My Abstract Proposal Last year, I submitted an abstract proposal to become a speaker at the 8th New Librarians Symposium (NLS8). To my surprise, it (the abstract proposal, which was in the form of an HTML file) got accepted. “Hurrah!”, I thought, “I’m off to Canberra in June!” My Mentor I participated in the NLS8’s…
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My NLS7: The beach ball connection
I really, really, really wanted to attend NLS7. I’ve put in a proposal for a presentation but that was rejected. I’ve put in an application to become a volunteer but again that was rejected. I nearly lost all hope when suddenly….I saw a call out for a competition to win a registration pass. All I had…
My NLS6: A different production
Well we pulled it off ~ and very successfully at that! It’s been a blast being part of the 6th New Librarians Symposium (NLS6) crew. Here we all are at the end of the symposium BBQ ~ all seemingly tired but very happy. I know it sounds corny but I really miss this great bunch of…
Merry Christmas!
Wow! What a great year it has been for me professionally! I’ve been involved with the New Librarians Symposium since May this year, helping out with its marketing side. The Symposium will be held in Brisbane (February 2013) and I’m really looking forward to meeting up with the rest of the organising committee members and…
Marketing a symposium
I have been ecstatic since I received the news in April this year of becoming a member of the marketing sub-committee for the upcoming ALIA New Librarians Symposium (no.6) – NLS6. Not only have I become part of a dedicated, fun and passionate group of info professionals but I have just landed a voluntary job…
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