Deanna B. Marcum,
Associate Librarian for Library Services
Library of Congress
Special Additional Day – PALINET Digitization Expo
October 31, 2007
Practical Innovation
Transform your library.
Onsite Registration opens 8:30 AM Monday, October 29
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The need for libraries to innovate is inescapable. Your users demand the latest and greatest. But not all new ideas are practical — especially if you don’t know how to implement them at your institution. What are the best solutions for your organization? How do you put them into practice? This conference will share ways to help you transform your library.
What you can expect:
- Continue the dialogue started at the Mid-Atlantic Library Futures Conference with industry experts like Mary Madden from the Pew Internet & American Life Project
- Attend presentations by industry leaders on cutting-edge topics
- Participate in sessions about everything from open source software to marketing
- Learn what other members are doing during our popular Poster Sessions segment
- Network with colleagues and peers at our gala reception
- Connect with the PALINET staff you speak with every day
- Meet with PALINET Business Partners and see demos of the latest product and service offerings
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Deanna Marcum is responsible for integrating emerging digital resources into the traditional library at the Library of Congress, the first step toward building a national digital library for the 21st century.
Dr. Marcum is the Associate Librarian for Library Services at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Previously she has been president of the Council on Library and Information Resources, Dean of the School of Library and Information Science at The Catholic University of America. Currently she chairs the UNESCO Memory of the World program and serves on the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and the executive committee of the Digital Library Federation.
Dr. Marcum is a prolific writer and is the author of several books and reports, including "Development of Digital Libraries: An American Perspective" and "Online Acquisitions for Libraries," published in Library Technology Reports
VENDOR FAIR (Tuesday, October 30)
Visit with many of PALINET’s business partners at the Vendor Fair. As a PALINET member, your library benefits from negotiated pricing for discounted subscriptions and purchases on library products and services from more than 80 business partners, as well as subscription management and ease of renewal.
Remember to sign up for private demo sessions of specific products when you register for this year’s conference. These demos will be provided by Atas Systems, EBSCO, Elsevier, Lexis Nexis, MyiLibrary, MPS Scholarly Stats, Sage Publications, and Thomson Scientific.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with representatives of our business partners including:
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Monday, October 29
- Pre-Conference tours - Peabody Conservatory Library, Walters Art Gallery Library, Pratt Free Library
- Education Sessions:
- Who Do You Trust?: Wikipedia and the Authority of Anonymous Strangers:
Dan Ream
Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries
Lucretia McCulley
University of Richmond
Wikipedia has implications for teaching research methods and critical thinking. Videotaped interviews with students and faculty about Wikipedia will be integrated with exercises for audience members that explore their beliefs about Wikipedia, critical thinking, and authority of sources as well.- Library 2023: A Provoked Discussion on the Future of Libraries
Gregg Silvis
University of Delaware
Ponder a number of future library scenarios, such as the implications of 100 million full-text books being accessible for free by anyone anywhere anytime. What would happen if libraries succeeded in their fervent efforts to make all scholarly information readily accessible, perhaps even at no cost? Participate in a thought-provoking conversation about the future of libraries.- Offering Superior Services with Open Source Solutions
Amy DeGroff
Howard County Library
Howard County Library has seen cost savings and an increase in customer service through their deployment of open source software, such as Firefox, OpenOffice, and GAIM. Amy Begg De Groff will discuss the project planning, training, and deployment strategies used when 284 customer machines were deployed running free and open source software.- Next Generation Catalog
The Library OPAC Meets Web 2.0
Andrew Nagy
Villanova University
Contemporary libraries need state-of-the-art software to make their collections and services visible and attractive to Web users accustomed to the one stop-shopping aspects of Google and the customer-oriented features of commercial sites such as Amazon. VuFind, an open-source resource discovery portal developed for libraries by libraries, has harnessed the power of contemporary Web search technology that enables users to query and browse the library's resources in a simple yet sophisticated manner.- Intellectual Property: Privacy and Privilege- Responding to Multiple Access Challenges
Bill Sleeman
University of Maryland School of Law
Collecting and using the papers of attorneys and law firms presents a unique set of challenges that are not often encountered in special collections. This presentation will review the effect of Attorney-Client Privilege, as well as the more familiar challenges of copyright and privacy, in collecting original source material. The presentation will review how the Thurgood Marshall Law Library responded to these challenges. Audience members will be invited to share their experiences in collecting and using archives and manuscript materials- Library Advocacy: Libraries Prosper with Passion, Purpose, and Persuasion
