[CODE4LIB] 2016 LITA Forum - Registration Now Open!
Apologies for cross-posting Register now for the 2016 LITA Forum <http://litaforum.org/> Fort Worth, TX November 17-20, 2016 Registration is Now Open! <http://forum.lita.org/registrationtravel/> Join us in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel <https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/fort-worth/meetings/lita-forum-fall-2016> located in Downtown Fort Worth, for the 2016 LITA Forum, a three-day education and networking event featuring 2 preconferences, 3 keynote sessions, more than 55 concurrent sessions and 25 poster presentations. It’s the 19th annual gathering of the highly regarded LITA Forum for technology-minded information professionals. Meet with your colleagues involved in new and leading edge technologies in the library and information technology field. Registration is limited in order to preserve the important networking advantages of a smaller conference. Attendees take advantage of the informal Friday evening reception, networking dinners and other social opportunities to get to know colleagues and speakers. Keynote Speakers: <http://forum.lita.org/#tile_speakers> - Cecily Walker, Vancouver Public Library - Waldo Jaquith, U.S. Open Data - Tara Robertson, @tararobertson The Preconference Workshops: <http://forum.lita.org/#tile_schedule> - Librarians can code! A “hands-on” computer programming workshop just for librarians - Letting the Collections Tell Their Story: Using Tableau for Collection Evaluation *Comments from past attendees:* “Best conference I’ve been to in terms of practical, usable ideas that I can implement at my library.” “I get so inspired by the presentations and conversations with colleagues who are dealing with the same sorts of issues that I am.” “After LITA I return to my institution excited to implement solutions I find here.” “This is always the most informative conference! It inspires me to develop new programs and plan initiatives.” *Forum Sponsors:* OCLC <http://www.oclc.org/> Get all the details, register and book a hotel room at the 2015 Forum Web site. <http://forum.lita.org/registrationtravel/> *See you in Fort Worth.* Paul Go Systems Librarian / Library Technology Manager Paul V. Galvin Library Illinois Institute of Technology 35 West 33rd Street Chicago, IL 60616 312.567.7997 p...@iit.edu *Driving Innovation through Knowledge and Scholarship*
[CODE4LIB] 2016 LITA Forum - Call for Proposals, Deadline Extended
please excuse cross-postings The LITA Forum <http://litaforum.org/> is a highly regarded annual event for those involved in new and leading edge technologies in the library and information technology field. Please send your proposal submissions here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1us2KR6ungzwZwbEat47YCvmNohiOiIs2NqTUoG1aQO4/viewform> by May 13, 2016, and join your colleagues in Fort Worth Texas. The 2016 LITA Forum Committee seeks proposals for the 19th Annual Forum of the Library Information and Technology Association <http://litaforum.org/> in Fort Worth Texas, November 17-20, 2016 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel <https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/fort-worth>. Submit your proposal at this site <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1us2KR6ungzwZwbEat47YCvmNohiOiIs2NqTUoG1aQO4/viewform> The Forum Committee welcomes proposals for full-day pre-conferences, concurrent sessions, or poster sessions related to all types of libraries: public, school, academic, government, special, and corporate. Collaborative and interactive concurrent sessions, such as panel discussions or short talks followed by open moderated discussions, are especially welcomed. We deliberately seek and strongly encourage submissions from underrepresented groups, such as women, people of color, the LGBT community and people with disabilities. The New Submission <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1us2KR6ungzwZwbEat47YCvmNohiOiIs2NqTUoG1aQO4/viewform> deadline is Friday May 13, 2016. Proposals could relate to, but are not restricted to, any of the following topics: - Discovery, navigation, and search - Practical applications of linked data - Library spaces (virtual or physical) - User experience - Emerging technologies - Cybersecurity and privacy - Open content, software, and technologies - Assessment - Systems integration - Hacking the library - Scalability and sustainability of library services and tools - Consortial resource and system sharing - “Big Data” — work in discovery, preservation, or documentation - Library I.T. competencies Proposals may cover projects, plans, ideas, or recent discoveries. We accept proposals on any aspect of library and information technology. The committee particularly invites submissions from first time presenters, library school students, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Vendors wishing to submit a proposal should partner with a library representative who is testing/using the product. Presenters will submit final presentation slides and/or electronic content (video, audio, etc.) to be made available on the web site following the event. Presenters are expected to register and participate in the Forum as attendees; a discounted registration rate will be offered. If you have any questions, contact Tammy Allgood Wolf, Forum Planning Committee Chair, at tammy.w...@asu.edu. Submit your proposal at this site <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1us2KR6ungzwZwbEat47YCvmNohiOiIs2NqTUoG1aQO4/viewform> More information about LITA is available from the LITA website <http://www.ala.org/lita/>, Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/LITA.ALA/> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/ala_lita>. Or contact Mark Beatty, LITA Programs and Marketing Specialist at mbea...@ala.org Paul Go Systems Librarian / Library Technology Manager Paul V. Galvin Library Illinois Institute of Technology 35 West 33rd Street Chicago, IL 60616 312.567.7997 p...@iit.edu *Driving Innovation through Knowledge and Scholarship*
