Now we say things like "metadata", "resource sharing and fulfillment", "information professional", and "How very 2.0 of you." It's also recognized in the new names we are giving things and people. This is evident with The Lipstick Librarian, You Don't Look Like a Librarian, and other web sites and blogs dedicated to breaking down the stereotype. Within the profession we are definitely changing the way we think about ourselves.
I think what it also means is that the stereotype is still so pervasive that people are surprised when people don't fit into it. So- what does that mean? I think it means that I don't fit the stereotype. The first time I heard this was actually my first time in library school. If you read my first post, you know that technically the answer to that, for me, is "no." But I've been in the "biz" for years now, and have had people say that to me more times than I can count. (click to play the video when you follow the link) So, I'm off in the morning for the joy and the agony of ALA Annual 2007. Missing my favorite weekend in Columbus OH which includes Comfest and the Pride Celebration- this is the weekend every year that I need to experience to remind me that I can live here happily.Not having a night where I can stay in my room and order room service until Monday night- I'll be so ready for that.All the last minute appointments I know I'll have to make and keep.Renaissance Mayflower (MAY) Grand Ballroom "The Ultimate Debate: Do Libraries Innovate" Saturday, J~ 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.The OCLC Symposium: Is the Library Open? Another work plug, but these symposiums are always so good.Going to the Nationals vs Indians game on Saturday night with about 30 of my work friends.I don't expect anyone to have read my blog, but I'm legit now baby The OCLC Blog Salon - even though I work for OCLC, I've never been.So, here are lists for the reasons behind both. I both look forward to and dread this event twice every year. A time for fun, learning, and lots and lots of working. Time to head off to that bi-annual Bacchanalia for Librarians, otherwise known as ALA.
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