[SLG: Below please find the announcement for the upcoming Library2.013 Virtual Conference. I see that day-2 is on Shabbat, but sessions are archived. I have attended various sessions from 2.011 and 2.012 and have been amazed at the timeliness and quality of the speakers and their presentations. Since both council and membership have deliberated about holding AJL conferences virtually, I’m simply suggesting that those who are interested in this format take part. It’s free. One can blog it, Tweet it, apply it to the Judaica/Hebraica scenario, share concepts in your SSC or RAS environments. I understand that virtual conferences are not for everyone, but as a quality freebie, it can’t get much better. Please share your thoughts either directly with me, or on the list.]
Welcome! The dates are set for the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference. The third annual global conversation about the future of libraries is scheduled for October 18-19, 2013. The conference will once again be held entirely online around the clock in multiple languages and time zones. Everyone is invited to participate in this FREE forum designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please join the Library 2.0 network<http://www.library20.org/main/authorization/signUp?>. You do not need to join this network to attend, but doing so will also allow you to correspond with the presenters and other members, and to comment on sessions and discussions. NEW for 2013! The Library 2.013 conference will feature two additional themed conference strands: 1) Doctoral Student Research and 2) Library and Information Center “Tours.” We encourage doctoral students to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to present their research and hone their online presentation skills. We also heard that many of you want to “see” libraries from around the globe. Presenters will take conference attendees on virtual tours of their libraries or information centers. We will post more information soon on the format of these tours. Altogether, there will be eight conference strands covering a wide variety of timely topics, such as, MOOCs, e-books, maker spaces, mobile services, embedded librarians, green libraries, and more! Presenters may also submit presentations that cover LIS-related topics not included in the themed strands. The Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference is a great opportunity for professional development and networking. View the Conference Strands<http://www.library20.com/page/2-013-strands>. (As a reminder, recordings of the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference presentations are still available for viewing at your convenience<http://www.library20.com/page/library-2-012-session-recording-links-and-information>.) We are looking forward to the third year of this this momentous event, and to your participation! Thank you, Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Professor and Director School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at San José State University More Information: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/people/faculty/hirshs/hirshs.php Steve Hargadon Web 2.0 Labs Email: [email protected] Phone: 916-283-7901 More Information: http://www.stevehargadon.com and http://www.web20labs.com MORE INFORMATION * The call for presentation proposals goes out early April. * The conference begins: October 18, 2013 * We’ll also be looking for advisory board member, volunteers, partners, and sponsors. Join the Library 2.0 network to receive updates, or contact Steve Hargadon ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) for more information. * The San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu> is a founding partner of the annual Library 2.0 conference series. Follow SJSU SLIS on Pinterest<http://pinterest.com/sjsuslis/>, including the Library 2.013 board<http://pinterest.com/sjsuslis/library-2-013-conference/>. Stephanie (Sara Leah) Gross MSLIS, MATESOL Chair, AJL Mentoring Member, AJL Librarianship and Education Committee Pollack Library Yeshiva University 500 West 185th Street New York NY 10033-3229 212.960.5442 Skype: Stephanie.l.gross http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielgross http://yeshiva.academia.edu/StephanieGross “As we look ahead to the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” – Bill Gates. “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” -- Alvin Toffler
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