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Keynote – Wednesday 21 March
08:45 – 09:45
In creating innovative libraries, we have to understand the key success factors and practices that will enable libraries to excel. Our experienced speaker, author, and respected blogger on the topic of innovation, shares a framework, practical tips and techniques, as well as working examples of innovative organizations. Gain some great insights from the business world and be inspired to implement innovative practices in your organization and community.
Presented by: Jeffrey Phillips
Comment On This ArticleCoffee Break – Exhibit Hall Opens
Keynote – Wednesday 21 March
09:45 – 10:30
D101: Browsers Galore: Next Gen for Mobile, Tablets, E-Readers & PCs
Track D: Navigating Information Overload – Wednesday 21 March
10:30 – 11:15
With the explosion of tablet and handheld browsers, the browser space is heating up. Internet Explorer (IE) beat out Mozilla to win the browser wars of yore, but now IE and Firefox are seeing increased competition from Google’s Chrome, Apple’s Safari, and a plethora of new browsers for smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Meanwhile, IE and Firefox have launched new versions with significant changes. Come explore these web browser changes, unique features, search options, privacy issues, and more. Learn the impact for both users and web designers.
Presented by: Greg Notess
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Track D: Navigating Information Overload – Wednesday 21 March
11:30 – 12:15
One of our most popular session presenters returns to share the latest secrets and strategies for successful web research.Well-known super searcher and host of Searchers Academy, Bates provides an updated-to-the-minute and jam-packed-with-valuable-tips-and-tools talk about searching the web more effectively. You don’t need to be an expert to use these tips and techniques, but even long-time researchers will learn something new.
Presented by: Mary Ellen Bates
Comment On This ArticleLunch Break – A chance to visit the exhibits
Track A: Mobile Trends & Practices – Wednesday 21 March
12:15 – 13:30
D103: Discovery Dimensions, Engines & Tools
Track D: Navigating Information Overload – Wednesday 21 March
13:30 – 14:30
Notess reports on current pros and cons of discovery engines and Breeding discusses the new generation of discovery products emerging to replace older-generation library catalogs. The genre of discovery products continues to advance, with ever more powerful capabilities. Many now include the ability to rapidly search not only the content of traditional library catalogs, but to also offer much deeper search capabilities including the individual articles represented in a library’s subscriptions. These products continue to expand indexing and full-text coverage of both articles and books. Come hear the latest news about developments in search and content delivery products.
Presented by: Greg Notess, Marshall Breeding
Comment On This ArticleCoffee Break in the exhibit hall
Track A: Mobile Trends & Practices – Wednesday 21 March
14:30 – 15:15
D104: Web-Scale Discovery Reality Check
Track D: Navigating Information Overload – Wednesday 21 March
15:15 – 16:00
Web-scale discovery is the next generation of access to electronic materials. But what is the reality of implementing such a service like? Learn from our two experienced panelists what is really involved in making a web-scale discovery service work in the real world. Based on experiences using Serial Solutions’ Summon and Ex Libris’ Primo, at the end of this session, you’ll leave understanding the benefits, pitfalls, and things to look out for as you implement this service in your library.
Presented by: Frank Cervone, Jeff Wisniewski
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