Send a library practitioner to SemTechBiz, June 2 - 5

[Debra Shapiro]

Have you been working on a linked data project for your library? Or do you know someone doing great work promoting or demonstrating the benefits of linked data for libraries? If so, consider nominating yourself or that colleague for first the SemanticWeb.com "Library Spotlight on Library Innovation"!

OCLC and LITA are working together to promote library participation at the upcoming Semantic Technology & Business Conference (SemTechBiz - http://semtechbizsf2013.semanticweb.com/), an event that brings together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the impact of semantic technology applications.

So … if you know of someone working on an interesting project, nominate him or her to participate in the conference, to be held in San Francisco from June 2-5, 2013. Note that the project can be ongoing, but significant practical work should have been accomplished prior to March 31, 2013.

Nominations (http://bit.ly/11K9uzJ) for the Spotlight are being accepted through May 10.  Self-nominations cheerfully accepted. The Spotlight opportunity provides one sponsored presenter with space on the conference program to give a short, lightning style talk about their work. Travel & lodging costs during the conference will be paid by OCLC, plus a full conference pass from Semantic.Web.com.

Even if you do not nominate anyone, the Semantic Technology and Business Conference is well worth experiencing. SemTechBiz brings together industry thought leaders and practitioners to explore the challenges and opportunities jointly impacting both business leaders and technologists. Conference sessions include technical talks and case studies that highlight semantic technology applications in action. The program includes tutorials and over 130 sessions and demonstrations as well as a hackathon, start-up competition, exhibit floor, and networking opportunities.

As supporters of the SemanticWeb.com Library Spotlight, OCLC and LITA members will get a 50% discount on a gold conference pass - use discount code OCLC or LITA when registering - 

LITA members - http://semtechbizsf2013.semanticweb.com/?c=stsflita - discount code "lita" minus quotes 

OCLC members - http://semtechbizsf2013.semanticweb.com/?c=stsfoclc - discount code "oclc" minus quotes

Thanks and good luck!

dsshapiro at wisc.edu
Debra Shapiro
UW-Madison SLIS
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Madison WI 53706
608 262 9195
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2013-04-27