FutureTech for Libraries Symposium

The NJLA Information Technology Section and the Technology Committee of the NJLA College and University Section invite you to:

The FutureTech for Libraries Symposium
Date: Friday, June 13, 2008
Time: 9:30AM – 3:30PM, includes coffee, tea, fruit and danish in the morning and lunch in the Cafe.
Place: The College of New Jersey Library Auditorium

Keynote Speaker:
Steven J. Bell, Associate University Librarian for Research and InstructionalServices, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, PA

Presenting:
“Why are we doing this? Designing Future Technology Adoption into the Business of Libraries”:

Followed by Pecha Kucha*s with the following proponents and skeptics discussing:

1 Open Source Tools for Libraries
Pro: Edward Corrado, SUNY Binghamton
Skeptic: James Farrugia, Drew University

2 Video Production and Marketing
Pro: Nancy Dowd, NJ State Library
Skeptic: Mary Mallery, Montclair State University

3 Gaming in Libraries
Pro: Bob Keith, Princeton Public Library
Skeptic: Amy Kearns, CJRLC

4 Virtual Reference
Pro: Marie Radford, Rutgers U. SCILS
Skeptic: Beth Cackowski,QandAnj Project Manager

5 E-books and Digital Libraries
Pro: Linda Langschied, Rutgers U. Scholarly Communications Center
Skeptic: Marc Meola, The College of New Jersey

6 Federated Search Tools
Pro: Sharon Yang, Rider U. Libraries
Skeptic: Denise O’Shea, Fairleigh Dickinson U.

7 Library 2.0 Social Networking
Pro: Janie Hermann, Princeton Public Library
Skeptic: Peter Bromberg, SJRLC

8 Second Life in Libraries
Pro: Kathleen Hughes, Montclair State University
Skeptic: Steven Adams, Princeton University

Cost: $35 for NJLA and ACRL/nj members; $52.50 for nonmembers; $17.50 for students.

To register, please print out and mail the online form at :
http://www.njla.org/programs/futuretech.pdf

Registration will close on Friday, June 6, 2008. We will send you confirmation and parking instructions after you register.

The NJLA Information Technology Section and the College and University Section would like to thank and acknowledge additional supportfrom The College of New Jersey and TCNJ Library administrative staff.