[Web4lib] LACASIST 2009 Workshop: Accessibility: Are You Reaching Everyone?- REMINDER

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Los Angeles Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (LACASIST) presents their 2009 Workshop


PROGRAM: Accessibility: Are You Reaching Everyone?"
The program will focus on the accessibility and usability of websites and web-based products and services. Given the fine line between accessibility and usability in today's realm of information technology, these words are often intertwined. Speakers will address things to consider when exploring, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating websites and web-based technologies in order to reach all users. Special emphasis will be placed on users with special needs and disabilities.


SPEAKERS:
Rhea Joyce Rubin, professional librarian and former library director 
Gerry Hanley, Executive Director of MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching at www.merlot.org) and Senior Director for Academic Technology Services for the California State University, Office of the Chancellor.
Patrick Burke, UCLA Disabilities and Computing Program

Susan Cullen, CSUN Accessible Technology Initiative and Online Support Coordinator


WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING


Public Services Librarians who assist people with using library websites and electronic services delivered via the Internet.

Electronic Resources Librarians, Web Developers, and Systems Librarians who plan for and implement library technologies and electronic services delivered via the Internet.

Unit Managers, Team Leaders, and Library Administrators that explore and purchase library technologies and electronic services delivered via the Internet.

Other library personnel interested in accessibility and usability of library resources and services.




WHEN
Friday May 8, 2009
Check-in & Continental Breakfast: 9 am
Introduction at 9:30 am
Program: 10 am-4 pm


WHERE
Cerritos College, Teleconference Center (Norwalk, California) http://cms.cerritos.edu/teleconf


REGISTRATION & PARKING INFORMATION


Early Bird Rates (before and on April 20, 2009)
* ASIST Member: $ 45
* Non-ASIST Member: $ 60
* Student in a degree program: $ 30


Regular Rates (after April 20, 2009)
* ASIST Member: $ 55
* Non-ASIST Member: $ 70
* Student in a degree program: $ 40


Registration includes a continental breakfast, fajita lunch buffet, and program registration. Parking is not included in the registration fees, but can be purchased on-site for the amazingly low price of $1.00 for the day. HURRY! Workshop is limited to 110 participants. Last day to register is April 30, 2009. Please see website for details.


MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT:
http://www.lacasist.org/events/2009_workshop_accessibility.htm
REGISTER: http://lacasist.wufoo.com/forms/z7x4m1/
WHAT's LACASIST? http://www.lacasist.org/


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