| Trendy Topics 2010: Virtual Worlds and Libraries |
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| Written by Snow Scarmon |
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Trendy Topics (T2) is a series of online conferences, each focusing on a hot topic in the fields of librarianship and information science. TAP Information Services and the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University are pleased to announce another in the ongoing series of online conferences on hot topics that librarians can enjoy right at their desktops.
“Trendy Topics 2010: Virtual Worlds and Libraries” Virtual Worlds for Teaching, Learning and Library Services A one day seminar 8:00am to 3:00pm (SL time) Using 3D virtual worlds like Second Life for teaching, learning and library services may be the new trend, but are they merely decorative chat rooms? From helping people choose avatars to building immersive content to making sense of it all, this presentation will give hands-on practical advice gathered over two years with 1500 graduate students in the world's largest MLIS program. Keynote speakers: Dr. Jeremy Kemp on “Virtual Worlds for Teaching, Learning and Library Services.” Dr. Bryan Carter on “Literature and Virtual Worlds” Randy Hinrichs on “Certificate in Virtual Worlds” A panel on “The Innovative World of Academic Librarians in Second Life” A panel on “The Community Virtual Library in Second Life” A panel on “Health Information in Virtual Worlds” ------------- eBooks and Your Library A Half-Day Online Seminar Thursday, October 21, 2010
Change is constant -- even more so in today's digital world of eBooks and eReading. Librarians are working to ensure that library content and services survive the eBook revolution. To help you and your library stay on top, plan on attending this exciting half-day seminar filled with breaking news and long-range developments from the eBook world. With updated information on library eBook vendors such as eBrary and OverDrive, eBook sites such as Google Books, Hathi Trust, and Open Library, as well as the plethora of portable eReading devices on the market, this seminar will quickly bring you up to speed and make positive changes for you and your library. Keynote speakers: Tony Brandy: Digital Downloads: An Update On Free eBook Resources For Your Library Tom Peters: The Future of Portable eReading … and Libraries ------------ Upcoming:
Trendy Topics Conference Series Website: http://www.trendytopics.info/ For more information on these workshops contact Lori Bell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Tom Peters at TAP Information Services at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . TAP Information Services (www.tapinformation.com) helps organizations innovate. Lori Bell |
