The Now: October 12, 2022

This week is the most jam packed schedule I've had in a long time. It's partly due to my going out of town for a conference next week. Mostly, however, it's all the self-imposed deadlines I have for projects. I know that I can drop some balls and it, ultimately, won't matter. That doesn't mean I want that to happen. I keep telling myself that, if I make it through this week, the rest of the semester will be a breeze. *scoffs at self*

Here's what I'm focusing on:

1. Presentations - I present at Internet Librarian next week. Two weeks after that, I present at the Library Marketing and Communications Conference. I need to have my slide decks done for both by early next week. I've finished outlining and am started working on my speaking notes. Later this week, I'm going to get drafts of both slide decks done. My hope is to have everything polished and ready no later than Tuesday. I'm excited at both of these sessions, but man is it a lot of work. At least I get to talk about things I like - library branding and customer service.
2. Website Usability Testing - I did a beta test with one of our circ staffers today. That was incredibly informative and I've already made changes to the script. Later this week, I am going to start scheduling the student sessions. The good news is that 30 minutes should be plenty of time for each. The bad news is I have to fit in 10 of them with the knowledge that I will have to likely reschedule a few.
3. Going Out of Town Prep - As I mentioned, I am going to a conference next week. In order to feel good about that, I am making sure my work here is all lined up and ready for when I get back. I'm working on things for the two classes I teach the week I get back, setting up social media for when I'm out, and just doing the general admin work that is necessary when one leaves for a week. I'm also prepping for my trip by bringing a few things home from the office, updating my packing list, and making sure I don't leave anything important behind. I'm also looking at my travel and conference schedule to see what little sightseeing I can do. I would very much like to visit the Monterey Bay aquarium. 

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