Conference Highlights - Day One
Keynote Speaker
Roy Tennant
Internationally Recognized Writer and Speaker on Library and Information Technology Issues
Roy Tennant has presented at conferences worldwide about emerging library and information technologies. He is the owner of the Web4Lib and XML4Lib electronic discussions, and the creator and editor of Current Cites, a current awareness newsletter published every month since 1990. Tennant penned a regular column about digital libraries from 1997–2007 in Library Journal where he now writes the Tennant:Digital Libraries blog. A prolific writer, he has published numerous articles and books including his most recent Technology in Libraries (2008). Other works include Managing the Digital Library (2004), XML in Libraries (2002), Practical HTML: A Self-Paced Tutorial (1996), and Crossing the Internet Threshold: An Instructional Handbook (1993). Currently, he is Senior Program Officer at RLG Programs, part of the Programs and Research division of OCLC, in Mountain View, CA.
Library Tours
There will be tours of three Philadelphia libraries on Monday morning from 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
University of Pennsylvania Biddle Law Library
Located in Nicole E. Tanenbaum Hall overlooking the Penn Law courtyard, the Biddle Law Library is a modern complex with expansive areas encompassing rooms for student study groups, computer labs and wireless network connections for research, and places for quiet study. See both the original library, established in 1887, and the new building, opened in 1993. (PALINET-lead Walking Tour)
Drexel University Hagerty Library
Drexel's W.W. Hagerty Library opened in 1983 and presently houses nearly half a million books, periodicals, DVDs, videos, and archival materials. The collection's strengths reflect the curricular strengths of the University City Campus: engineering, business, information science, and design and media arts, as well as general science, humanities and social sciences. Hear about the library's use of Web 2.0 applications such as RSS feeds, Facebook, del.icio.us, diigo, and friendfeed to communicate new information to faculty and students. (PALINET-lead Walking Tour)
Free Library of Philadelphia
Visit one of the country's most extensive collections - more than 6 million items, ranging from books and magazines to art, music, film, and other media. You will also tour the Free Library's Rare Books Department where you can take a pleasant plunge into 4,000 years of history. (PALINET-lead Walking tour - public transit will be used to get from the Sheraton to the Free Library)
Make your selection when you register for the conference and we'll reserve your spot.
PALINET Business Meeting
Join PALINET Board President Joe Lucia and Executive Director Cathy Wilt for an informative discussion about the events of the past year. The Business Meeting immediately follows the keynote lunch at 1:00 PM.
Education Programs - Day One
Day One offers something for everyone in three lively sessions. There will be a digitization program offered in each time slot along with discussions about resource sharing, copyright, and the future of the OPAC. Sessions include:
Building a Regional Collaborative Digitization Program
Laurie Gemmill, PALINET
Building a Digital Cyberinfrastructure for New Jersey
Grace Agnew & Mary Beth Weber, Rutgers University
Communities of Digitization
Tom Clareson, PALINET
Using ISO Messaging for Resource Sharing
Scherelene Schatz & Casey Confoy, JerseyCat+
The Impending Demise of the Local OPAC, 3 Years Later
Gregg Silvis, University of Delaware
Copyright Issues for Libraries in a Web 2.0 and Web 3D World
Stephen Marvin, West Chester University
Review the conference schedule for program times and make your program selections when you register for the conference
Conference Reception
The conference reception takes place at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a short walk from the Sheraton University City. H. Carton Rogers, Vice Provost and Director of Libraries at the University of Pennsylvania will provide the Welcome Address the reception. Enjoy this opportunity to network with fellow members in a relaxed setting at one of the city's premier cultural locations.
Conference Highlights - Day Two
Start your day with continental breakfast at the PALINET08 Vendor Fair. Visit with many of PALINET’s premier business partners to learn about the latest library products and services. Learn about what fellow PALINET members are doing during our Poster Session segment. Participate in Interest Group sessions in several key topic areas including resource sharing, electronic resources, cataloging, and PALINET's Technology Caucus. Spend your afternoon in innovative discussions about open source technology for libraries including an exciting Open Source Round Robin where representatives from PALINET member institutions will present their current open source library projects.
Vendor Fair
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with representatives of our business partners to hear about the latest product developments from eJournals, eBooks and databases to library supplies, link resolver software, and much more. This is a great time to learn more about consortial savings with these partners. Sign up for private demo sessions with Atlas Systems, EBSCO, Elsevier, Serials Solutions, SAGE Publications, Thomson Reuters, and Springer when you register. Exhibiting PALINET business partners include:
Education Programs - Day Two
Focus on Open Source Technologies
Day Two hosts education sessions targeting this topic including an exciting round robin session where you will hear about specific experiences from members who have implemented open source initiatives at their libraries.
Come to the Fiesta - Join the OLE Project
Doreen Herold & Tim McGeary, Lehigh University
Hidden Downsides and Possible Future Directions of Open Source Software for Libraries
James Farrugia, Drew University
Open Source Round Robin Discussions
Representatives from PALINET member institutions will present current open source library projects. Attend this session to hear about their open source project goals, planning process, implementation, and results. Bring your thoughts, opinions, and questions and participate in this innovative open discussion forum.
PALCI Fall Members' Meeting - Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The PALCI Fall Members' Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Sheraton University City. PALCI members can take advantage of the dynamic programming at the PALINET conference and stay for the PALCI meeting. There are a variety of registration options for PALCI members designed to help you get the maximum benefit from your visit to Philadelphia. For more information on the PALCI Fall Members' Meeting go to http://www.palci.org/. The agenda for the PALCI membership meeting will be posted on the PALCI website after the September 15th Board Meeting.