The American Library Association's annual conference in Washington D.C. on June 28, 2010, features a competition called the Battledecks, where contestants present on the topic "Turn and Face the Change: Evolving and Revolving in Libraryland" using 12-slide decks in 5 minutes. Judges will evaluate presentations based on five criteria, with audience applause used to break ties. The event emphasizes themes of adaptability and communication within librarianship amidst change.

1. American Library Association Annual ConferenceWashington DC June 28 2010

2. Official RulesEach contestant will present on the same topic: “Turn and Face the Change: Evolving and Revolving in Libraryland”

3. There are 9 unique slide decks of 12 slides each

4. Each contestant has 5 minutes to complete their presentation

5. Judges will score each presentation on 5 criteria and assign a final score out of 25

6. Scores will be combined during musical interlude to determine the winner

7. In the event of a tie, we will use the audience applause-o-meter to determine a winnerAll competitors shall achieve fame and glory for their bravery in competing in the first ever Battledecks to be held at ALA Annual

8. The Rumble RoyaleBattledecksOfficial Scoring CategoriesContent and Credibility (did it make any sense?)

9. Poise and Gestures (were they comfortable?)

10. Flow (minimal pauses and stammering)

11. Audience response (was there any?)

12. Getting through all the slides!

13. Turn and Face the ChangeEvolving and Revolving in Libraryland

14. Old Skool LibrarianshipWalk softly and carry a big stick

15. RISK MAKING....…OR RISK TAKING?

19. Don’t let fear hold you hostage.

20. CONSIDER ALL CHANCES

21. NOT ALL CHANGEIS GOOD

24. STAFF MOTIVATION

27. Turn and Face the Evolving and Revolving in Libraryland

28. R WE LISTENIN?

29. PUBLIC APPRECIATIONCOMES IN ALL FORMS

31. OMRT Conference Survival Kit

33. Change is hard.

34. Never forget Ranganathan’s 2nd and 3rd Laws of Library Science.

37. DO YOU HAVEA STRONG MESSAGE?

38. I’m so 3008. You so 2000 and late.

41. Turn and Face the Change...Evolving and Revolving in Libraryland

44. TOO MUCH?TOO FAST?

46. DO YOU HAVEA STRONG MESSAGE?

48. CHANGE RESISTANCE?

50. Personalization

55. Turn and face the ChangeEvolving & Revolving in Libraryland

56. Running in circles

57. NOT ALL CHANGEIS GOOD

60. Red Shoes give any outfit some POP!

61. There are threats to consider.

65. According to Thomas

69. Turn and Face the ChangeEvolving and Revolving in Libraryland

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75. RIGHT.... OR.... WRONG?

76. COMMUNICATION

77. How do we make it stick?

80. Is that an e-librarian?

83. Turn and Face the Change...Evolving and Revolving in Libraryland

89. #OMRT FTW!

90. Radical transparency

95. Turn and Face the Change...Evolving and Revolving in Libraryland

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104. WHAT DOES YOUR PRODUCT SAY ABOUT YOU?

105. CHANGE RESISTANCE

108. Turn and Face the Change...Evolving and Revolving in Libraryland

112. THE RIGHT STAFF

113. SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

116. VS

117. AMEN

118. Devising Unique Classification Schemes

122. Turn and Face the Change...Evolving and Revolving in Libraryland