[Web4lib] PLCMC TEch Summit 2008

[DeVillo, Paul]

Don't miss the 2008 Technology Summit: Digital Youth Wired for Action

Brought to you by the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
<http://www.plcmc.org/ <http://www.plcmc.org/> > 

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The 2008 Technology Summit "Digital Youth Wired for Action" is a
high-impact conference designed to inspire new learning and creativity
in library staff, educators and others from around the region interested
in youth development and learning. The day will be filled with practical
tips and methods to help integrate new technologies into the programs
and services you offer to children and teens.

The event's keynote speaker will be Anastasia Goodstein. Goodstein is
the author of Totally Wired: what teens and tweens are really doing
online <http://www.totallywiredbook.com/
<http://www.totallywiredbook.com/> > . Her blog, YPulse
<http://www.ypulse.com/ <http://www.ypulse.com/> > , is a leading media,
technology and youth development information source, and School Library
Journal recently published Goodstein's article What Would Madison Avenue
Do? Marketing to Teens.
<http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6555544.html
<http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6555544.html> > 

TICKETS

Tickets to this exciting event are just $20 per person. Purchase tickets
online <https://www.ctcharlotte.org/store/index.php?catid=618
<https://www.ctcharlotte.org/store/index.php?catid=618> > through the
library's partnering agency, Children's Theatre of Charlotte
(www.plcmc.org/programs/techsummit.asp
<outbind://53/www.plcmc.org/programs/techsummit.asp> ), or call
704-973-2828. (Note: a $5 handling fee will be added to all Internet and
telephone orders.) 

EVENT SCHEDULE

8:30-9:00 AM: Registration for Morning Session 9:00 AM: Morning Session:
A focus on Teen Services

12:15 - 1:45 PM: Break for lunch (Maps of nearby dining choices will be
provided.)

1:45-2:15 PM: Registration for Afternoon Session 2:15-5:00 PM: Afternoon
Session: A focus on Children's Services

VENUE INFORMATION

ImaginOn <http://www.imaginon.org/Planning_Your_Visit/default.asp
<http://www.imaginon.org/Planning_Your_Visit/default.asp> > , 300 E. 7th
Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 First time visiting ImaginOn? Visit the
ImaginOn web site <http://www.imaginon.org/general_info/default.asp
<http://www.imaginon.org/general_info/default.asp> > for directions, map
and underground parking information. (www.imaginon.org
<outbind://53/www.imaginon.org> )

TECH SUMMIT ON SECOND LIFE

A live audio stream of Anastasia's presentations will be available on
Second Life <http://secondlife.com/ <http://secondlife.com/> > at
Alliance Library's InfoIsland Open Air Auditorium (103, 117, 33). For
more information, contact Kelly Czarnecki at kczarnecki at plcmc.org or IM
BlueWings Hayek in Second Life. (www.secondlife.com
<outbind://53/www.secondlife.com> )

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If the links above don't work, please visit

www.plcmc.org/programs/techsummit.asp
<outbind://53/www.plcmc.org/programs/techsummit.asp> 

or call 704-973-2828 to purchase tickets. 

This event is brought to you by the

Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County.

www.plcmc.org <outbind://53/www.plcmc.org> 

 

Paul DeVillo 
Interim Web Services Manager 
Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
310 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 
phone: 704.416.0451 
email: pdevillo at plcmc.org 
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