NJLA 2008 Conference Tech Committee Sessions

The Technology Committee is sponsoring the following four sessions at the NJLA 2008 Conference at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, NJ from April 30th through May 1st, 2008:

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Title: “The Scriblio solution for improving the library OPAC”

Presenter: Casey Bisson, Information Architect
Plymouth State University, Lamson Library
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Blog: http://about.scriblio.net/
Blog: http://MaisonBisson.com/

Abstract:
Learn about the simple yet elegant Scriblio OPAC interface solution using WordPress and open source software, which Bisson created, and for which he received the prestigious Mellon Award for Technology Collaboration in December, 2006. The Scriblio software will revolutionize the online search process by allowing titles and descriptions of library holdings to be found on the Internet.

*Cosponsored by the NJLA Technical Services Section

Date/Time:  May 1st, 2:30PM-3:20PM

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Title: “Blogging, RSS & Academic Libraries – Applications and Technology”

Presenter: Denise O’Shea, Systems Librarian, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Abstract:
Are you looking for a more effective way to communicate within your library, and with your library patrons? This presentation starts with an overview of blogging in academic libraries. It uses real world examples from academic libraries to illustrate applications and best practices, and wraps up with a discussion of RSS – what it is and its use in the academic environment

Date/Time: May 1st, 11:30AM – 12:20PM

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Title: Second Life for Academic Libraries

Panel Session Members:
1) Steven M. Adams
Biological and Life Sciences Librarian
Princeton University
Fine Hall — Biology Library
http://etc.princeton.edu/sl/

2) Sister Anita Talar,
Education Librarian,
Seton Hall University Library
http://tltc.shu.edu/virtualworlds/

3) Craig Anderson
Reference Librarian
Nancy Thompson Library
Kean University
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City/220/60/24/?x=561&y=561&img=http%3A//pics.livejournal.com/keanlibrary/pic/0000r1dt&title=Kean%20University%20Library&msg=Come%20visit%20us%20in%20Second%20Life

Abstract:
Panel Session on the uses of the Second Life virtual world online environment to deliver research and information literacy instruction services in three academic libraries in New Jersey.

Date/Time:  May 1st, 9Am to 9:50AM

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Title: “Technology Innovation Forum”

Abstract:
Featuring the nominees and winner(s) of the 2008 NJLA College and University Section Technology Innovation Award, which honors a librarian or group of librarians for innovative use and application of technology in a New Jersey academic library. The award may be given either in recognition of a specific project, or for ongoing delivery of
innovative technology applications.The purpose of the award is to recognize leadership in developing new technologies for academic libraries.

Date/Time: April 30th, 3:30PM- 5:30PM

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For more information on the NJLA 2008 Conference, go to:

http://www.njla.org/conference/2008/