[MNASIS-L] Library Technology Conference 2011- Call for Presentation Proposals

[Janet Arth]

Library Technology Conference 2011 -- Call for Proposals

The Library Technology Conference 2011 planning committee invites you to
submit proposals for presentations at the Lib Tech 2011 conference to be
held on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN from March 16-17,
2011.  To submit a proposal, please visit the conference website
http://www.macalester.edu/libtechconference  and click the "Call for Session
Proposals" tab.  Priority consideration will be given to proposals received
by Friday, December 13th.


ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:
This popular and growing two-day conference is now in its fourth year.  The
conference includes keynote, concurrent, hands-on and poster sessions
highlighting many of the technologies affecting how users interact with
libraries, as well as how libraries are using technology to create new and
better ways to manage existing resources.  It's a great opportunity for
library staff and the technologists to discuss how changing technologies are
affecting library services; to see examples of what libraries are doing with
these technologies; and to allow participants to learn specific skills or
knowledge that they can take back and adapt for use within their own
library.


WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU:
We are looking for a balance of sessions that will appeal to a broad library
audience and provide a combination of "right now" solutions and "see the
future" technology presentations.  Projects can be already implemented or
still in process. Long-term experiments that stretch the boundaries of how
we work, or will work, in libraries, as well as "out of the box" solutions
and ideas for libraries struggling to 'keep up' are welcome topics.  What
has worked for you?  Why?  What brought you to that solution?  What benefits
has it provided to your organization?


POSSIBLE PROGRAM TYPES:
. Traditional Session - 60 minute lecture-style presentation highlighting a
technology resource or service.
. Workshop Session - 90-120 minute session offering participants a hands-on
experience working with a technology or learning details of a service. Be
sure to tell us if there is a maximum number of participants you feel would
be appropriate. Computer lab presentation spaces are available.
. Group / Panel Discussion - 90-minute group discussion involving a variety
of presenters focusing on single topic or specific technology-based service
or innovation; should also include an opportunity for audience discussion.
. Poster Session - posters and handouts describing and explaining a
technology resource or service offered in a library.

If you have questions or if we can be of assistance as you prepare for your
presentation proposal, please contact conference planners as
libtechconference at macalester.edu


Laura

Laura M. Wight, M.S.L.S., M.Ed.
Director of Library Services
MSU-Great Falls College of Technology
2100 16th Avenue South
Great Falls, Montana 59405

406.771.4318 / laura.wight at msugf.edu



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Janet M. Arth, Systems Librarian
University of Minnesota Libraries Enterprise Technology
499 Wilson Library (mail)
569 Wilson Library (office)
309-19th Avenue South    email: arth at umn.edu
Minneapolis, MN              phone: 612-624-9860