The Now: October 5, 2022

October was the month I scheduled everything that I would get to "later." Now that "later" is here, I'm crying because my calendar is so full. It wouldn't be all that bad except I lose an entire week to a conference and a couple of days to holidays and daycare closures. Next time, I'm going to be more cognizant of myself when I say I will get to something "later."

Here are the to three things I am focusing on.

1. Website Usability Testing - The script is in good shape but we are doing one more beta test with a staffer who is not involved with the project. I have already started my work to get volunteers for the actual test runs. Happily, I have more students than I need. Now I just need to schedule them all. At least I gave myself through November for that. Also, I need to track down a few faculty members.
2. Reference Assignment Design - We met to today to hash out some stuff. First, we knocked out the general outline of a poster that's due in a few weeks. Then we brainstormed for another poster proposal that's due next week. Finally, we scheduled some meetings to discuss the next configuration of our codebook and our first joint coding session. The good news is that we have a lot of ideas of what to do with our research. The bad news is that it's a lot of work.
3. Internet Librarian Presentation - I brain dumped and then structured an outline of what I want to talk about. I'm presenting on remote customer service which is something I talk about a lot. I'm trying to condense it all into an understandable session that is both actionable and a bit novel for those who've heard me speak on this topic before. I have to get my slides done before I fly out in less than two weeks.
   

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