Libraries & Technology at the forefront

[d scott brandt]

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Computers in Libraries 2001
The Technology Conference for Information Age Librarians
March 14-16, 2001
Hilton, Washington DC

Call for Speakers

Information Today Inc., a key provider of technology conferences for more 
than twenty years with the National Online Meeting and Internet Librarian, 
is pleased to announce the 16th annual Computers in Libraries ­ the most 
comprehensive North American conference and exhibition concentrating all 
aspects of library technology. The conference offers a wide-ranging program 
designed to meet the needs of librarians, information managers, systems 
professionals, and information specialists. The focus of the conference is 
on leading edge technology which is transforming library operations, 
products and services, and roles within all types and sizes of library and 
information services.

Computers in Libraries caters to all interests and all levels of knowledge 
with four simultaneous tracks plus many workshop and networking 
opportunities. This year’s tracks and themes will encompass: Content 
Management & eResrouces, Web Tools & Technology, Portals, Searching & 
Search Engines, Case Studies of Internet & Intranet Librarians, Integrating 
Systems & the Net, Digital/Virtual Library Services, Library Automation & 
Infrastructure, Managing Knowledge Assets, Distance Learning & Instruction, 
Webmasters & Web Management, Streaming Multimedia, Public & School 
Libraries, and more. Speakers are knowledgeable, authoritative and focus on 
practical applications and case studies as well as technical and managerial 
issues. Please consider sending us a proposal to speak. Below are some of 
the topics we hope to cover, but don’t let this list limit your 
imagination! We look forward to hearing from you.

Cool Web tools: Java, XML, DHTML                        Acquiring & 
managing content
Information Architecture                                Delivery channels & 
platforms
Portals and vortals                                     Content management 
tools
Intranet case studies                                   Digitizing collections
Managing desktop access                                 Virtual library 
case studies
Integrating K-12 Curriculum & Technology                Interfaces & screen 
design
Search engine tools & tips                              Electronic commerce
Licensing & negotiating                                 Document & image 
management
Knowledge management technology                         Copyright in the 
Eworld
Publishing on the Web                           Wired strategies for the 
millennium
Managing electronic resources                   Web based OPACs
Desktop Access strategies                               LANs, WANs & the net
Streamlining electronic document delivery               Capturing & 
delivering multimedia
Filtering & intelligent agents                          Distance learning 
technologies
Designing & maintaining web sites                       Digital Archiving
Creating & supporting virtual communities               Security & 
authentication
Multimedia & image delivery                             Technology planning
Web Resources for Specific Subject Areas                Tools for 
evaluating web resources
Protecting & Using Intellectual property                Public access 
workstations
Future Net/Web strategies                               Funding technology 
& upgrades
Migrating databases to the Web                  Lessons learned; strategies
Web policies & strategies                               Usability Testing 
for Web sites
Web developer tools & techniques                        Mining for Quality 
Information
Retooling budgets for the Eworld                        Collaborating with IT
Strategies for Acquiring eContent                       Roles & structures 
for Net libraries

Program Chair Jane I. Dysart, Dysart & Jones Associates

Organizing/Review Committee
Stephen Abram, IHS Micromedia
Scott Brandt, Purdue University Libraries
Marshall Breeding, Vanderbilt University
Walt Howe, Delphi Internet Services
Richard Hulser, Content Management, IBM
Kathy Miller, Managing Editor, Computers in Libraries
Nancy Nelson, Founder of CIL
Julia Peterson, Metroquip Inc.
Hope Tillman, Babson College
Ferdi Serim, Editor, Multimedia Schools

If you would like to participate in Computers in Libraries 2001 as a 
speaker, please contact the Program Chair at the email/fax, address listed 
below as soon as possible ( August 21, 1999 at the very latest). Include 
the following brief details of your proposed presentation: title, subject, 
scope, abstract, a few sentences of biographical information that relate 
you to the topic, and full contact information (title, address, email, 
phone & fax). All abstracts will be reviewed by the Organizing/Review 
Committee and notification regarding acceptance will be made in the fall.

Jane I. Dysart, Program Chair, CIL 2000
Dysart & Jones Associates
jane at dysartjones.com or dysart at inforamp.net
phone: 416/484-6129
fax: 416/484-7063

To receive the registration and program brochure in the fall, or exhibit 
information please contact:
Information Today Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
phone: 609/654-6266
fax: 609/654-4309
email:  custserv at infotoday.com
Web site:  http://www.infotoday.com