. I had to stay in other hotels because of costs.

There are several very good restaurants around the hotel. Try to sign up for
the dine arounds.

Be aware that the ATM’s charge around $2.00 per transaction

Also there are other tourists around so there might be lines at different sites.

]]> By: Karen http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39107 Karen Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:53:53 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/#comment-39107 CIL and Internet Librarian are great conferences. Unfortunately, this year's CIL takes place at the same time as the Public Library Association Conference in Boston. Or PLA takes place at the same time as CIL. Either way, it's a shame these two good conferences are at the same time. Enjoy DC! CIL and Internet Librarian are great conferences. Unfortunately, this year’s CIL takes place at the same time as the Public Library Association Conference in Boston. Or PLA takes place at the same time as CIL. Either way, it’s a shame these two good conferences are at the same time. Enjoy DC!

]]> By: Jill Hurst-Wahl http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39106 Jill Hurst-Wahl Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:48:59 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/#comment-39106 I want to know what the Internet access is like at the hotel (Hilton). Can you get access in the rooms? What's the cost? Is there wifi in the hotel? Or at the conference? Obviously, I need to call the hotel to check out, but haven't had the time. BTW I'm arriving on Tuesday and leaving on Sunday. I don't have a roommate for Friday & Saturday, in case someone needs to share. I want to know what the Internet access is like at the hotel (Hilton). Can you get access in the rooms? What’s the cost? Is there wifi in the hotel? Or at the conference? Obviously, I need to call the hotel to check out, but haven’t had the time.

BTW I’m arriving on Tuesday and leaving on Sunday. I don’t have a roommate for Friday & Saturday, in case someone needs to share.

]]> By: Sarah http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39099 Sarah Mon, 13 Feb 2006 19:07:14 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/#comment-39099 I have one tip for you, and that is if you use public transportation (METRO train system or bus) please don't eat or drink. It's against the law, in fact, but for some reason it's been less strictly enforced over the last few years. The result? A system that, when I arrived in 1996, was kept clean and litter-free was slowly starting to look like the NYC subway system by the time I left this last summer. Sad, really. At least they finally replaced the trash cans on the station platforms after 4 years of not having them there for fear of terrorists hiding bombs in them. Also, I second the suggestions above for food, with the addition that <a href="http://www.lauriolplaza.com" rel="nofollow">Lauriol Plaza</a> is the BEST place to go for drinks and South-American fusion food. It's usually packed so go early and be prepared to wait...the food and the drinks are worth it! (By the way, no one eats in DC before 8pm, so if you want less competition at the popular spots just go early.) Other suggestions: The Brickskellar (1523 22nd St, NW near the corner of 22nd and P Streets, a few blocks from the Circle -- pub grub and over 800 beers from around the world available). If you want to go "fancy" with a European flavor, try the <a href="http://tabardinn.com" rel="nofollow">Tabard Inn</a>, which has an amazing restaurant and also a great room/lounge where you can just relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of sherry after a meal. And, if you want a good breakfast place, try the Kosy Korner at 1253 20th Street, NW. (Not to be confused with "Cosi", a Starbucks competitor that has at least two locations in that part of town.) I have one tip for you, and that is if you use public transportation (METRO train system or bus) please don’t eat or drink. It’s against the law, in fact, but for some reason it’s been less strictly enforced over the last few years. The result? A system that, when I arrived in 1996, was kept clean and litter-free was slowly starting to look like the NYC subway system by the time I left this last summer. Sad, really. At least they finally replaced the trash cans on the station platforms after 4 years of not having them there for fear of terrorists hiding bombs in them.

Also, I second the suggestions above for food, with the addition that Lauriol Plaza is the BEST place to go for drinks and South-American fusion food. It’s usually packed so go early and be prepared to wait…the food and the drinks are worth it! (By the way, no one eats in DC before 8pm, so if you want less competition at the popular spots just go early.)

Other suggestions: The Brickskellar (1523 22nd St, NW near the corner of 22nd and P Streets, a few blocks from the Circle — pub grub and over 800 beers from around the world available). If you want to go “fancy” with a European flavor, try the Tabard Inn, which has an amazing restaurant and also a great room/lounge where you can just relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of sherry after a meal. And, if you want a good breakfast place, try the Kosy Korner at 1253 20th Street, NW. (Not to be confused with “Cosi”, a Starbucks competitor that has at least two locations in that part of town.)

]]> By: Ab http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39097 Ab Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:46:05 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/#comment-39097 Check out Thaiphoon for good Thai food and the nearby Adams Morgan neighborhood for Ethiopian and other African food. The Brickskeller is a little further but walkable and a must if you like beer, although perhaps not so great if you are indecisive. Check out Thaiphoon for good Thai food and the nearby Adams Morgan neighborhood for Ethiopian and other African food. The Brickskeller is a little further but walkable and a must if you like beer, although perhaps not so great if you are indecisive.

]]> By: david king http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39095 david king Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:10:59 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/#comment-39095 I'll be there - hoping to meet you! Are you flying in? If so, go for the Reagan national Airport - then take the subway to DuPont Circle... then walk up the hill to the conference hotel... Easy as pie, no taxis or buses to worry about, and it's cheap, too. I’ll be there – hoping to meet you!

Are you flying in? If so, go for the Reagan national Airport – then take the subway to DuPont Circle… then walk up the hill to the conference hotel…

Easy as pie, no taxis or buses to worry about, and it’s cheap, too.

]]> By: Jenica http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39093 Jenica Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:31:18 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/#comment-39093 I'll be there! I go every year, because even the stuff that's not applicable to my current job is energizing to think about. Welcome! I’ll be there! I go every year, because even the stuff that’s not applicable to my current job is energizing to think about. Welcome!

]]> By: Dorothea Salo http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39091 Dorothea Salo Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:57:23 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2006/02/12/so-whos-going-to-computers-in-libraries-2/#comment-39091 I may be coming. I'm not sure yet. Would definitely like to sneak into a bloggers' dinner if there is one, though. I may be coming. I’m not sure yet. Would definitely like to sneak into a bloggers’ dinner if there is one, though.

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