[CODE4LIB] chiCode4Lib mini-conference - registration open
Come join us for a chiCode4Lib mini-conference (get together, hangout, trading of ideas, if you will) on Monday, May 23rd. We'll meet at *Paul V. Galvin Library* <http://library.iit.edu/> on Illinois Institute of Technology's Mies campus. The event is scheduled from 9am-5pm (ish). this will allow us plenty of time for lunch (being close to Chinatown has its advantages). The format will include talks from members in the morning, lunch, then breakout sessions in the afternoon. *Register! <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/code4lib-chicago-spring-2016-meetup-tickets-6328933009>* Once you've registered for the event, you might want to sign up to speak during the morning session. The Galvin conference is offering something we're calling "*Lightning Talks Plus <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aDFDo-xOipm0AzDhFY2E2_c4VWSd9zi7gUzWOEmvaGk/edit?usp=sharing>*." Our spreadsheet will allow you to select from 5, 10, 15, and 20 minute increments, and will keep a running tally on how many minutes are available. We're also asking for ideas on breakout discussions on the wiki page <http://wiki.code4lib.org/Code4Lib_Chicago#Spring_2016_Meeting>. Space is limited to 50 seats, so don't forget to register. Hope to see you in May! Paul Go Systems Librarian / Library Technology Manager Paul V. Galvin Library Illinois Institute of Technology 35 West 33rd Street Chicago, IL 60616 312.567.7997 p...@iit.edu *Driving Innovation through Knowledge and Scholarship*
[CODE4LIB] 2016 LITA Forum - Call for Proposals
Please excuse cross posting The 2016 LITA Forum Committee seeks proposals for the 19th Annual Forum of the Library Information and Technology Association <http://litaforum.org/> in Fort Worth Texas, November 17-20, 2016 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel <https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/fort-worth>. *Submit your proposal at this site* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1us2KR6ungzwZwbEat47YCvmNohiOiIs2NqTUoG1aQO4/viewform> The Forum Committee welcomes proposals for full-day pre-conferences, concurrent sessions, or poster sessions related to all types of libraries: public, school, academic, government, special, and corporate. Collaborative and interactive concurrent sessions, such as panel discussions or short talks followed by open moderated discussions, are especially welcomed. We deliberately seek and strongly encourage submissions from underrepresented groups, such as women, people of color, the LGBT community and people with disabilities. *The Submission deadline is Friday April 29, 2016.* Proposals could relate to, but are not restricted to, any of the following topics: - Discovery, navigation, and search - Practical applications of linked data - Library spaces (virtual or physical) - User experience - Emerging technologies - Cybersecurity and privacy - Open content, software, and technologies - Assessment - Systems integration - Hacking the library - Scalability and sustainability of library services and tools - Consortial resource and system sharing - “Big Data” — work in discovery, preservation, or documentation - Library I.T. competencies Proposals may cover projects, plans, ideas, or recent discoveries. We accept proposals on any aspect of library and information technology. The committee particularly invites submissions from first time presenters, library school students, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Vendors wishing to submit a proposal should partner with a library representative who is testing/using the product. Presenters will submit final presentation slides and/or electronic content (video, audio, etc.) to be made available on the web site following the event. Presenters are expected to register and participate in the Forum as attendees; a discounted registration rate will be offered. If you have any questions, contact Tammy Allgood Wolf, Forum Planning Committee Chair, at tammy.w...@asu.edu. *Submit your proposal at this site* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1us2KR6ungzwZwbEat47YCvmNohiOiIs2NqTUoG1aQO4/viewform> More information about LITA is available from the LITA website <http://www.ala.org/lita/>, Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/LITA.ALA/> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/ala_lita>. Paul Go Systems Librarian / Library Technology Manager Paul V. Galvin Library Illinois Institute of Technology 35 West 33rd Street Chicago, IL 60616 312.567.7997 p...@iit.edu *Driving Innovation through Knowledge and Scholarship*
