This was my third time attending the Distance Library Services Conference (formerly known as the Off-Campus Library Services Conference), and it once again was a well-planned, well-put together, informative conference. The narrow focus of this conference makes it so useful to the work of Distance Librarians; plus it's always great to commiserate with people who encounter similar difficulties and joys!
Memphis was a great host city and the Peabody was an extraordinary venue for the conference (only downside was not having free wireless access available in each presentation room). On Tuesday night, I had the opportunity to dine with 17 librarians from around the country at Charles Vergos' Rendezvous; a true dry-rub BBQ restaurant! With the Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis' Triple A affiliate) playing just across the street from the Peabody, a handful of us took in a baseball game Wednesday night. Ours was the "Lucky Row" for the night so we got our mugs on the big screen and we each took home a plastic baseball bat and wiffle ball...well, those of us who drove or brought a really large suitcase brought it home! (Only my wiffle ball made it!) Thursday night I took a self-guided tour around the area, visiting Beale street, and ending up at Huey's (a local hamburger joint).
Each session I attended offered me oppportunities to learn something new, hear new perspectives, and meet wonderful librarians .
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