{"id":8,"date":"2009-07-08T12:24:20","date_gmt":"2009-07-08T17:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/?p=8"},"modified":"2009-08-12T13:27:59","modified_gmt":"2009-08-12T18:27:59","slug":"conference-tips-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nmrt.ala.org\/notes\/conference-tips-at-a-glance\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference Tips at a Glance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Programs and Meetings<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don’t be overwhelmed by the program guide! Use it to revise your schedule as needed.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don’t schedule things too tightly.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meetings and programs are held at many different hotels in the city. Use the program map to help locate them and plan your days.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s okay if you arrive late or have to leave early from a program.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Take advantage of the free shuttles.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meet people. Introduce yourself and exchange business cards or contact information.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make notes during or just after meetings while the content is still fresh in your mind.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If you want to get involved, attend committee meetings and introduce yourself to the chairperson.<\/p>\n

Exhibit Hall<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Allocate plenty of time for the Exhibits. Don’t try to see them all at once.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use the program guide to help select and find exhibitors you want to visit.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Check your Expocard, make sure it has your correct information.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use your Expocard \u2013 exhibitors can scan it to send you information later.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Visit the Exhibits early, especially to enter vendor giveaways.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don’t pick up everything. Ask exhibitors to send you information after the conference.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use the Post Office in the exhibits hall to send home what you do pick up.<\/p>\n

Other Conference Tips<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bring business cards with you.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Check Cognotes<\/a>, the daily conference newspaper<\/a>, for last-minute additions and changes.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wear your badge to meetings and social events, but NOT on the street.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Attend vendor receptions, talk to people in meetings, on the shuttle buses or at events.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Avoid listening to your MP3 player or reading when you could be meeting people.<\/p>\n

After the Conference<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep connections! Follow up with new colleagues and presenters via email, Facebook, or ALA Connect<\/a>.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apply your experiences. Discuss new ideas you learned with your co-workers.<\/p>\n

Based on \u201cTips for a Successful Annual\u201d on the Annual 2009 conference wiki<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also check out Camila Alire – Making the most of conferences<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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