Kathleen Rief
St. Mary's County Library, MD
The Public Library Association (PLA) just released a new toolkit to help public libraries create and sustain effective advocacy efforts at the local level: Libraries Prosper with Passion, Purpose & Persuasion! A PLA Toolkit for Success. This program, conducted by the Chair of the PLA Taskforce which created this publication, will include background on the toolkit’s creation and an overview of its contents- PALINET Business Meeting
- Reception in the Historic Tremont Grand
- Education Sessions:
- Tuesday October 30
- Continental Breakfast with vendors
- PALINET Vendor Fair
- Vendor Demos
- User Group Discussions
- Poster Sessions
- Buffet Lunch with Vendors
- Education Sessions:
- Teens and Technology: How Today’s Young Tech Elite Will Influence the Libraries of Tomorrow
Mary Madden
Pew Internet and American Life Project
As libraries consider expanding their presence online and connecting with teens on their own terms, they often need data to make tough decisions about how to spend limited budgets and human resources on developing new library services. Research conducted by The Pew Internet & American Life Project examines the growing role of technology in teens' lives, their expectations about how to find and use information, and the impact younger generations will have on libraries and other institutions in the future.- Managing the Virtual Library
Jane Burke
Serials Solutions
As collections become primarily digital, we must change how we work, both internally and with end users. What are some considerations as we revamp our collections and our services?- Dewey or Don't We: Behind the Maricopa County Library District’s Dewey-less Plan
Harry Courtright
Maricopa County Library
Learn about the how and why’s of the Maricopa County Library District’s innovative new Dewey-less library. This presentation will focus on the development of this unique customer service model, including building layout and its effect on both staff and customer. - PALINET Vendor Fair
PALINET 2007 CONFERENCE + VENDOR FAIR
Schedule of Events
- Monday, October 29
- 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Registration- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tours – Arthur Friedheim Libray at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, George Peabody Library at Johns Hopkins, Walters Art Gallery Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Keynote
- 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Education Sessions -
- Who Do You Trust?:
Wikipedia and the Authority of Anonymous Strangers
Dan Ream
Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries
Lucretia McCulley
University of Richmond- Library 2023: A Provoked Discussion on the Future of Libraries
Gregg Silvis
University of Delaware Library- Offering Superior Services with Open Source Solutions
Amy De Groff
Howard County Library- 3:00 PM - 3:15PM Afternoon Break
- 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Education Sessions -
- Next Generation Catalog
The Library OPAC Meets Web 2.0
Andrew Nagy
Villanova University- Intellectual Property: Privacy and Privilege, Responding to Multiple Access Challenges
Bill Sleeman
University of Maryland School of Law- Library Advocacy: Libraries Prosper with Passion, Purpose, and Persuasion
Kathleen Rief
St. Mary's County Library- 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM Business Meeting
- 5:45 PM - 7:30PM Reception
- 5:45 PM - 7:30PM Tremont Grand Tours
- 7:30 PM Dinner on your own
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Tuesday, October 30
- 8:00 AM - 12:00PM Registration
- 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Vendor Fair
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Continental Breakfast
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Poster Sessions
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM User Groups- Resource Sharing, Technology, Electronic Resources, Collection Management
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Vendor Demos - Lexis Nexis, MyiLibrary, Sage
- 10:50 AM - 11:35 AM Vendor Demos - Atlas Systems, EBSCO, Elsevier
- 11:40 AM - 12:25 AM Vendor Demos - Thomson Scientific, Swets
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Buffet Lunch
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Education Sessions -
Dewey or Don't We: Behind the Maricopa County Library District's Dewey-less Plan
Harry Courtright
Director/County Librarian
Maricopa County Library- Teens and Technology:
How Today's Young Tech Elite Will Influence the Libraries of Tomorrow
Mary Madden
Senior Research Assistant
Pew Internet and American Life Project- Managing the Virtual Library
Jane Burke
Vice President & General Manager
Serials Solutions- 3:00PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon Break - Prize Drawing
- 3:30 PM Conference/Vendor Fair Ends
- 5:30 PM Dinner on your own
- 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Vendor Fair
Stay for the PALINET Digitization Expo
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
REALIZE THE FULL POWER OF YOUR COLLECTION!
Meet the leading digitization hardware, software, and service providers to find the perfect tools and resources for your digital projects. Representatives from today’s leaders in digitization technology will be present including:
- Avencia (phillyhistory.org)
- PTFS
- Preservation Technologies
- Luna Imaging
- Northeast Document Conservation Center
- Northern Micrographics
- OCLC
- Olive Software
- Safe Sound Archive
- and more.
