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Internet Librarian International 2008
http://www.internet-librarian.com 	

16-17 October 2008 (Preconference Workshops: 15 October).  Novotel
London West, London, UK	

*Call for Speakers*

Deadline: 28 March 2008	

Translating 2.0 Technologies for Tangible Benefits & Transparency
	
Go to https://secure.infotoday.com/ILI/Call.asp to submit your proposal!

Information Today invites proposals for presentations at Internet Librarian
International 2008, to be held at the Novotel London West Hotel in London,
UK, 16-17 October 2008 (with preconference workshops on Wednesday, 15
October).  We welcome dynamic speakers from all countries willing to share
their knowledge and experience about information tools, techniques,
processes and management.  How do information professionals translate
various 2.0 technologies so they provide real value to people in all types
of information environments?

This is the tenth year of Internet Librarian International-and the changes
over the past decade are enormous. The Internet is now embedded in daily
life; it's no longer an exotic technology thriving in library jungles. Now
the challenge is to evaluate technologies in light of their actual benefits.
This holds true for all types of libraries-public, academic, commercial and
government-and for those outside the traditional library-web designers,
content evaluators, portal creators, systems professionals and independent
researchers

New digital initiatives, delivery options and Web resources make for
increasingly challenging workplace interactions. Internet librarians excel
at embracing change and love innovation. Web 2.0, Library 2.0.
Learning 2.0 and other 2.0s impact not only what we do but also how we do
it. We can communicate across national borders, collaborate across time
zones, and collect amazing amounts and types of information. At the same
time, we must ensure that we do not race so far ahead of our constituencies
that our users can't follow. The necessity of establishing ROI benchmarks,
ascertaining real value, and sharing knowledge on funding tactics goes
hand-in-hand with learning new technologies, training end-users and
implementing creative solutions to real problems.

We are looking for a mix of papers for conference sessions, workshops, and
short tutorials. Our emphasis is on the practical rather than theoretical;
we are seeking case studies and proposals about initiatives in your
organisation, not product pitches or overviews. If you would like to be
considered as a speaker, please go to
https://secure.infotoday.com/ILI/Call.asp  to submit your ideas

What has worked in your work environments and what has not? Share your
experiences and thoughts with your colleagues during Internet Librarian
International.

Possible topics (but don't let this limit your imagination):

Web search tips
Relating new technologies to libraries' purpose Libraries as place/space
Search as platform User generated content User needs analysis New tools
NextGen libraries Federated search Digital libraries/collections Evaluating
web resources Social software, networking & media Blogs, wikis, podcasts
Libraries as publishers Taxonomies, folksonomies Evidence-based
librarianship Gaming, libraries & learning Information policy Web site
usability Intellectual property rights and protection

Collaborative working
Search as service
Internet resources
Communicating value
Managing e-resources
Mobile technology
Library 2.0
Open access; open source
Distance learning, e-learning
Marketing techniques
Multimedia searching
Innovative projects
Business intelligence
Portal designs
Managing digital projects
Incorporating new technologies
Web design
Content management
Training and teaching

The Advisory Committee will review all submissions.  Notification regarding
acceptance will be made this summer.  If your proposal is selected, the
primary speaker will receive a gratis registration to the full conference,
which includes lunches and a reception.  The organizers cannot be
responsible for speakers' travel and accommodation costs.
October is a perfect time to visit London, and the Novotel Hotel is
strategically located in West London and reasonably priced.