2 DAYS OF WORKSHOPS!
Pre- and postconference workshops on Sunday, April 6 and Thursday, April 10 cover a wide range of topics including popular full-day Searchers Academy and Drupal in a Day and introducing a new full-day workshop How to Make a Makerspace for Kids. There are many half-day workshop topics: Change, Aggregating Content, Playing & Learning, Library Resource Management, Project Management, UX Boot Camp, Design My Library Space, Strategies of Inventive Thinking, Personas, Makerspaces and Library Creative Spaces, Responsive Web Design, Digital Repositories, Scenario Planning, Information Architecture, Negotiating Econtent, and more.
INTERNET@SCHOOLS — TRACK E
Now integrated into Computers in Libraries 2014 as Track E on Monday, April 7 & Tuesday, April 8.
SUNDAY EVENING WELCOME & NETWORKING EVENT
Games, Gadgets, & Makerspaces
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join our gamers and gadget lovers for an evening of fun, playing, learning, and networking. See how you can transform your thinking, your programs, and your spaces with the latest games, gadgets, and ideas! Share with a poster about what your library is doing with creative making and makerspaces in your library. Led by Brian Pichman, Meg Backus, and Stephen Abram, this event will start your conference experience with lots of learning and laughing! Refreshments included.
TUESDAY EVENING SESSION
Extreme Makeovers & Mindshifts: People & Places
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
M.J. D’Elia, Head, Learning & Curriculum Support Team, McLaughlin Library, University of Guelph
Nate Hill, Assistant Director, Chattanooga Public Library
Erik Boekesteijn, founder and director Doklab, Doklab and ShanachieTour
In keeping with our theme, Hack the Library!, our panel shares experiences and tips for both people and places associated with libraries. D’Elia starts by sharing a framework and techniques for encouraging a start-up mindset and the results of the first Start Up Weekend for Libraries. Hill & Backus describe the transformation of the Chatanooga PL’s fourth floor and the innovative maker spirit it initiated. Boekesteijn, creator of the video series This Week in Libraries, illustrates exciting new spaces that libraries are creating and provides lots of insights and ideas to take home to your library and community.
CONFERENCE CONVERSATIONS!
Computers in Libraries 2014 is all about conversations. So in addition to those you find in the conference sessions, the hallways, and the exhibit hall, you can find more conversation online at the conference blog, www.libconf.com, and don't forget to use the Twitter tag #CILDC.
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GOVERNMENT & SPECIAL LIBRARIES STREAMS
This year’s Computers in Libraries event features two specialized streams of programs within the conference, each focusing on a different type of library. One is government libraries—in conjunction with FLICC’s Libraries & Emerging Technologies. The other stream featured is for special libraries. Learn More
EXHIBITION
The Computers in Libraries exhibition will feature leadingedge companies offering the visitor a choice of products in all aspects of library technology, including web-based products and services, integrated library and information systems, online services, document delivery services, internet software tools, content suppliers, search services, and more. If you are looking for a particular product, evaluating competing systems, keeping up-to-date with new products and developments, be sure to visit the Computers in Libraries exhibition.
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Information Today, Inc. invites all registrants and exhibition visitors to a networking reception on Monday in the Exhibit Hall from 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
EXHIBIT HOURS
Monday, April 7
10:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Networking Reception | 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8
10:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9
9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Dine Arounds
Join your colleagues, fellow conference attendees, and your hosts for terrific conversation, dinner on the town, and lots of fun you won't soon forget! Chat about the day's events and topics of interest. Choose from a range of wonderful food and dining expeditions to great restaurants in the DC area. Lists will be maintained online, and during the conference copies will be on the bulletin boards in the registration area at the Hilton Washington. Groups will meet either in that area before going to the restaurant together or will meet at the restaurant.
http://dinearounds.infotoday.com/CIL2014
INTERNET CAFE
Located in the Exhibit Hall and available during regular exhibit hours.
CYBERTOURS
Plan to pick up some quick tips, take a sneak peek at new products, and learn new skills at short, free Cybertours in the Computers in Libraries 2014 Exhibit Hall.
Full Schedule
THE FUTURE OF LIBRARIES: SURVIVAL SUMMIT
This 2-day Summit is an intimate forum for library directors, CEOs, and CIOs of academic, public, government, and special libraries to problem-solve, discuss, and network with colleagues. It features a mix of high-level presentations, expert panels, and roundtable and facilitated discussions with lots of networking/peer engagement time. Aimed at library leaders, the summit is an interactive event with leading-edge thinking, collaborative opportunities for evaluating different future scenarios, various perspectives and viewpoints, as well as industry experts. Separate register is required. For more info visit librarysummit.com.
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