Enjoy the pictures below, as well as the always entertaining conference report.
One of the dozen or so bars and restaurants, this one rotates 360 degrees (hourly?) so you get a different view of the Cascades gardens, as you sip your beverage (yes, that's Denise's head). Overlooking the Volare Italian restaurant (foreshadowing), and the fountain in front of the Pub District.
The mayor of Nashville informed us that his city is the fastest growing most exciting city, ever. Pat Sommers reconsiders the hostile takeover of Endeavor and Innovative in the same year. Keynote speaker, Lawyer-turned-author, David Baldacci and his "Drew Carry-esque" wit were absolutely powerful.
Client presenters included Bill Burkholder (far right, Bucknell) and Anne Robinson from the Weakest Link. A 17-bus convoy took the full contingent to the Wildhorse Saloon, a conference-friendly bar in the center of Nashville. There was plenty of "Can a librarian really dance?" humor, to which Renate did her two-steppin' best to answer the question! (psst... bring back the DJ dance)
The always engaging, SIRSI "Dean of Futurology" Stephen Abram, talked about handheld wireless, point-of-need content, and how Homer 3.0 can help. Mary Lee Kennedy, Harvard Business school library director, discussed how we might better identify student behaviors and determine usage patterns.
The less-than-charming dining hall, with Dipnic-style seating were not favs of the 900+ attendees. However, PA libraries were wined-and-dined at the lovely Ristorante, where a heated debate ensued over the origin of the song "Volare." (I could be wrong, but I believe Dean Martin wrote the song, which was later popularized by Bobby Darin.)
Our good friends from Michigan were in attendance. Ed Pino poses next to the indoor Niagara, while Denise scans the lovely botanical gardens.
Mark and Lisa Witteman, the SIRSI royal family. You may recall, March 10, 2003, Mark does (vaguely). He and Lisa stayed up all night, rescuing our server and data. I was effusive with my love and devotion! Denise is Nixon-esque in the Cascades lobby. Max, Ask Andy - Uma, Oprah.
After a whirlwind trip "Down South," even the most true-blue-stater would be in the mood for NASCAR. So, imagine my excitement, a cubicle full of racing regalia! A month later, there are still new discoveries. Such attention to detail would reassure any systems librarian, to know that computing and systems and networking were SO stable, as to allow for this sort of careful prank plannning and execution. (psst ... I can wait a long time to exact my revenge)
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