Illinois - Conferences

RE: InfoCamp Seattle 2009

2009-10-06T22:26:22Z

InfoCamp Seattle 2009 is less than a week away - October 10 & 11!

This year, we can accommodate up to 350 people at InfoCamp. 247 tickets have already been sold, so if you're planning to join us at InfoCamp -- and we hope you will -- don't wait too long to register!

Register at http://infocamp2009.eventbrite.com

Get involved at http://infocampseattle.pbworks.com

Hope to see you at InfoCamp!

Your InfoCamp Seattle 2009 organizers,
Aaron, Andy, Joshua, Kathryn, Kris, Kristen, Matt, Michelle, and Rachel

InfoCamp Seattle 2009

2009-05-27T22:49:01Z

You're invited to InfoCamp Seattle 2009!

InfoCamp is an unconference for anyone interested in librarianship, user experience, information architecture, user-centered design, and information management.

It features an egalitarian, community-driven format in which presentations are designed and delivered by participants.

Folks who attended last year's InfoCamp said...

"Amazing diversity and enthusiasm. I felt like I was part of a community of passionate professionals."

"There were a wide range of interesting topics that seemed to cover everyone's needs be it IA, UX, librarianship, or even topical niche interests."

"I felt much more at ease presenting at InfoCamp than I have anywhere else - the participants were amazing: they asked questions, made comments/discussion, were interested and friendly - in short, IT WAS AWESOME!"

Join us at InfoCamp Seattle 2009 on October 10 & 11!

Web site: http://infocamp.info

RE: CiL 2009 presentations

2009-04-02T21:35:52Z

FYI, there are a number of presentations posted on slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/tag/cil2009 and many presenters have posted presentations to the CiL site on the Final Program list: http://www.infotoday.com/cil2009/program.asp (browse by day)

CiL 2009

2009-03-30T14:43:58Z

I wanted to have a place where any additional questions or discussions can continue after our presentations at CiL. Susan Conlon and I are presenting on the Continuum of Engagement.

I know that there's often little time for questions during the sessions, so hopefully this can be a place to keep the conversation alive!

Re: InfoCamp Seattle 2008

2008-07-26T20:59:11Z

Awesome! I hope to see you there!

Registration is open now: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/39383

Re: InfoCamp Seattle 2008

2008-07-25T20:16:08Z

Totally - I wanted to attend last year, but I found out about it the day after the event.

Re: InfoCamp Seattle 2008

2008-07-25T19:44:55Z

Glad you thought the moo cards were effective. Did they make you want to attend?!?

Re: InfoCamp Seattle 2008

2008-07-25T19:43:46Z

Thanks for the comments on the posters! We like 'em too. We're looking into making tshirts for all participants with graphics derived from the posters. Hopefully we'll be able to do that!

Like blg3, I want to hear comments from anyone who went to last year's InfoCamp!

Re: InfoCamp Seattle 2008

2008-07-10T16:06:50Z

I also love the moo cards you all were handing out at SLA conference. What a great way to market an event!

Emily

Re: InfoCamp Seattle 2008

2008-07-09T21:30:27Z

Hey, thanks for alerting us to this event. I remember hearing good things about last year's InfoCamp, but I can't think of any specifics. Did any of our members go to it? Tell me about it.

I love your derivative socialist-worker-style posters --very clever and striking.

InfoCamp Seattle 2008

2008-07-09T02:41:29Z

Are you a librarian into user experience design? Got a website, content delivery service, or really cool idea you want to try out on a diverse professional audience? Want to share ideas and enthusiasm with librarians, information architects, usability engineers, user experience designers, and other information professionals?

You can do just that at InfoCamp Seattle 2008, an unconference for the user-centered information industry! It'll be in beautiful Seattle, in a renovated historic schoolhouse now called the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Save the date now: September 27-28, 2008.

Last year, a wide range of professionals and students participated in InfoCamp. Here's what one of the participants said about it:

"InfoCamp was great, and I highly encourage people to look for it next year, and also to look at other unconferences that are happening."
--Sam Wallin (http://supercrazylibrarianguy.wordpress.com - used with author's permission)

We hope you'll consider participating in InfoCamp this September 27-28!

Learn more at http://www.infocamp.info or contact us at infocampseattle@gmail.com.

Thanks!
Aaron, Andy, Corprew, Genevieve, Joshua, Kathryn, Kristen, and Rachel
Your InfoCamp Seattle 2008 organizers

SLA Annual 2008

2008-06-13T19:23:29Z

Are you heading to Seattle for [url http://www.sla.org/content/Events/conference/ac2008/conference/index.cfm]SLA Annual Conference[/url]? A few WebJunction staffers will be heading to the conference and would love to meet up with those interested in learning more about WebJunction. If you are interested in a meet up, email us at info@webjunction.org.

Re: ALA Annual 2008

2008-06-09T15:28:50Z

ALA SOS Luncheon Failure is Motivating, Success is Paralyzing

Stumbledore Public Library got a 66% Yes vote for a new huge facility. Thats when their troubles started!