Hear presentations and gather information on statewide digitization efforts in the Mid-Atlantic region, such as the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee for Collaborative Digitization, the New Jersey Digital Highway, and the Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Program. Attend informative vendor sessions on a variety of digitization topics.
Speak with vendors and experts in the following areas:
- More accessible collections
- Access remote collections
- Exhibit fragile manuscripts and objects
- Enhance preservation and conservation activities
- Collections Management
- Increase awareness of your collection
- Attract new funding for your organization’s activities
- Outreach and Public Access
- Provide options for cooperation across institutional lines
- Enhance Web sites, promotional materials, and new service offerings
Register today for this exciting opportunity at www.palinet.org/2007conference. Stay all three days for a discounted rate.
REGISTRATION/HOTEL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
PALINET Conference & Vendor Fair 2007 & Digitization Expo - October 29-31, 2007
http://programs.regweb.com/palinet/07PALCOMBCONF
PALINET Vendor Fair Only - Tuesday, October 30, 2007
http://programs.regweb.com/palinet/07PALCONVF
PALINET Conference & Vendor Fair 2007 - October 29-30, 2007
http://programs.regweb.com/palinet/07PALCONF
PALINET Business Meeting Only - Monday, October 29, 2007
http://programs.regweb.com/palinet/07PALCONFBM
PALINET Digitization Expo - Wednesday, October 31, 2007
http://programs.regweb.com/palinet/07PALDIGEX
Early Bird registration deadline is Friday September 28, 2007.
Cancellation – full refund less $25 processing fee is available until Friday October 12, 2007. Registrants are not eligible to receive a refund after October 12.
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Tremont Plaza Hotel and Tremont Grand Conference Center
The PALINET Conference + Vendor Fair will be held at the newly renovated Tremont Grand Meeting Facility. Originally built in 1866, the building underwent reconstruction in 1907 and served as the Grand Lodge of the Maryland Masonic Temple. Today, this exquisite space has been converted into a state-of-the-art conference center that integrates comfort, functionality, and convenience. You will have the opportunity to tour this Baltimore treasure during the reception on Monday October 29. Our guests will be staying at the Tremont Plaza Hotel,on St. Paul Place, 222 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, 410-727-2222.
PALINET has negotiated a rate of $139 + tax for a single/double studio space with queen bed. Wireless internet access is available in all suites.
Tremont Plaza: http://www.tremontsuitehotels.com/
Attendees can make secure reservations online at: http://www.secure-res.com/res/vn3/cglogin.aspx?hotelid=1356&rlog=82
Password is PALINET.
Call 1-800-TREMONT (800-873-6668) Monday – Friday 8:00am – 7:30pm EST. Saturday – Sunday 10:00am – 2:00pm EST. Password is PALINET.
DIRECTIONS to BALTIMORE
From Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI): Exit 4 Baltimore. Follow the I-395 Exit heading downtown, and stay in the lane for the Inner Harbor. Bear right toward Conway Street. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Charles Street. After approximately seven traffic lights, turn right onto Saratoga Street, and travel one block to St. Paul Place. Turn right. The Tremont Plaza is on the corner of Saratoga and St. Paul Place.
The Tremont Plaza Hotel does not offer shuttle service from BWI. Super Shuttle and other ground transportation is available at the airport.
From the North on I-83: Begin west on Baltimore Beltway (I-695) toward Towson. Take Exit 23 heading south on Jones Falls Expressway (I-83). Take the St. Paul Street Exit, one way, heading south. Continue down St. Paul Street until it forks, then take the right fork onto St. Paul Place. After approximately four blocks, the Tremont Plaza Hotel will be on your right.
From the North or South on I-95:From Washington or the Fort McHenry Tunnel, take the I-395 Exit, heading downtown, and stay in the lane for the Inner Harbor. Bear right toward the Inner Harbor onto Conway Street. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Charles Street. After approximately seven traffic lights, turn right onto Saratoga Street, and go one block to St. Paul Place. Turn right. The Tremont Plaza Hotel is on the corner of Saratoga and St. Paul Place.
From I-70: Take I-695 towards Glen Burnie. Follow I-95 north to Baltimore and follow the above directions (from south on I-95).
Special Amtrak discount
Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to (Baltimore, MD) between (October 26, 2007– November 3, 2007). To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent. Special Amtrak Convention Fare Code number X87P-920.
NOTE: The Tremont offers shuttle service TO Baltimore's Penn Station. You will need to take a cab from the station to the Tremont Plaza and Conference Center.