Adobe Ultra Cs3 Virtual Sets Library
Beat Przybylski
Internet Librarian caters to librarians and information professionals of all types and from all settings. Join us as we hear from extraordinary librarians and information professionals; look at new smart models; test new and emerging technology; and measure and communicate the impact of exciting new products and services they are creating and the groups and suppliers with whom they are partnering.
As part of our series of workshops focused on preparing for the future, this half-day workshop begins with a look at the lifecycle of services, determining the needs of your audience, and moving ahead. It features current processes used by academic, public, and special libraries as they plan and implement new services and consider retiring old services that are not providing an appropriate bang for the buck or value to clients. Get a road map for evaluating your services, determining those at the end of their lifecycle, as well as preparing for new services which maximum positive impact for your community.
Libraries require appropriate technology in order to best fulfill their strategic missions. They invest in many types of tools for managing their collections, enabling discovery for patrons, and fulfilling access in the most efficient way. As the proportions of electronic and digital content continue to increase, libraries need to align their technology infrastructure. In this half-day workshop, Breeding outlines some of the types of technology products and services available to help libraries face these challenges. The workshop focuses on the issues raised by the attendees to help guide their development of technology strategies which best serve their organizations.
How do we design for changing technologies and flexible smart spaces? How do we incorporate new gadgets, apps, and technologies to engage our communities? Get some insights and ideas for planning for the future for successful user library experiences. Includes a discussion on floor planning for social distancing!
Technology has changed the face of libraries and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. This workshop introduces emerging technology trends and shows how those trends are reshaping library services. Examples are provided of how to incorporate these evolving trends into libraries. Attendees learn what trends to look for, find out the difference between a technology trend and a fad, and get ideas on how their library can respond to technology.
With recent events, our digital branches are busier than ever. How can we take them to the next level? Tanzi discusses the changes we need to make to meet the growth in users and the strategies to do so while still operating within a budget. He covers such topics as preparing your digital collection for an influx of users, running a digital branch in the face of sudden growth, identifying the library's needs and constraints, and developing a plan of action. Get lots of ideas and insights for growing your digital branch or collection to the next level.
Can you be the intelligence officer for your organization or community? Absolutely! Find out how from our popular and knowledgeable speaker, Price, who each day curates thousands of news items and reports to publish online briefs that thousands of people depend upon for reliable, usable information. He shares how to build an open web resources database that suits your clients. He elaborates on the tools and techniques he uses to build a timely collection and gives you a road map to build your own!
What is the new generation of search technologies? Take a quick tour through the latest developments, from laptop search engines to cellphone search apps. Discover the new features of smart speakers and augmented reality on mobile. Search continues to be at the center of the online universe. Come and hear about the latest changes that impact the casual searcher and challenge the expert information professional.
World, national, and local events have, in these uncertain times, resulted in the proliferation of misinformation, disinformation, malicious information, and a worrying distortion of the very concept of the word "facts." From visual fake news to finding unbiased, high-quality information, our speakers, along with a sponsor/vendor, discuss these issues and propose solutions. Futurizing facts is fundamental to our roles as information professionals.
Information Today, Inc. invites all conference registrants and exhibitors to a special Networking Reception in the Sponsor Showcase on Tuesday, October 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is a great time to gather with fellow Internet Librarians and suppliers, renew acquaintances, meet new colleagues, sample tasty goodies, and check out the latest products and services in a relaxed atmosphere.
Library websites necessarily connect to a variety of vendor-supplied web applications, where the basic customization options may appear to be limited to a library logo and color scheme. However, many of these platforms, such as LibGuides, various discovery layers, and OPACs, allow for the integration of custom HTML and CSS. Years ago, it was a Herculean task to customize vendor interfaces to be cohesive with library websites. However, modern CSS frameworks, or standardized libraries of scalable CSS and JavaScript, may be utilized to quickly build consistent and fully responsive web interfaces without having to reinvent the wheel. By moving beyond simple color schemes and logo branding, libraries that take advantage of such tools provide a more cohesive user experience for patrons. Get details of how to make your library's website and connected web apps as consistent as possible through the integration of CSS frameworks, including selecting the right framework, development procedure, and execution.
The focus on online engagement, such as social media, video, patron sharing, etc., has been front and center over the last few months. Libraries have learned that they definitely need more skills to promote their econtent. They have been scrambling to adapt what they do to an online setting by using Zoom and other collaborative programs, asking for patrons to submit short video book reviews, doing Facebook and Twitter-based reader's advisory suggestions, creating more direct elearning opportunities and support for both student and faculty of school and academic institutions, and more. Our speakers share their insights, learnings, and tips on moving forward online!
In spring 2011, the Lillian Goldman Law Library at Yale found itself at the center of a media frenzy. The public relations office at the school was fielding daily, often hourly, telephone calls and emails from print, radio, and television journalists across the globe, all eager to get the scoop on the latest development at the Yale Law School. The story featured on NPR, appeared in newspapers from Sydney, Australia, to Taiwan, and, at the height of national interest, was the most emailed article in The New York Times. Staff at the library had expected a high level of public attention and planned accordingly, but we were nevertheless surprised by the sheer volume and persistence of media inquiries. Happily, the story was a uniquely positive one, in that sitting at the heart of the media storm was a small brown cross-breed terrier named General Montgomery, Monty to his friends: the newly minted Yale Law School therapy dog. Our speaker discusses how the library began the therapy animal movement in U.S. higher education, why it did so, and how it helped develop similar programs across the world and shares a detailed introduction to how others can start similar programs in their own libraries.
To improve patron engagement, Schwartz and his team of writer/editors at the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled use creative communication as the key to share experiences, increase a sense of community, and widen the promotion of the organization. A supportive relationship with other sections of the organization increases visibility through events and social media to build new partnerships. Schwartz discusses visual storytelling with Facebook posts and pics, sharing best practices for alt text on social media, and how to drive people to your website. Find out how you can increase user engagement through story.
Institutions can achieve social capital just like individuals. The social capital of an organization affects its reputation and influences its success. Social capital is more than just a social network; it includes the goodwill that comes through that network. Dilworth outlines the benefits of social capital for any type of library and discusses the three main vehicles for achieving it.
Learn how Central Unified School district and Fresno School district collaborated with their public library to bring ebooks to their students in a joint effort. They used OverDrive offering of a public connect for public and school libraries for school districts that have a contract with them. This is NOT a commercial presentation, it shares collaborative experiences in boosting student access to digital books!
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