When I went to my first ALA get-together way back in…well, way, way back, I would take _every_ freebie I could get my hands on and ended up recycling as much as I could before stuffing my suitcase and backpack. As the years went by, I took fewer and fewer giveaways and, after a certain number of years, you’d have to _pay_ me to take almost anything. Nowadays, I will only accept something really practical, so enough bags, hot beverage mugs, travel containers, posters, pens, post-its, etc., and definitely no ARCs. No room for any more books either. Novel idea: borrow books and media from libraries.
7 thoughts on “ala 23 4”
notStanley
but… but… it was just SITTING there! staring at me with that soulful font. who could be so cruel hearted as to walk away from such a heartfelt plea?
Linda
Thanks for the tip on the post office! I walked 2 blocks (borrowed a rolling crate) and spent $27 shipping my books!
Gene Ambaum
Excellent glad that worked out for you!
Pharmadan
Oh it’s Esther! We haven’t seen her for a while
Gene Ambaum
Yeah, I need to figure out what she’s up to other than going to a conference. 🙂
Elliot
When I went to my first ALA get-together way back in…well, way, way back, I would take _every_ freebie I could get my hands on and ended up recycling as much as I could before stuffing my suitcase and backpack. As the years went by, I took fewer and fewer giveaways and, after a certain number of years, you’d have to _pay_ me to take almost anything. Nowadays, I will only accept something really practical, so enough bags, hot beverage mugs, travel containers, posters, pens, post-its, etc., and definitely no ARCs. No room for any more books either. Novel idea: borrow books and media from libraries.
Gene Ambaum
I always appreciate you stopping by our booth to say hello, and now that I think about it you’re usually empty-handed. 🙂
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