In order to help LAMPers be successful, LAMP attempts to encourage professional involvement while LAMP scholars are still students. Not only does professional involvement in activities such as conferences and paper writing help accustom LAMP scholars to the kinds of activities that will be expected of them when they enter the profession, but it also helps them to begin building a network of professional contacts.
For these and other reasons, not the least of which was that travel is fun, LAMP was happy to help some LAMPers attend this year’s ALA Conference in Washington, D.C.
The ALA’s Diversity and Outreach Fair provided LAMP with an opportunity to present a poster about LAMP, informing or reminding the broader LIS community of the important goals and values which LAMP serves and of LAMP’s specific and unique approach to promoting those goals.
While in Washington, LAMPers had a chance, not only to learn from the countless sessions, talks, vendors, and colleagues, but also to enjoy the cultural resources collected together in our nation’s capital. D.C. happens to be one of the best places to get Ethiopian cuisine, and some of the LAMP scholars were able to set aside some time to enjoy lunch at an Ethiopian restaurant. It was wonderful!
