Official Meeting Blogger: First-Time Attendee

From my view in the newbie section, MLA’19 was all about the connections. Here are some do’s I learned for connecting at the conference. 

• DO participate in Colleague Connection.
• A mentor can provide valuable insights into MLA and librarianship.

• DO attend the New Members/First-Time Attendees Breakfast.
• Get fueled for the day with food, fun, and fellowship.
• DO share a room (if it makes sense for you).
• I answered a roommate request on my regional chapter’s email list and got to know a colleague from a neighboring state.  
• DO say hello and introduce yourself.
• Wonderful conversations can occur when you least expect them.
• DO check in with former colleagues.
• This is a great way to catch up with people you don’t often see. 
• DO attend the library school reunion.
• Reconnect with your school, learn what’s new, and meet faculty and other alumni.  
• DO check out the Networking Event. 
• I had dinner with a table full of interesting people I had just met.