A simple workflow template to follow is Who What When Where Why How. Include an introduction. Use style sheets for consistency and especially for accessibility. #nasig2023

For resources that are exceptions to the usual workflow, keep notes in the order record rather than cluttering up the main documentation. #nasig2023

Create/update documentation when: you’re doing the task, when a change happens, or when established procedure doesn’t work anymore. Ask someone else to test it out and to ask questions. #nasig2023

Document the main steps of a workflow, not all the fiddly exceptions. Include skills needed and relevant links or file paths. #nasig2023

Three jumping evening social tables happened at #nasig2023 and I was happy to re-acquaint myself with #Illimat, a very good game.

Absolutely thrilled to discover that not everyone is playing Superfight at the late night social this year. I’ve bee promised a game of Illimat later. #nasig2023 #boardgames

One down, 1.15 to go. #nasig2023

The panel of speakers in my session are sitting in front of a window and are brightly backlit. I find myself squinting at them from my seat. It just occurred to me that I probably look grumpy and/or confused. Sorry, speakers! I'm just trying to see you. #nasig2023

Trying to do more with less sucks, but having enough staffing for people to focus fully on only one of two aspects of departmental work can lead to siloing. Communication throughout and across workflows is key. #nasig2023

“…so god help you people in Acquisitions, thank you.” 😂 #nasig2023 Seriously though the MSI Fullerton Men of Color Collection is lit. 🔥 https://www.fullerton.edu/msi/

A good example of valuable work often performed by marginalized communities in libraries is https://homosaurus.org/ … recently called out by Tucker Carlson, “but he just got fired, so joke’s on him.” #nasig2023

I think the keynote speaker just made a serials cataloging joke, because there were scattered chuckles. My understanding is that laughing is the only way to survive serials cataloging. #nasig2023

People who ask what you are or where you really come from are either deeply ignorant, deeply dickish, or both, and definitely racist. [my opinionated paraphrase] #nasig2023

Good first full day of #nasig2023. Good night, NASIGteers!

listening to a presentation about transformative agreement models😀

but it's presented by folks from the publisher who remains #1 on my shit list for their pricing and negotiation 😡

::sigh::

#nasig2023

Where your institution puts its money does reflect its values. #nasig2023

Embed EDI in OD (Organizational Development). “It’s impossible to remove the eggs once you’ve made the batter.” (And where are we without batter?) #nasig2023

Retention (compared to recruitment) is harder; it involves changing the culture. Some things are likely beyond our control, BUT we can provide systems of support and set people up to succeed (and what does “succeed” mean?). #nasig2023

Be honest to candidates about where the institution is — and isn’t — on the process of fostering inclusivity and diversity. Correct processes centered on whiteness and the dominant culture. Consider who benefits most from existing structures and dynamics. Eliminate extractive labor practices! (Remove barriers) #nasig2023

Rather than focusing how individuals can bring the organization diversity, create a environment of inclusion and care including accountability. #nasig2023