Manitoba Libraries Conference 2005 Day 1

I and a few colleagues are trying to blog the Manitoba Libraries Conference. Day 1 has come and gone with yours truely blogging the following:

• Dusting off the CBC Archives: Exploring the rich online resource of CBC
• Book Lust with Nancy Pearl: The Perils and pleasures of a life of reading.
• Information for All: Using new technologies to provide library service to those with perceptual disabilities.
• A Tour of Statistics Canada: 30 Tips in 60 Minutes.

Some quick thoughts about blogging a conference.

• Snag the summary from the conference program. Your notes might not make sense but at least the summary will help to put them into context!
• During the presentation make your notes but don't expect to be able to duplicate the presentation. Don't be afraid to put your own organization to your notes.
• Try to find time to add in your thoughts.
• Don't try to post immediately after the session.
• Do try to find time to network with your colleagues and enjoy the exhibitors!
• Recommend that organizers can expect 2 blog postings per day. Trying to blog your notes about every session you attend is insane.

This all being said ... I'm looking forward to tomorrow!