Comments on: My (Tentative) ALA Midwinter Schedule http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/ 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 Farkas http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/comment-page-1/#comment-183295 Meredith Farkas Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:20:09 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/#comment-183295 Sweet! Thanks Tom! I hope we see each other as well! :) Sweet! Thanks Tom! I hope we see each other as well! :)

]]> By: Tom http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/comment-page-1/#comment-183294 Tom Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:52:57 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/#comment-183294 I'll second Mary Carmen's endorsement of Monk's. There's also Eulogy Tavern at 2nd and Chestnut that's a good Belgian place with a great beer selection. I'm not 100% sure of my schedule right now, but I hope we cross paths. I'm sure I'll see you at the exhibits at least. I can't believe you're flying home and doing a reference shift. It's a short flight, but still... I’ll second Mary Carmen’s endorsement of Monk’s. There’s also Eulogy Tavern at 2nd and Chestnut that’s a good Belgian place with a great beer selection.

I’m not 100% sure of my schedule right now, but I hope we cross paths. I’m sure I’ll see you at the exhibits at least.

I can’t believe you’re flying home and doing a reference shift. It’s a short flight, but still…

]]> By: Annie Linney http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/comment-page-1/#comment-183292 Annie Linney Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:07:12 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/#comment-183292 When you go to the cocktail party, will we see you drinking a martini? I just love those cute little drinks! Can I buy one for you? Perkily yours, Annie When you go to the cocktail party, will we see you drinking a martini? I just love those cute little drinks! Can I buy one for you?

Perkily yours,
Annie

]]> By: Brett Bonfield http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/comment-page-1/#comment-183290 Brett Bonfield Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:23:03 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/#comment-183290 Any chance you'll be able to take a break from the exhibits long enough to see Aaron Swartz’s presentation on Saturday, January 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m in the Philadelphia Convention Center (PCC), Room 108A? He’s our guest discussion leader for this year’s University Libraries Section Current Topics discussion group. The talk will be on “picking winners,” the idea being that there are far too many new technologies out there for each person to try them all, but there are certain characteristics to look for in a new technology that can help you figure out whether its likely to be useful for you and your constituents. Aaron’s put together an amazing track record, and he’s very excited about this presentation. It would be great if you could attend, and perhaps even ask a question or two. Any chance you’ll be able to take a break from the exhibits long enough to see Aaron Swartz’s presentation on Saturday, January 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m in the Philadelphia Convention Center (PCC), Room 108A? He’s our guest discussion leader for this year’s University Libraries Section Current Topics discussion group.

The talk will be on “picking winners,” the idea being that there are far too many new technologies out there for each person to try them all, but there are certain characteristics to look for in a new technology that can help you figure out whether its likely to be useful for you and your constituents. Aaron’s put together an amazing track record, and he’s very excited about this presentation. It would be great if you could attend, and perhaps even ask a question or two.

]]> By: Mary Carmen http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/comment-page-1/#comment-183286 Mary Carmen Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:12:38 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/#comment-183286 I am definitely heading to Monk's for dinner either Thursday or Saturday night for some Belgium goodness. We need to meet up some time that weekend. My schedule is really open with the exception of Friday. I am definitely heading to Monk’s for dinner either Thursday or Saturday night for some Belgium goodness. We need to meet up some time that weekend. My schedule is really open with the exception of Friday.

]]> By: Meredith Farkas http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/comment-page-1/#comment-183284 Meredith Farkas Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:03:50 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/#comment-183284 Thanks so much for the recommendations, Stacey! They both sound really great (even without shoofly pie)! Thanks so much for the recommendations, Stacey! They both sound really great (even without shoofly pie)!

]]> By: Stacey http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/comment-page-1/#comment-183282 Stacey Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:51:49 +0000 http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/01/05/my-tentative-ala-midwinter-schedule/#comment-183282 Meredith -- I can't make it to Midwinter, but I do have a suggestion for a really nice lunch/dinner place that is close to the Convention Center: <a href="http://www.vintage-philadelphia.com/site/index.cfm" rel="nofollow">Vintage Wine Bar</a>. (Ignore the chi-chi-ness of the website. It's a really nice, friendly place.) <a href="http://www.creperie-beaumonde.com/" rel="nofollow">Beau Monde</a> is also wonderful for brunch and worth the trip. Hope you have a great time! Meredith –

I can’t make it to Midwinter, but I do have a suggestion for a really nice lunch/dinner place that is close to the Convention Center: Vintage Wine Bar.

(Ignore the chi-chi-ness of the website. It’s a really nice, friendly place.)

Beau Monde is also wonderful for brunch and worth the trip.

Hope you have a great time!

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