Internet Librarian International programme out now

The Internet Librarian International 2009 programme is out now.

15-16 October 2009 (Preconference Workshops: 14 October) - Novotel
London West, London, UK

Two controversial keynote speakers headline this year's event:

Cory Doctorow, technology activist, journalist, and science fiction author brings his own refreshing insights into privacy rights and access in a keynote entitled Copyright, Copyleft, Privacy, Librarians and Freedom.

Cambridge Professor Peter Murray-Rust has some provocative views on where libraries are headed in Challenging Librarians to Face and Create the Future

This year's programme:

ebooks, Google book search, mobile devices, computer gaming, blogs, microblogs and social networks, and social search all feature in this year's programme, underlining the need for libraries to respond aggressively to a climate where library viability is challenged, and
versatility is key.

An 'unconference', bar camp session for delegates to have their say in a user-generated discussion.

Is social the top technology trend for libraries? A panel of experts examines Top Technology Trends for Libraries and Information Professionals in a closing session on technology trends in a library setting.

Also: digital libraries, innovative projects, eCollections, eContent, Information Literacy, next gen, collaboration and community, information discovery and search, supported by a fun, informal networking programme and Sponsor Showcase.

Prices have been kept at last year's level, whilst offering 40% discounts for your colleagues to attend. See the web site for full programme and registration discount details.

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