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PROGRAM CHAIR
Jane Dysart
Dysart & Jones Associates
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We are pleased to present the 12th annual Internet Librarian conference and exhibition — the ONLY
conference designed for information professionals who are using, developing, and embracing Net- and Web-based strategies
in their roles as information searchers, Webmasters and Web managers, content evaluators and organizers, product developers,
and more. As the premier tools for information managers and librarians, Net technologies are the focus of this conference.
Internet Librarian provides an active forum for our excellent speakers to explore the exciting range of issues
and challenges facing information professionals today as well as an opportunity for you to network with other leading-edge
Internet librarians.
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Organizing/Review Committee
Stephen Abram
SirsiDynix
Darlene Fichter
University of Saskatchewan
Richard Geiger
San Francisco Chronicle
Richard Hulser
Consultant
Marydee Ojala
Editor, ONLINE magazine
Barbara Quint
Editor-in-Chief, Searcher Magazine
Donna Scheeder
Law Library of Congress
Aaron Schmidt
North Plains Public Library
Michael Stephens
Dominican University
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Beyond 2.0: User-Focused Tools & Practices
Web 2.0 tools and practices, web services, social media, and new platforms of social computing are enabling libraries and information
professionals to interact with their clients and communities in new and exciting ways. New tools and processes have ignited creative
integrated content mashups, specialized and personalized services for community segments, and exciting new techniques for dealing
with voluminous information flows, including user-generated content. Our conference theme, Beyond 2.0: User-Focused Tools &
Practices, captures leading-edge online initiatives and innovations in all types of information enterprises, tools and techniques for
enhancing user-friendly digital information flows, information discovery and visualization methods for dealing with today’s information
overload, building new communities and supporting online connections in engaging ways, and more.
Join us at the most comprehensive conference for library and information professionals interested in technology to discover the
insights, strategies and practices that will allow us to tame the net, manage libraries and digital information, and enhance the
information and learning experience of people in our communities. Internet Librarian 2008 provides attendees with many chances to
meet and hear from leading edge information professionals in all types of environments—leaders in the information industry who are
integrating content and delighting their clients, organizing and managing digital content in creative ways, setting the context for
excellence in information utilization in their organizations, revolutionizing the roles of info pros, building strong collaborative communities
among their customers and colleagues, and using new technologies in creative and exciting ways.
We look forward to seeing you in Monterey in October!
Free Cybertours!
Our popular information-rich cybertours are again featured in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday! A wide range of topics
will include Tour of Second Life’s Info Island, Vertical Search Engines, Quality Internet Resources, Twitter 101, Microformats,
Advocacy Through Search Engines, and more. Click here for the schedule.
Interactive Networking Events
Sunday Evening Program
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Gaming & Gadgets Petting Zoo
Join our gamers and gadget lovers for an evening of fun and playing. Bring your latest games and gadgets and try out each others’.
See if you are a guitar hero, winning Wii bowler/golfer, or rank as a dancing DDR expert. Led by gamer/gadget gurus Aaron Schmidt
and Erik Boekesteijn, this evening is not only filled with fun, networking, and of course, learning and laughing but it introduces a new
library game developed and designed by high school students in the Netherlands. See Dark Ink’s world premiere!
Refreshments included.
Opening Reception
Information Today Inc. invites all conference registrants and exhibitors to a special Exhibit Hall opening reception on Monday,
October 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is a great time to gather with fellow Internet Librarians and suppliers, renew acquaintances,
meet new colleagues, sample tasty goodies,and check out the latest products and services in a relaxed atmosphere.
AIIP TECHNOLOGY AWARD
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
8:55 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) will be presenting it's 9th annual AIIP Technology Award on Tuesday
prior to Danny Sulllivan's keynote talk.
At 8:55 a.m., Cynthia Shamel, AIIP Past President and Principal of Shamel Information Services,
will present the award to a company or individual that produces information products (databases, web organizers, internet sites), a
new or revamped product or technology that helps information professionals with their day-to-day operations in locating, analyzing
and organizing information.
Informal Dine Arounds
Plan dinner with your colleagues.
CLICK HERE to register online.
CONFERENCE WIKI
http://il2008.pbwiki.com/
Check it out for conference tips, networking, sightseeing, and more!
CONFERENCE BLOG
Watch for news and updates about the conference in the Internet Librarian Conference Blog at
www.infotodayblog.com
The “tags” for this year's Internet Librarian and Internet@Schools West
will be IL2008 and I@SW2008.
Exhibition
The Internet Librarian 2008 exhibition features leading-edge companies, offering visitors a choice of products
covering all aspects of Internet technologies, including content providers, online services, software, document and Web delivery
systems, search engines, and more. [Exhibitor List]
Internet Café
Visit the Internet Cafe in the Exhibit Hall during regular exhibit hours to check your e-mail.
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Tuesday Evening Session
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Good Internet Librarian Practices Worldwide
Erik Boekesteijn & Jaap van de Geer, Delft Public Library
Join the Shanachie Tour and hear about the latest excursions and findings from libraries around the world - Jamaica, the Netherlands,
North America, and more! Over coffee and cookies, be inspired by the Shanachie group’s enthusiasm and video skills and learn about
some exciting practices around the world.
Free and open to all registrants, exhibitors, and exhibit visitors. Click here for more information.
Two Days of Workshops!!
Preconference workshops on Saturday afternoon and Sunday, October 18 & 19 cover a wide range of topics including our popular
full-day Searchers Academy and Web Managers Academy, as well as Academic Library 2.0. There are many half-day workshops
topics: Project Management, Creating Online Tutorials, Ajax, Podcasting & Videocasting, Innovation, Training, RSS, Gaming,
Social Networks, DigitalPhotography, Open Source, and more.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
2.0 and the Internet World
Howard Rheingold, Educator, Consultant, & Author, Smart Mobs
Monday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Search Engine Land: What’s Happening Out There?
Danny Sullivan, Search Engine Land
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Social Media & Networked Technologies: Research & Insights
Danah Boyd, Ph.D. student, School of Information at Berkeley & Fellow, Harvard Berkman Center for Internet & Society
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Learning & Play in a Social & Mobile World
Elizabeth Lane Lawley, Director, Rochester Institute of Technology Lab for Social Computing
Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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