Forwarded on behalf of Naomi DiTullio from the Texas State Library. I've enjoyed these short but jam-packed-with-info webcasts -- this one sounds like it's going to be a good one!
Thanks, Kam Kam McEvoy Electronic Resources Specialist Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st St., Suite 100 Austin, TX 78756 512-583-0704 x19 800-262-4431 x19 fax: 512-583-0709 -----Original Message----- The Texas State Library invites ALL Texas library staff/volunteers/affiliates to the following free continuing education event -- Trends, Fads or Folly: Spotting the Library Trends That Really Matter BROADCAST DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 11, 2008, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In surveying the landscape of our profession and the technological trends that impact it, it is simple to identify several new technologies that "could" be used by libraries to improve or enhance the patrons' experience with and perception of the Library. This program will investigate new trends in libraries such as patron-created folksonomic cataloging (del.cio.us, LibraryThing & the new breed of OPAC's), libraries and librarians in virtual environments such as Second Life, as well as give an update on libraries and social networks (mySpace & facebook). Are these trends? Just fads? Plain old Folly? We'll deal with a central question in this teleconference: To what extent do Libraries need to quickly adopt new technologies into their programs? Or, "just because you can do it, does that mean that you should?" TO VIEW THIS PROGRAM AT A NEARBY HOST SITE: To view the live teleconference or Webcast broadcast with a group at a host site near you, please check the TSLAC Teleconference Web site at http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/teleconferences/2008/apr11.html to determine the location nearest you. Be sure to check the host site listings often for site changes/additions. Once you have identified a nearby host site, make note of the site coordinator's contact information and contact the site coordinator to reserve a seat. TO VIEW THIS PROGRAM VIA WEBCAST USING YOUR OWN DESKTOP COMPUTER: To view this program via your own computer, you will need to register the MORNING of the event by clicking the program name on the TSLAC Webcast page at http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/teleconferences/webcasts.html . Additional details about Webcast viewing may also be found on the TSLAC Webcast page. CE CREDIT HOURS: This program qualifies for 1.5 hours of Texas State Library Continuing Education credit or 1.5 hours of SBEC Continuing Education credit for school librarians. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Naomi DiTullio, Distance Learning Consultant, Library Development Division Texas State Library and Archives Commission 1-800-252-9386 (in Texas) or 512-936-2586 [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have special equipment, space or language needs to participate in this program, please contact Naomi DiTullio as soon as possible. [END OF MESSAGE]
