Content from the Computers in Libraries Conference is online, including the hour-long keynote speech from Lee Rainie of the Pew Institute. A concise summary of some of Rainie’s key points is here at the JustNathan blog of Nathan Flinchum, a librarian and technology teacher in Roanoke, VA.
The New York Library Association (NYLA) will hold the first
annual Empire State Book Festival—a celebration of writers, books, and
literacy—April 9-10, 2010 in Albany, New York. This family-friendly
educational event features author talks, panel discussions and workshops,
storytime for children and the opportunity for attendees to purchase books by their favorite New York authors.
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Save the date! The Library Assistants’ Day is on Tuesday, November 3, in Syracuse. This is the third year of the popular conference. Registration information is coming soon.
Here are some of the sessions:
Customer Service: FISH
How to Develop and Market Library Exhibits and Displays
Genealogy
Effective Communication and Time Management
Microsoft Applications Update
And more…