Explore trends in technologies impacting today’s library, librarians and patrons and discover how to apply them in real world environment.

Schedule

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Registration and Coffee

9:30 - 9:35 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions

9:35 - 10:45 a.m.
Taking the Long View of Library Linked Data

In this presentation Jean Godby from OCLC will offer a perspective on library linked data by answering a few questions. Why is linked data a good fit for the library community? How difficult are the problems that the library community hopes linked data will solve, compared to those faced by other business sectors that are considering its adoption? How has linked data already shown impact, either by offering realistic solutions to longstanding problems, or by influencing the practice of library resource description? What are some of the biggest challenges? And what is the long-term impact of the linked data experiment? I will answer these questions by describing how linked data is being used by OCLC, libraries, and other organizations that support the work of the library community.

Jean Godby, OCLC

10:45 - 11:00 a.m.
Break

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Idea Generator

Bring your stories and ideas to this participant-driven session exploring innovative ways libraries provide low-tech resources and services that go beyond the traditional.

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Imagining the Near Future: Technology Forecasting for Your Library

Library technology is constantly evolving, in the first part of this session, Ken Varnum will provide an overview of technologies and tools that are emerging from experimental to practical in academic libraries. Of course, just because a technology emerges into the mainstream doesn't make it fit your local situation. This presentation and workshop will teach attendees ways to think about their needs and technologies so they can make sound decisions about where to place their technology bets.

Ken Varnum, University of Michigan

2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Break

3:30 p.m.
Adjourn

Registration Rates

Early Bird Rates expire May 11, 2016

*subject to space limitations

In order to qualify for member rates, attendees must hold current individual MLA membership. Organizational membership does not apply. For more information about MLA individual and organizational membership, please visit Membership Value and Benefits.

Resources

MLA Technologies and Trends (pdf)

Jean Godby MLA Presentation (pdf)