Find out why Failure is Motivating, Success is Paralyzing and how directors, boards and staff can work as a team. Veteran trustees Ellen Miller and Rose Mosley dish the unvarnished truth at the 2008 ALTA SOS luncheon. Learn who does what. Get tips on making your team work.

WhenSunday, June 29, Noon-2:00 p.m.
WhereHyatt Regency, Garden 4
For luncheon tickets @ $50, contact ALTA, dthorn@ala.org.

P.S. A book signing follows this fast-paced, humor-filled session!

ALA Annual 2008

2008-05-21T19:08:50Z

Are you going to ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim? Do you have an event or presentation you want others to know about? Do you want to meet up in Disneyland and take the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage?

Discuss your ALA plans in this thread and also check out [url http://www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=20333] WebJunction events[/url] at the conference.

Re: Speakers Bureau?

2008-02-27T19:52:40Z

The program for which we are looking for speakers will be on technology trends, as they relate to the library. It will be October 21st, in NH, which unfortunately conflicts with the Internet Librarian conference. We have a couple of leads but nothing definite yet. We may also be looking for more panelists for the previous day, speaking on Library 2.0 and how it is being implemented in their library.

Re: Speakers Bureau?

2008-02-27T18:33:56Z

Hey drakehill, I'm chrystiehill! There are a number of people here at WJ that frequently speak at library conferences and meetings, but we don't have a formal "speakers bureau". What's the theme of your conference? When is it? What sort of speakers are you looking for?

Speakers Bureau?

2008-02-27T17:29:27Z

I am a member of a committee looking for IT related speakers for a library conference next fall. Does Web Junction have a speakers bureau or similar feature?

From Center City to the Exurbs: [Trends in] Public Library Realities

2008-02-18T15:56:46Z

From Center City to the Exurbs: [Trends in] Public Library Realities

April 30-May 2, 2008

Holiday Inn on the Lane, Columbus, Ohio

The Conference

The purpose of the conference is to consider the trends affecting public libraries from the smallest to those serving populations up to 500,000 people. Library directors, staff, trustees, and all who are concerned about the present and future direction of public libraries are encouraged to attend.

Fees

The $75 conference registration fee includes three breakfasts, three breaks, and the Wednesday evening reception. Registration questions can be directed to the Clarion University Department of Continuing Education at 814-393-2227.

Housing

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn on the Lane, Columbus, Ohio. If you require lodging, telephone the hotel directly at 614-294-4848. Indicate that you are attending the "Clarion University Conference" to obtain the conference rate of $89, single of double, plus tax. Free round-trip van service is available from the airport in Columbus. Please phone the hotel from the baggage claim area for connections.

Additional Information

For any additional information pertaining to the conference, contact Bernard Vavrek at vavrek@clarion.edu or csrl@clarion.edu.

Registration Deadline: April 25, 2008

Licensing Electronic Resources Program at Dartmouth College (NH)

2008-02-01T20:32:13Z

Licensing Electronic Resources Program

Date: 3/4/08

Location: Dartmouth College (New Hampshire)

Time: 8:30-5:30 with break at 4:30 for those who need to leave early,
lunch included

Cost:
$65 members of any sponsoring Library Association.
$85 for non-members.
$40 for Library School students.

8 Medical Library Association (MLA) credits included.

Instructors: Laurie Thompson, Director; UT Southwestern Medical
Library(Dallas, TX) and Harry Youtt, Attorney; Los Angeles, CA

In the good old days, all we had to master was the Copyright Law and
Fair Use. We would acquire a book or a journal, post and monitor a
"fair-use" photocopy policy, and go on about our activities. Now,
instead of receiving print materials, we become connected with online
resources. With each new digital information product, there arrives a
separate license. Each contains its own private "copyright" terms
imposed by contract. This course provides an introduction to license
provisions and terminology, comparing the license and copyright, and
managing the licensing process. Through lecture, instructor debate and
student participation, you will learn strategies for developing a
license management model, including building a team for license
evaluations and negotiation; conduct a clause-by-clause analysis of an
existing license agreement; develop negotiating strategies; and discuss
techniques for building a productive relationship with the legal department.

To Register go to: http://www.holycross.edu/departments/library/erm/ler/

Sponsors:

NAHSL
NETSL
NE ASIST
MAHSLIN
ACRL NEC ITIG SIG
ACRL NEC CE Committee
ACRL NEC Serials SIG
Dartmouth College
College of the Holy Cross
Serials Solutions
Innovative Interfaces Inc.

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Bob Scheier
Electronic Resources Librarian
Dinand Library
College of the Holy Cross
1 College Street Worcester, Mass. 01610-2395
508-793-3495
rscheier@holycross.edu
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Re: Conferences - same old same old?

2008-01-16T19:36:10Z

It's been a long time since I've been involved in conference planning ... the issue seems to be that there are so many people seeking solutions to *their* problems and these are all over the map.

I tend to like the theoretical issues but realize that these fall flat for most others. On the other hand, the non-theoretical tend to the workshop-type issues that can be caught up on w/o having to attend a state convention.

Maybe one way to go is to ask the "perennial presenters" (lawyers, consultants, etc.) what they think they should talk about. Otherwise, they're likely to get stuck talking about old chestnuts ... and that must be very boring for them.