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kyburgWent to my Bookworm training (for working the LA Times Festival of Books as a volunteer) last night and was heartily welcomed as a New Worm! Huzzah!
(Truly. If these people could be happier to see me, I don't know how. It's sincere, they adore me and wish to make this as fun as they possibly can for me. They've thought of everything, and I couldn't be happier. They think like I do.)
I have maps, schedules, parking passes...a list of expected equipment that will be issued to me (and they will need back), and a set of forms to fill out during the day. I'll be managing between 6 to 8 volunteers as an Area Captain, and will be working with another Area Captain dealing with getting people in and out of panels nicely and neatly all day Saturday. I work the outside of the room, my contemporary will be working the inside of the room.
I get to manage lines. Actually, I will be managing the people, managing the lines.
I already know where the handicapped access point to my building is. I already know what I plan to do to manage guests who need to use it (they'll be taken in like folks with credentials). Where the nearest TTY station is. (And I plan to press my DS with Pictochat into service. Fear not. I am mighty and damn experienced.)
I already know where the nearest first-aid station is. Where the nearest bathrooms are. Where my lunch is coming from. Who to call instead of 911, and I'll have that number in my cell phone tonight.
What I'll be wearing.
And I know what kind of crowd I'll be dealing with. They've given me Dodd Hall - which will be hosting all the mystery writers/books panels. Go check the schedule on the website for Saturday. Dodd Hall. That's where I'll be.
Now. To the discussion last night - the volunteer coordinator (who I also have a cell # for - now - yay) had a couple of things to tell us about what was new this year.
They've covered children and traditional adult ages very well, they think. They're trying to extend their reach into the young adult categories this year, with two types of areas - one, still under development...and two? An area for comics, manga, game-related so and forth, called...wait for it...the Comic Strip.
Guess where it is. Just guess. *wriggles*
Next to Dodd Hall.
Then he asked the room if anyone knew anything about something called Twitter...I lost it.
Most of the folks in the room are my age or older, mind. I'm telling them about Twitter, how it works and what to expect from a group of folks using it during a panel.
I was also the bright penny who asked about cell phone cameras when they were discussing photo policy. (For the record? No pictures. You want to take them, get press credentials FROM THE TIMES and leave the flash at home. Fergitabout the flash.) Laptops? UH. Someone brought one into a panel and used it? I didn't have the heart to tell them about the built in microphones most have. Policy says it really isn't polite to the people around you, so please no. That's the policy on laptops.
Everything, BTW, is "please, no." People don't respond to that, I got someone to call to let them have special attention. And that's how they want to handle things. I love them.
Oh, there will be security all over the place. There is also a "free speech area" which is where I suspect people get sent who were rude, clueless and pushy...I got handed stuff politely everywhere on campus last year. I had no issue to report with it. I doubt I will even know the "free speech area" from the rest of the campus. If that changes, I'll let you know.
AOD staffers will be deeply amused that to hear that the LA Times Book Festival has color-coded badges AND wristbands to designate special access, and the wristband set includes a bright REDACTED one for "costumed guests." That's right - they've had problems with ROGUE CLOWNS coming to the festival and passing themselves off as LA Times staff/VIP/whatsits. (With all the children-specific events, it's not entirely a laughing matter, but my sense of the absurd is just having a field day with this.)
With the advent of ...dadadum...THE COMIC STRIP...and cosplayers...I am much amused. I'm taking my camera. I'll document any cosplayers I find working for the LA Times. You can tell by the BRIGHT REDACTED tag.
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kiyone, you REALLY want to come out for this. It's free, and I'll be there both days. You want comics immersion, here you go. Take a look at who's coming. I know you've been here A LOT this year already, but this is cheaper than Disney and a whole different exposure. Matter of fact, ANYONE doing web comics, or whatever...should show up. Really. Hey. I'll take flyers for you.
My writers...why oh why aren't you COMING. *whines*
(I'm not going to make anyone get on a plane or plan to get on a plane today, mind. No. Won't do it. Glad I'm not.)
There is a walking tour on Saturday, the 20th that I've been invited to do - not required as a Bookworm, but - I'm going to take Balls and see if there's any WiFi action. If so - I can definitely share favorite sites....
