Nevada Library Association Conference, Elko 2009

I went to present results from my sabbatical research, unfortunately I only presented to seven people and garnered a big conference planning tip: DO NOT offset workshops.

It went like this:

1:30 - 2:30 Session 1, Session 2, Session 3
1:30 - 3:00 Session 4
1:30 - 4:30 session 5 (a business meeting)

2:30 - 3:45 Session 6
2:45 - 3:45 Session 7
3:15 - 4:30 Session 8
3:15 - 4:30 Session 9


Now you figure out what you'll go to? NOT a good way to maximize attendance, particularly with that big ol business meeting happening. What's particularly funny is that the sessions on Day 1 were synchronized and well planned. I couldn't really believe what was happening. I've never presented to fewer than a couple dozen in years. I get good reviews/evaluations, and this was really surprising. Ah well, at least I tried. The eight of us actually did have a nice session together.

Two great things about this conference. The first was the keynote speaker Nick Arnette, comedian and educator. He spoke about bringing fun into the workplace.

The other fabulous thing was Lamoille Canyon. See more pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsemenza/4014767880/in/set-72157622591547636/

Clark County Public Library - Nevada

Another instance of segregating and labeling reference books onto tables.

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Do and Don't signage outside of library. To see the verbiage go to my original photo on flickr at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsemenza/2318979664/sizes/o/

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Outlets mounted on the inside of a library carrel.

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Scanner in the info commons area.

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Information commons at UNLV. The computer tables are in this huge atrium area and have glass umbrella like things over them. These umbrellas are allegedly useful at keeping the sound levels down.

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Exterior of the gorgeous UNLV library.

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Fabulous and impressive meeting room.

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Space saving measure: put the government document collection into compact shelving.

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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This was an interesting way to honor donors. Notice the plaque at the end of the table.

University of Nevada - Reno

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Okay, I know you're wondering why it's a picture of the Reno sign. Well, my sabbatical scheduling meant that I went to Reno during the time they were moving into their new library. I got to see the new library aka Knowledge Center, but without most of the furnishings. So go here: http://www.knowledgecenter.unr.edu/ to take a look at the website.

Here is where they are the most bold users of the simple IM/Chat interface. The University webpage IM/Chat is the library's. In other words, the reference librarians are the first in line for answering all incoming questions through this service.

Sorry, no photos from me for this library. Well not yet anyway. Reno is on the way to my in-laws in California, so I'll be back there soon.

-- Jenny

Clark County Public Library - Las Vegas

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On my way out of town I stopped at the Clark County Public Library. They have the cutest used bookstore in the basement. It is run by the Friends of the Library group and proceeds go to the library. They sell weeded and donated materials. Other public and a few academic libraries are doing this too. -- Jenny

For more pictures of the library see:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsemenza/sets/72157604073291123/

University of Nevada Las Vegas

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This is a gorgeous building with lots of open spaces, computers, and study supporting ambiance. They are part of the trend where service points are being consolidated. The idea is that fewer may be better, that way students aren't sent from one service point to another looking for answers.

More pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsemenza/sets/72157604073262313/