Alaska Library Association Conference 2005  

Understanding Library Users

March 10-13, 2005 ~ Barrow, Alaska

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Photo Fun!

Thanks to all who have shared photos: Jo Cassidy of Big Lake Public Library, Erika Drain of Mt. Edgecumbe High School, University of Washington cataloger Adam Schiff, speaker Gail Junion Metz, and registration goddess Chris Finkler. Do you have pictures from Barrow that you would be willing to share? Please email them to me, or send me a CD.

Thanks!
Freya Anderson, Conference Chair

Inupiat Heritage Center and the Opening Reception

Award-winning Barrow Band

 

 

 

 

Heritage Center and Barrow Band from above
Nuvukmuit Dance Group
Men...
 
... women ...
... boys ...
... and girls ...
... together.
Everyone had a chance to join in with the dancing. What fun! Do you have a picture of librarians dancing with the group? Please send them to be posted!
 
What cuties!

Welcomes to Barrow

Local Arrangements Chair David Ongley introduces Ilisagvik College President Edna MacLean.

President MacLean welcomes AkLA President Judith Anglin with a beautiful ulu, in honor of the conference theme, and a hug.

<North Slope Borough Mayor George Ahmaogak gives us a brief history of Barrow and the North Slope Borough in his welcome.

City of Barrow Mayor Nate Olemaun welcomes AkLA to Barrow and presents President Judith Anglin with a beautiful jacket.
American Library Association President Carol Brey-Casiano
 
Intrepid librarians try the maktak that locals generously provided for the opening reception. It was popular with salt. Yum!
Attendees enjoy a chance to catch up with colleagues at the opening reception.
Patty Linville, past Past President  

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Around and about town...and beyond

Sessions and more

Flightseeing and farewell