Friday, May 15th is the last day to register for the M-Libraries 2009
Conference at the early bird rate. 

Preferred housing rates on the UBC campus also end May 15th.    REGISTER
NOW!  

 

We're looking forward to an exciting program and to seeing you in
Vancouver BC.

 

 


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 us 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

 


---------------------------------
The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302).