Who’s Driving the Technology Bus?

 Eastern New York Chapter of ACRL Spring 2007 Conference

Monday, May 21, 2007
State University of New York Institute of Technology Utica, New York

Cost: $35 for chapter members; $50 non-members (includes a one year
membership)
Registration deadline: May 14

For more conference details :
http://www.enyacrl.org/conf_Spring07.php

To register please see:
http://www.enyacrl.org/registration_spring2007.php  

Net Neutrality

via: Engadget
I came across this the other day, and felt it’s an issue that librarians should be aware of. Libraries and Librarians have always been advocates of intellectual freedom, and the unregulated Internet has provided a medium for free exchange of information (for better or for worse). Net Neutrality is a debate about how much control the Internet Service Providers should have, if any, over the content that they provide through their networks.

Library 2.0: A Guide to Participatory Library Service

via Library Crunch:

For those of you interested in Library 2.0, there is a new book available. Here’s the blurb from Amazon:

Two of the first and most original thinkers on Library 2.0 introduce the essential concepts and offer ways to improve service to better meet the changing needs of 21st century library users. Describing a service model of constant and purposeful change, evaluation and updating of library services, and user participation, the book both outlines the theoretical underpinnings of Library 2.0 and provides practical advice on how to get there. From incorporating technology to reaching the long tail, from getting buy-in to maintaining momentum, all aspects of Library 2.0 are covered.

Link to Library 2.0 at Amazon.com.

NYLINK & ALCTS Event: Metadata Standards & Applications

via NYLINE Listserv.

Metadata Standards and Applications
Co-sponsored with ALCTS
April 19 & 20
Central New York Library Resources Council
Syracuse, NY

Description:

Presents 21st century bibliographic control concepts, including metadata standards and applications. The goal of the course is to relate what attendees already know about library catalog metadata to digital library metadata, thereby preparing them to apply their current knowledge to new areas. This workshop is designed for practicing catalogers (with or without MLS degrees) from all types of libraries, with a working knowledge of MARC and concepts of bibliographic control. The workshop explores the following topics:

• Introduction to digital libraries
• Metadata models
• Overview of metadata standards and applications
• Metadata interoperability and distribution
• Controlled vocabulary use in metadata
• Application profiles
• Quality considerations and monitoring metadata developments

Presenters:

• Susan Pyzynski, Harvard University
• Diane Hillmann, Cornell Univeristy

Conference fee includes materials, continental breakfast and lunch both days.
Cost is $320 for Nylink and ALCTS members and $360 for non-members.
For more information or to register please go to our website at:
http://nylink.org/conf/meta_apps07.htm

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Request for Comments on draft ALA Principles for Digitized Content

via NYLINE Listserv.

In January of 2007, the Task Force on Digitization Policy of ALA’s Office for Information Technology Policy introduced the draft Principles for Digitized Content.

The goal of the Principles is to succinctly voice the primary policy areas that can guide libraries as they make decisions regarding digitization. The Task Force is now soliciting comments from a broad spectrum of the ALA membership, its divisions, round tables and committees through a blog.

To make the solicitation easy, each Principle can be commented on separately at:

http://blogs.ala.org/digitizationprinciples.php.

The blog will be accepting comments until May 1, 2007. Following the comment period, the Task Force will review all the comments, make any need revisions and then send forward any revisions to Council.

If you have any questions please email Liz Bishoff (Liz.Bishoff@Colorado.edu) or Karen Coyle (kcoyle@kcoyle.net) and we will share them with the Task Force.

Printable copies of the principles document, a list of Task Force members, and other background documents are available at:

http://www.ala.org/ala/washoff/contactwo/oitp/digtask.htm

Thank you!

The OITP Task Force on Digitization Policy

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NYLA Institute – WiFi for Your Library

via NYLINE Listserv

The New York Library Association is pleased to announce the next offering in the NYLA Institute series:

Wireless Internet Access in Your Library

A growing number of medium and small public libraries in New York State have found the wireless solution that is right for them, enhancing both their services and technology infrastructure. What’s the right solution for your library? Learn how to assess your site and your service needs.

Learn about equipment, technical support issues, network security, and costs. Hear the specifics about several solutions for wireless, from build-it-yourself to vendor-provided. Ample time will be provided for a question & answer period. This workshop is appropriate for public library staff, managers, trustees, and anyone interested in wireless networks.

Presenters:

• David Fulton, Computer Literacy Librarian at Liverpool Public Library (Liverpool NY), provides staff and patron training on computer-related topics.
• Geoffrey Kirkpatrick, Head of Computer and Media Services at Bethlehem Public Library (Delmar NY), manages IT support and explores appropriate uses for new technologies in libraries.
• John Love, Technology Specialist at Bethlehem Public Library (Delmar NY), is the system administrator for the library’s wired and wireless networks.

This full day workshop is $85 for NYLA members and $120 for non-members.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Mid-Hudson Library System
Poughkeepsie, NY – Directions
Flier & Registration Form
Register Online

Questions? Call 1-800-252-NYLA OR e-mail education@nyla.org.

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