I'd so be a Virtual Adept, if I was a Mage. Tragic, it is.
(Truly. If these people could be happier to see me, I don't know how. It's sincere, they adore me and wish to make this as fun as they possibly can for me. They've thought of everything, and I couldn't be happier. They think like I do.)
I have maps, schedules, parking passes...a list of expected equipment that will be issued to me (and they will need back), and a set of forms to fill out during the day. I'll be managing between 6 to 8 volunteers as an Area Captain, and will be working with another Area Captain dealing with getting people in and out of panels nicely and neatly all day Saturday. I work the outside of the room, my contemporary will be working the inside of the room.
I get to manage lines. Actually, I will be managing the people, managing the lines.
I already know where the handicapped access point to my building is. I already know what I plan to do to manage guests who need to use it (they'll be taken in like folks with credentials). Where the nearest TTY station is. (And I plan to press my DS with Pictochat into service. Fear not. I am mighty and damn experienced.)
I already know where the nearest first-aid station is. Where the nearest bathrooms are. Where my lunch is coming from. Who to call instead of 911, and I'll have that number in my cell phone tonight.
What I'll be wearing.
And I know what kind of crowd I'll be dealing with. They've given me Dodd Hall - which will be hosting all the mystery writers/books panels. Go check the schedule on the website for Saturday. Dodd Hall. That's where I'll be.
Now. To the discussion last night - the volunteer coordinator (who I also have a cell # for - now - yay) had a couple of things to tell us about what was new this year.
They've covered children and traditional adult ages very well, they think. They're trying to extend their reach into the young adult categories this year, with two types of areas - one, still under development...and two? An area for comics, manga, game-related so and forth, called...wait for it...the Comic Strip.
Guess where it is. Just guess. *wriggles*
Next to Dodd Hall.
Then he asked the room if anyone knew anything about something called Twitter...I lost it.
Most of the folks in the room are my age or older, mind. I'm telling them about Twitter, how it works and what to expect from a group of folks using it during a panel.
I was also the bright penny who asked about cell phone cameras when they were discussing photo policy. (For the record? No pictures. You want to take them, get press credentials FROM THE TIMES and leave the flash at home. Fergitabout the flash.) Laptops? UH. Someone brought one into a panel and used it? I didn't have the heart to tell them about the built in microphones most have. Policy says it really isn't polite to the people around you, so please no. That's the policy on laptops.
Everything, BTW, is "please, no." People don't respond to that, I got someone to call to let them have special attention. And that's how they want to handle things. I love them.
Oh, there will be security all over the place. There is also a "free speech area" which is where I suspect people get sent who were rude, clueless and pushy...I got handed stuff politely everywhere on campus last year. I had no issue to report with it. I doubt I will even know the "free speech area" from the rest of the campus. If that changes, I'll let you know.
AOD staffers will be deeply amused that to hear that the LA Times Book Festival has color-coded badges AND wristbands to designate special access, and the wristband set includes a bright REDACTED one for "costumed guests." That's right - they've had problems with ROGUE CLOWNS coming to the festival and passing themselves off as LA Times staff/VIP/whatsits. (With all the children-specific events, it's not entirely a laughing matter, but my sense of the absurd is just having a field day with this.)
With the advent of ...dadadum...THE COMIC STRIP...and cosplayers...I am much amused. I'm taking my camera. I'll document any cosplayers I find working for the LA Times. You can tell by the BRIGHT REDACTED tag.
kiyone, you REALLY want to come out for this. It's free, and I'll be there both days. You want comics immersion, here you go. Take a look at who's coming. I know you've been here A LOT this year already, but this is cheaper than Disney and a whole different exposure. Matter of fact, ANYONE doing web comics, or whatever...should show up. Really. Hey. I'll take flyers for you.My writers...why oh why aren't you COMING. *whines*
(I'm not going to make anyone get on a plane or plan to get on a plane today, mind. No. Won't do it. Glad I'm not.)
There is a walking tour on Saturday, the 20th that I've been invited to do - not required as a Bookworm, but - I'm going to take Balls and see if there's any WiFi action. If so - I can definitely share favorite sites....
I'd so be a Virtual Adept, if I was a Mage. Tragic, it is.
