Conference

The COMO (Georgia Council of Media Organizations) conference in Athens was a wonderful way to spend the day. I got in early (never know about Atlanta traffic!) and so got to spend a lot of time in the exhibits. And I am so glad I did! Not only did I score a huge box of free KAPCO book stuff, I also got a cup from my alma mater (go Gamecocks!) and signed up with Jr. Library Guild. I know a lot of libraries who use this company but I had never heard the details before. One payment (with new order incentive it came to under $8.00 a hardback with protective cover!) and we get new books all year. I was surprised it worked for a single grade level but their collections are great and a perfect fit for high interest/low level and advanced.

The sessions I attended were “proving your worth : using reports to promote media center”, “practical ways to energize your media program,”, GLMA grants for your library program” (so going to apply for one of these!), and “reality check”. I got something great out of every one and attending really instills the need to share with each other, even when we think our budget and calendars with be strained to support attendance.