{"id":2220,"date":"2012-03-07T20:48:45","date_gmt":"2012-03-08T01:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=2220"},"modified":"2013-05-27T13:20:37","modified_gmt":"2013-05-27T17:20:37","slug":"librarians-swarm-austin-a-handy-sxsw-interactive-primer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=2220","title":{"rendered":"Librarians Swarm Austin! A Handy SXSW Interactive Primer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>by Paul Vinelli, graduate student in the School of Information at the University of Texas at Austin<\/i><\/p>\n

Librarians Swarm Austin! A Handy SXSW Interactive Primer<\/b><\/p>\n

SXSW Interactive is an overwhelming assault on the senses. Fortunately, over the past few months a team of top library professionals from across the country has worked incredibly hard to make the conference accessible, productive and fun. Here are some resources for folks coming to Austin (or who are partial to conferences in general)…<\/p>\n

PRIMER<\/b>
\nIf you’re looking for a basic introduction to the melee, I’ve put together a presentation entitled “Unofficial SXSWi Primer for Rowdy Librarians<\/a>.”<\/b> The primer features tips for navigating the conference, useful items to bring, suggested networking questions and places to check out in Austin.
\n http:\/\/slidesha.re\/ylzBB9<\/a><\/p>\n

#sxswLAM FACEBOOK GROUP<\/b>
\nThe #sxswLAM = Library* + Archiv* + Museum* Facebook group has been a fountain for creative brainstorming and a fantastic way for attendees to network. Andrea Davis and Myrna Morales are the whirling dervishes behind the forum and keep everyone up-to-date on original projects and events. I’d suggest joining as quickly as you can. https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/sxswLAM\/<\/a><\/p>\n

DRINKUP<\/b>
\nKelsey Gibson of Serials Solutions has arranged to sponsor a swinging party: #sxswLAM: Librar* Drinkup SXSWi 2012. The event is billed as a way to “simmer down after a day chock-full of panels and awesomeness that is SXSW before gearing up for the full night ahead.” We also owe a hat tip to Eduardo Loera of ProQuest for securing the space. The meetup is happening on Saturday, March 10th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Skinny’s Ballroom, which is located at 115 San Jacinto Boulevard.
\n http:\/\/sxswlibrarydrinkup2012.eventbrite.com\/ <\/a><\/p>\n

PROMOTING LIBRARIES<\/b>
\nJohn Chrastka spearheaded a campaign to raise funding for an assortment of library promotion tools. One example: temporary tattoos designed by artist Ted Davis (see graphic). We’re going to encourage conference attendees to affix them to their persons and showcase their library pride. On top of that, Christina Coleman of the ALA is sending her love from Chicago by shipping us a bunch of “I Love Libraries” swag. Everyone should grab all that they can – SXSWi is as much about free stuff as anything.<\/p>\n

PANELS AND INTERVIEWS<\/b>
\nCindy Fisher has built a terrific website that documents all the featured librarian panels for this year. She’s also been collaborating with several students from UT’s School of Information to coordinate on-the-fly interviews with incoming brainiacs. Stay on the lookout for microphones and cameras\u2026 you might be a victim. http:\/\/www.sxswlam.info\/<\/a><\/p>\n

OFFICIAL SXSWi MEETUP<\/b>
\nLast but not least, Monica Sack, a savvy SXSW staff member, has booked the official Interactive Librarian Meetup for the past two years. This time it will be held on Saturday, March 10th at 5 pm at the AT&T Conference Hotel, Salon B. Mass kudos to her\u2026
\nhttp:\/\/schedule.sxsw.com\/2012\/events\/event_IAP100721<\/a><\/p>\n

We’re looking forward to seeing all of you at SXSWi.<\/p>\n

Best,
\nPaul Vinelli
\n@pavinelli
\n http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pavinelli<\/a><\/p>\n

Image by Ted Davis<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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