[Web4lib] Handheld Librarian 2 online conference: call for proposals

[Lori Bell]

Theme: Mobile Library Services
Alliance Library System and LearningTimes invite librarians, library staff, vendors, graduate students, and developers to submit proposals for programs related to the topic of mobile library services for the online conference. Proposals are due December 2, 2009.  Go to
http://www.handheldlibrarian.org/call-for-proposals/ to make a proposal.
 
Topics:
The Handheld Librarian II conference will feature interactive, live online sessions and links to recorded events following the conference. We are interested in a broad range of submissions that highlight current, evolving and future issues in mobile library services. These include but are not limited to the following themes:

Ebooks and audiobooks 
Managing mobile content: eBooks, Journals, video and more 
Mobilizing the library: web presence, OPACs, databases and other electronic resources 
Promoting mobile services and using mobile devices to promote traditional library services 
Information security on mobile devices 
Access to and licensing of databases on mobile devices 
Mobile products and services in the medical library 
Text Message reference service 
Vendor development 
iPhone applications 
Accessibility 
Proposal Submissions:
This conference accepts proposals for presentations delivered in several online formats:

A featured 45 minute presentation 
Panel discussion with others (10 minutes of presentation) 
Virtual Roundtable discussions on selected topics 
Virtual poster presentation 
Submit proposals by completing the form beneath by no later than November 15, 2009. You will be notified by January 1, 2010 if your proposal has been accepted.
Presenters Are Expected To:

Conduct an online session using Adobe Connect 
Provide a photo, bio and program description for the conference website by January 15, 2010 
Respond to questions from attendees 
Attend an online 30-60 minute training on Adobe Connect prior to the conference 
Thank you for considering a submission for conference participation. If you have questions, please contact: 

Lori Bell, Alliance Library System, lbell at alliancelibrarysystem.com 
John Walber, LearningTimes, john at learningtimes.net 
Tom Peters, TAP Information Services, tpeters at tapinformation.com 

Lori Bell
Director of Innovation
Alliance Library System
600 High Point Lane
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309)694-9200 ext. 2128
lbell at alliancelibrarysystem.com