Technology Track

Thursday, June 16, 2005
Technology Track: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

As of April 21, 2005, this track is full.

This track is limited to 100 delegates
with pre-registration required on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Included in full or daily registration fees

Delegates registered for this Track have a reserved seat for Sessions A, B, and C.

This series of programs focuses on new gadgets, technologies and applications, as well as new approaches and strategies for dealing with the flood of digital information and providing state-of-the art services to customers and patrons in your communities.

Organized and moderated by Jane Dysart, Dysart & Jones Associates.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm
A. Keeping Current: Gadgets & Tools
Speakers: Barbara Fullerton, Director, Law Library, Locke Liddell & Sapp Aaron Schmidt, Reference Librarian, Thomas Ford Memorial Public Library Gary Price, Publisher, ResourceShelf.com & Co-author, "The Invisible Web"

Join our experienced Internet librarians for a fast-paced look at new gadgets in the marketplace which can help your work, home and office and will definitely stimulate your thinking about new ways of doing things with technology. Then pick up tips and techniques for dealing with one of the biggest challenges for info pros - keeping up with all the changes in our industry. Speakers provide lots of ideas and strategies for improving your chances of staying in step with our fast-changing online information world.

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
B. Blogging & RSS: Applications & Technology
Speakers: Darlene Fichter, Data Library Co-ordinator, University of Saskatchewan & President, Northern Lights Internet Solutions; Randy Reichardt, Information Services Librarian (Engineering), Science & Technology, University of Alberta; Aaron Schmidt, Reference Librarian, Thomas Ford Memorial Public Library; Steven Cohen, Librarian, PubSub Concepts Inc. and Editor, LibraryStuff.Net

This session starts with a solid grounding in the technology and applications of Web logs. It uses real world examples from a variety of libraries to illustrate applications and best practices in the information community. It discusses the tools and software necessary to get started, some advanced tools, like RSS (Really Simple Syndication), to improve production and delivery for Web logs/blogs, and highlights tips and tricks from experienced practitioners.

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
C. Wireless Communities & Libraries
Speakers: Rich Wiggins, Michigan State University Michael Vandenburg, Database Librarian, Kingston Frontenac Public Library

Wi-Fi is a fast growing expectation in many different communities - public libraries and their municipalities, academic campuses, smart buildings and public spaces, and more. This session addresses the issues of changing wireless technologies, setting policies for patrons as well as visitors, potential applications, and more. Join our panel as they share their expertise, experiences, strategies and learnings.

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