The Future of LibrariesSEFLIN 2008 Regional Conference July 16, 2008 

Signature Grand  - Davie, FL 33317

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More than 260 people registered for SEFLIN's 2008 regional conference. See conference notes, presentations and links on the SEFLIN 2008 FoL Conference Wiki. The purpose of the Future of Libraries Conference is to introduce ideas, services, and programs important for library services of the future. Speakers gave inspiration, examples, and insights into improvements and changes for the future of libraries. The full day regional Future of Libraries Conference encourages the sharing of ideas and experiences with colleagues and professionals from the region and the country.

Keynote

Riding the Shift: Organization 2.0 and the Future of Libraries
Meredith Farkas, Head of Instructional Initiatives at Norwich University

There has been a lot of buzz about Library 2.0 and social software over the past few years. Social software is opening up new opportunities for reaching out to patrons and providing library services in the online medium, while Library 2.0 presents a new service philosophy for libraries. Farkas will discuss the implications of these trends for libraries and what organizations need to do to ride this shift toward better services for patrons. Practical tips will be offered, illustrated with examples of libraries that are already on the road to 2.0 through their innovative practices and services.

SEFLIN Adobe Connect
Charles Mayberry, SEFLIN Director of Information Services

In early 2008, SEFLIN launched the Adobe Connect project. Over the past few months, SEFLIN has oriented library staff to this software, allowing members to hold meetings and attend presentations without leaving their office. Charles Mayberry will share the features of this tool and demonstrate how it can work for you.

Interconnections: The IMLS National Study on the Use of Libraries, Museums and the Internet
Jose Marie Griffiths, Professor & Dean School of Information and Library Science University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Why do we need libraries if we have the Internet? Dr. Griffiths will present the conclusions of the recent study that explores the roles and importance of libraries and museums in the age of the Internet.

Morning and Afternoon Breakout Sessions

E-Government Services in Libraries
Michelle Howard, Pasco County Library System

Future of the OPAC
George Pearson, Florida International University

Gaming in Libraries
Kathy Makens, Electronic Information Services Librarian, Durham County Main Library

GIS and Mapping Data
Jill Uhrovic, Florida International University

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