Lightning Lunch and Learn

You can do a lot in five minutes: read a magazine article, visit an ATM, grab a snack. Or -- better yet -- you could learn about a new or emerging technology at the NJLA Lightning Lunch! A tradition at the conference for several years now, the Lightning Lunch is a casual, brown-bag lunch opportunity to learn about new websites, tools and tech in quick five-minute bursts. It is also a great way to network, discover and explore ideas and technology implementation with colleagues and friends from around the state during a break in the conference action. All are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 22 between 12:30 and 2:20 p.m. in the Shrewsbury Room.

Doug Baldwin, the organizer of this event for the past several years, can certainly claim to have learned a ton from both the presenters and colleagues statewide. However, it is not only a great lunch and learning opportunity, but it is also a wonderful excuse for trying out a new and longer presentation you might be in the process of creating, or for newer presenters, a way to get your feet wet and get some practical experience in front of an audience (for a more informal and shorter amount of time!).

You might also want to check out the Brown Bag Lunch & Learn sponsored by the NJLA Reference Section on Tuesday, April 21 between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m. also in the Shrewsbury Room! Grab your lunch and discuss trending topics in reference in a casual setting. Conversation starters will be available at each table to frame and guide the topics and discussion.

Whatever your plans at the conference this year, the Reference Section Lunch & Learn and the Emerging Technologies Lightning Lunch are both fun, low-key and impactful experience that should definitely be on your list of things to do in Long Branch! See you there!