SWON Libraries

Co-Sponsored by the Special Libraries Association: Cincinnati Chapter

Date & Time

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location

SWON Libraries Office

Speaker(s)

Michael Stephens, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University in Illinois. He spent over fifteen years working in public libraries while developing a passion for technology. His publications include The Library Internet Trainer’s Toolkit, two ALA Library Technology Reports on Web 2.0, a monthly column with Michael Casey in Library Journal, and a host of articles. Michael also maintains the popular blog Tame the Web. He received an IMLS doctoral fellowship at the University of North Texas, was named a Library Journal “Mover and Shaker,†and recently joined the Dominican faculty. Michael speaks nationally and internationally on libraries, technology, and innovation. He recently completed a speaking tour of Australia, presenting seven talks in five cities.

Description

Which technologies and trends should librarians be watching? Transparency, Micro-content, Open Source and more will be included. What's the next big thing as we move into 2009? Join librarian and Tame the Web blogger Michael Stephens for a discussion of ten technologies to be aware of now and in the months ahead. How do trends affect library services?

Critical Learning Questions

What are some emerging trends and technologies changing the way we use information?

What should professionals be considering while planning for the future?

Audience

This presentation is designed for professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge of emerging trends that will affect libraries and library services.