FROM THE EDITOR
By Barb Cressman,
cfblc@eiu.edu
What a treat it will be to meet for Midwinter in San Antonio this year! We can take a brief respite from winter coats and earmuffs while we enjoy the temperate January climate typical to this fair city. Being the eighth largest city in the United States, San Antonio has much to offer in the way of historic sites, museums, art galleries, and gardens. As a resident of a rural community on the east central Illinois prairie, I especially enjoy the opportunity to be reunited with my LIRT colleagues in the big cities.
But, what is the main purpose of the Midwinter Conference? This is the time when most of our committee work is done and we put plans into high gear for the Annual Conference. The Midwinter atmosphere is that of informality and business, and this is a great time for prospective members to visit various meetings and get acquainted with the internal workings of committees. Being a member of LIRT is an important part of my career. I highly value this layer of my professional life that thrives independently of my everyday work activities. It’s a great feeling to be a part of a huge network of information professionals who share a common ideal of excellence in library instruction. Anytime of the year, I can turn to the LIRT membership to share experiences and seek advice.
If you’re not already a member of LIRT, I hope you will come by our all-committees meeting (Saturday, January 15, 9:30-12:30.) We will welcome you with open arms. And, don’t forget to have some fun in San Antonio — you’ll find me in the gardens when I’m not at meetings!
-- Barb Cressman
