Last night from 8:00 - 10:00, I had the pleasure of sitting in on the committee meeting for Fabulous Films for Young Adults. The group presents an annual list of films based on a theme in helping with collection development, "readers" advisory (would that be viewers advisory) and presenting programs for young adults. Friend to Waltham Public Library, Sarah Sogigian, is chair of this committee was very nice to let me sit in. While I can't reveal what was discussed at this meeting, since the list has not been completed, I can say that I really enjoyed hearing what everyone had to say. It was fun to be at a meeting with YA (or YA friendly) librarians, again. It had been awhile since I had. It was also fun to chat with other YA librarians around the country.
This morning, I sat in on the meeting for the advisory committee to the Office for Literacy and Outreach Services. There was more discussion about the Adult literacy toolkit. I also learned about other toolkits available through the office, such as "Keys to Engaging Older Adults @ your Library". Some of the libraries cited for having great programs for seniors include Alameda County Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and Old Bridge Public Library.
A member of the ALA executive board, Michael Porter discussed some talking points, including e-content and libraries and ever changing landscape involving that.
Okay, I'm getting a little tired so I'm going to head over to the exhibit hall so more to come, later.
See y'all.
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