Library News, Reviews, and Views
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST. Join us as we explore some of the key themes from the Library Journal 2011 Directors’ Summit, held in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library. Garry Golden speaks and Patrick Losinski, executive director of Columbus Metropolitan Library (Ohio), will lead a discussion between Garry and the audience. Library Journal’s Editor-in-Chief Francine Fialkoff will give the welcoming introductions. Register now!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 12:00 PM EST/9:00 AM PST Libraries continue to face difficult challenges as the demand for services rises while operating and capital funds remain static or decline. Many libraries have experienced remarkable increases in use as patrons turned to their local libraries to help with a job search or to leverage print and Internet resources.
In order to meet the demands, the presenters will describe some innovative methods for funding new technology and offer insight as to the impact to their public services. Register now!
Thursday, February, 23, 2012, 2:00PM EST/11:AM PST We’ve already seen how Census 2010 is reconfiguring political districts based on population gains and losses. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Join us to learn about the sweeping new data methods behind Census 2010 and the American Community Survey (ACS), how they’re different than Census 2000, and what they mean for librarians delivering services, library boards and elected officials making library funding decisions, and library users including business patrons.Register now!
Thursday, February 21, 2012, 12:00 PM EST/9:00 AM PST. During this session, Andrew Pace, Executive Director, Networked Library Services, will provide an overview of OCLC’s vision for connecting the world’s libraries to operate and innovate at Webscale. You’ll also hear directly from library automation experts and members of the OCLC WorldShare Management Services community about how the move to WorldShare has eliminated traditional operating silos, allowing them to focus more attention on the communities they serve. Register now and we will let you know when the archive is available for on demand viewing!
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 2:00 PM EST Panelists from libraries from the US and Canada discuss how to build stronger library connections to your community as well as giving advice on making the shift to eBooks. This webcast is moderated by Nancy Dowd, Project Lead LibraryAware, NoveList/EBSCO Publishing. Archive is now available!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST.
Hear from a team of experts and learn how you can use Library Journal’s new Patron Profiles research and other unique tools to shape your library’s future! This event is moderated by School Library Journal’s Editor-in-Chief, Rebecca Miller.
The event archive will be available soon.
GReg Carpenter, CEO of Boopsie, and Gary Kirk, President of TechLogic, discuss the new trends in mobile technology, including evaluating and designing web and app-based solutions to help librarians stay on trend (or even ahead). Also, learn about integrating the mobile world into your library’s existing infrastructure. Archive now available!
This webcast explores how to create a positive, useful and informative research experience for scholars. Tools that can be used on both the sides of the libraries and the publishers can help create an ideal research environment. Archive now available!
Learn how to revitalize your library shelves to add more appeal for your patrons. CollectionHQ presents on how to transform your library with a review of what’s sitting on your shelves! Archive now available!
Learn how to connect with the public and create a community. Librarians and the public need each other! Archive now available!
Library Journal Social Club