- It started out with a terrific client training session in the morning, out at the clients' office. It was an excellent 2-way conversation and learning experience. We covered the library's services and resources, and much more besides. The session lasted just over 4 hours!
- After the training session, I took advantage of the inner city locale to visit a couple of interesting-looking bookshops. Yes, I found some lovely new treasures.
- I then enjoyed a very nice lunch at an atmospheric vegetarian cafe/bar. I even had a small beer (don't tell the boss!).
- And when I got back to work, there was a piece of cake and a chocolate frog waiting for me on my desk! Pretty great place to work, eh?
- I had a very enjoyable conversation in the afternoon with a friend and colleague :)
- Then I checked my Twitter, and discovered that I had been retweeted for the very first time! I felt like a bit of a legend. (let's not talk about how sad that sounds!)
- After work, I attended a talk at the Baillieu Library (University of Melbourne). Stuart Macintyre spoke about the history of Australian University libraries, which I found really interesting. Lots of informational tidbits that I hadn't been aware of, and which provide useful context for thinking about the current standing of university libraries. I purchased Stuart Macintyre's history of the University (my old stomping ground), and had it signed by the author.
- Then I rushed off to the Forum to see Steve Coogan's live show. The Forum is a bizarre venue, with oodles of character. Steve Coogan also had oodles of character(s) ... terrific show. We haven't had a lot of exposure to him here in Oz, so it was a learning curve. He played four different characters, and each one took a little getting used to before you could fully appreciate them. Pauline Calf was a blast, and I loved the final song! :)
- Tim picked me up from the train station at the end of this very chilly evening. My darling man had turned on the electric blanket in advance, swoon!
- Before going to bed, I did some mucking around on the internet and took the final steps towards preparing my website for going online. I published the website for the very first time, and ... yay! All the planets are in alignment, my domain name points to my website, and I am finally online!
Do you see what I mean? What a great day!!