by Brian Smith
I commuted to the Annual Conference for two days and was inspired by the poetry stage in the exhibit hall.
Meeting room I seek
It is not in this building
But four miles away
The room lights are dimmed
PowerPoint slides, speaker drones
I can't stay awake
Look at e-paper
The future of publishing
Books like window shades
E-books getting big
Librarians must take care
Vendors don't screw us
Website redesign
Do your homework and plan well
Usability
Exhibit hall fun
Ask questions they can't answer
I play "Stump the Rep"
To get a toy cat
I must sit through a demo
Software I don't need
AIP buffet
Anarchists nice to chat with
Free food but cash bar
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