When you see the hotel has prepared for librarians:
It's almost as if there are a bunch of librarians here. #alamw18 #librarylife pic.twitter.com/81Xj8epuNE
— Ariel Factor Birdoff (she/they)✡️📚🏳️🌈BLM ACAB (@Madam_Pince) February 9, 2018
But then you remember…
Conference life is so different from regular life… #alamw18
— Lessa Nani Pelayo-Lozada (@Lessa4Libraries) February 10, 2018
If it’s your first time attending #alamw18, networking is everything!
https://twitter.com/_stephenashley/status/962122066513113088
After introducing yourself, it’s time to head to the opening session, which hosted two inspirational speakers.
Listening to Marley Dias is giving me hope for the future. #alamw18
— Danielle Johnson (@dwhren) February 9, 2018
“Take time for yourself always.” Patrice Cullors’ advice to Marley Dias. (Also good advice to anyone committed to social justice) #alamw18
— Annie Pho (she/her) (@catladylib) February 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/baconvoodoo/status/962121430425993221
After the session, it’s time to practice your fast walking to the exhibits. (Also your carrying skills.)
https://twitter.com/bibliothecate/status/962149851617046530
However, if you skip out on opening night of exhibits, you begin to plan how to pack your second suitcase.
https://twitter.com/cardiganhunter/status/962141712171769857
After exhibits, there are some evening events that continue to inspire.
Wasn’t expecting a tear jerker, but it was sincerely moving to hear how much @LanceMW has impacted the lives of those around him in the library community, devoted to public service. Congrats on a well deserved 2018 Librarian of the Year! @LibraryJournal #alamw18 pic.twitter.com/oHVDBHTYDS
— Meghan Davis (@MeghanDavisVT) February 10, 2018
As always, the first day of #alamw18 means a nice long sleep afterwards.
Me rn #alamw18 pic.twitter.com/AxweyccuMs
— Jill Grunenwald (@Jill_Grun) February 10, 2018
P.S. Hot tip for the rest of the weekend: If you’re attend a signing, make sure to get in line early or you might end up behind the big blue bear.
The official end of every book-signing line during the conference #alamw18 pic.twitter.com/gxtuND59as
— Galen Charlton (@gmcharlt) February 9, 2018
And #alaleftbehind folks, we’ll make sure to bug your colleagues to bring you back ARCs and swag.
Please post freely from #alamw18. Books, food, signage, I won’t judge. Thank you. #alaleftbehind
— Andrienne (@deienara) February 10, 2018