CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS
2nd International M-LIBRARIES CONFERENCE
June 23-24, 2009
Vancouver, BC Canada
We are pleased to invite you to register for the 2ND international
m-Libraries Conference 2009.
This conference aims to explore and share work carried out in libraries
around the world to deliver services and resources to users 'on the
move' via a growing range of mobile and hand-held devices. The
conference will bring together researchers, technical developers and
library and educational practitioners to exchange experience and
expertise in this dynamic service area.
The m-Libraries Conference features more than 30 international speakers
and social events for an affordable early bird rate of $375 (Canadian
dollars) if registered by May 15, 2009.
Our featured speakers include:
SIR JOHN DANIEL - President and CEO, Commonwealth of Learning
LORCAN DEMPSEY - Vice-President and Chief Strategist, OCLC
KEN BANKS - Founder of Kiwanja.net
CARIE PAGE - EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Program Coordinator
June 22 is an optional pre-conference workshop day, followed on June
23-24 by a full program of keynotes, sessions, activities and social
events.
To view the conference program and to register visit:
http://m-libraries2009.ubc.ca/ Space is limited so register early!
The conference is being held on the beautiful University of British
Columbia campus, situated on the edge of oceans and forests in
Vancouver, BC. Vancouver is one of the world's most popular tourist
destinations and is the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Take advantage of this natural locale by participating in our 'be
mobile' series of outdoor and cultural tours and activities.
A number of accommodation choices are available on the UBC campus
starting at the very affordable rate of $49 per night.
For more information please visit the website or contact Maeliosa
Griffin at [log in to unmask]
On behalf of the International Organizing Committee, we look forward to
seeing you in Vancouver for m-Libraries 2009.
Nicky Whitsed, Open University
Leonora Crema, University of British Columbia Library
Conference Co-Chairs
Athabasca University Library, Open University, Thompson Rivers
University Library,
University of British Columbia Library
Co-hosting Organizations
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