Computers in Libraries 2008

I am very excited to be traveling to DC next week to attend the Computers in Libraries conference. Some of my favorite library voices are scheduled to be there presenting such as Meredith Farkas, David Lee King, Gerry McKiernan and Karen G. Schneider. I am certain that I will find several new favorites as well. My Expected Schedule is:

Monday, April 7

• Web 2.0 Services for Smaller, Underfunded Libraries
• Library Web Presence: Engaging the Audience
• Fast & Easy Site Tune-Ups
• Widgets, Tools, & Doodads for Library Webmasters
• What Do Users Really Do in Their Native Habitat?

Tuesday, April 8

• Mashups for the Nontechies
• Libraries A-Twitter & Using del.icio.us
• Facebook Apps & Libraries Friendly Future
• Harnessing New Data Visualization Tools
• Video, YouTube, & Libraries

Wednesday, April 9

• Speed Searching: Tips & Tricks for Speeding Up the Search Process
• Open Source Applications
• Elearning: IL Instruction & Out-of-the-Box Software
• What's Hot in RSS & Social Software
• Talking 2.0 to Faculty

Thursday, April 10

• Integrating RSS Into Your Web Site