Registration is now open for NEKLS Tech Day 2007!
Thursday, August 2nd, from 9:00 – 4:00 (registration begins at 8:30 AM)
@ The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
This event is designed to appeal to all skill levels — from those who are new to library technology to those who have been working with it for years.
2005′s keynote speaker was Jenny Levine, “The Shifted Librarian”. 2006′s keynote speaker was Michael Stephens, “Tame the Web”. This year’s keynote speaker is Mary Madden, Pew Internet and American Life Project.
Other session topics will include library automation, Web 2.0, WebJunction, new gadgets, Second Life, and patron-centered website design. Tech Day speakers will include Gina Millsap, David King, and Diana Sowers from the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library; Erica Reynolds, Josh Neff, and Michelle Beattie from Johnson County Public Library; Patti Butcher, Cindi Hickey, and Bill Sowers from the State Library of Kansas; NEKLS staff members, and others!
Who should attend? Public librarians, school librarians, academic librarians, library trustees, library friends, and library lovers are all encouraged to attend. Cost is $20 for NEKLS members and $40 for non-members. You may register online at: http://www.nekls.org/apps/signup/index.cgi
Comment By: sarah washburn
July 9th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
what a terrific program, brenda!
the pew center crafts such interesting reports, and mary’s work is top notch. you’re lucky to have her and the rest of the crew on the agenda. wish i were in kansas to enjoy the day–i look forward to the blog reports!
Comment By: royce kitts
July 11th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
I cant wait I get to see Joshua Neff!
Comment By: Brenda
July 12th, 2007 at 10:15 am
We’re asking that fans reserve autograph requests for Mr. Neff until the lunch break.
Glad you’ll be there Royce!