The conference, which is more often held in places like Chicago and New Orleans, had a beach and surfing theme this year. It seems to me that the more natural theme would have been Disneyland, Mickey Mouse, and Splash Mountain, but maybe that didn't fit the image that the ALA wants to project.
Although, one of the more popular events, the Book Cart Drill Team World Championships, makes it seem like the profession is trying to loosen up its image and not take itself so seriously in the minds of the public.
This team is from Austin, Texas, and was the runner-up to a team from Santa Monica, California.
