The Internet Librarian International 2009 programme is out now.
15-16 October 2009 (Preconference Workshops: 14 October) - Novotel
London West, London, UK
Two controversial keynote speakers headline this year's event:
Cory Doctorow, technology activist, journalist, and science fiction
author brings his own refreshing insights into privacy rights and access
in a keynote entitled Copyright, Copyleft, Privacy, Librarians and
Freedom.
Cambridge Professor Peter Murray-Rust has some provocative views on
where libraries are headed in Challenging Librarians to Face and Create
the Future
This year's programme:
ebooks, Google book search, mobile devices, computer gaming, blogs,
microblogs and social networks, and social search all feature in this
year's programme, underlining the need for libraries to respond
aggressively to a climate where library viability is challenged, and
versatility is key.
An 'unconference', bar camp session for delegates to have their say in a
user-generated discussion.
Is social the top technology trend for libraries? A panel of experts
examines Top Technology Trends for Libraries and Information
Professionals in a closing session on technology trends in a library
setting.
Also: digital libraries, innovative projects, eCollections, eContent,
Information Literacy, next gen, collaboration and community, information
discovery and search, supported by a fun, informal networking programme
and Sponsor Showcase.
Prices have been kept at last year's level, whilst offering 40%
discounts for your colleagues to attend. See the web site for full
programme and registration discount details.
http//www.internet-librarian.com/
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