[MNASIS-L] Neil Gaiman on libraries and role in a democratic society

[Janet Arth]

U of M to host Internet2 hi-def video conference with Neil Gaiman

The University of Minnesota's Office of Information Technology is set to 
co-host "An Evening with Neil Gaiman," a live Internet event to kick off 
National Library Week, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. (EDT) Monday, April 12.

Gaiman, the 2009 Newbery Medal winner and honorary chair of National 
Library Week, will speak about his lifelong love of libraries and the 
role they play in a democratic society. Gaiman will join a live audience 
virtually from the University of Minnesota using high-definition 
videoconferencing technology supported by Internet2. Virtual attendees 
in up to 1,000 locations will have access to the live, high-definition 
stream and the opportunity to participate in interactive conversation 
with Gaiman.

Anyone interested in watching can join in the event live via UStream.tv. 
A 1Mbps Internet connection and Flash player are required. Internet2 
also will multicast the event on its national network enabling 
multi-cast enabled members to broadcast the event to their campuses. 
Multicast information is found at www.internet2.edu/k20/gaiman.html.

The program is hosted by the Jessamine County (Ky.) Public Library in 
collaboration with ALA's Campaign for America's Libraries, Internet2, 
HarperCollins Children's Books and the University of Minnesota. For more 
information visit http://gaimanatjcpl.org.

Fyi, Janet