Handheld Librarian Conference

Registration is Open

On February 26th and 27th, 2014, join us for the 9th Handheld Librarian Online Conference (HHLib9) where librarians on the leading edge of our profession share their latest ideas, tools, and strategies.

HHLib9: Encouraging Innovation and Technology, the top online tech conference for librarians, will feature inspiration and how to’s. Take part in sessions that share the wide range of insights and experiences that come with implementing technologies and programs to meet the needs of library users. Drink up the inspiration and information on Wednesday, February 26th and Thursday, February 27th, 2014.

In addition to a featured keynote presentation on meaningful gamification by Scott Nicholson of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies and the Because Play Matters Game Lab, the HHLib9 conference will offer presentations on the following range of topics:

• Try Before You Buy: Beta Technology in Public Libraries
• Using Augmented Reality in Information Retrieval
• Social Georeferencing – A Model for Libraries
• Creating An Infographic Contest at Your Library
• Put a Badge on it! Badging and Professional Development

We look forward to your participation.  Register today!


Warm regards,
LearningTimes and The HHLib9 Team
http://nine.handheldlibrarian.org/
@HHLib9

Make the Connection: Mastering the Skills for Professional Networking

This online webinar will take place on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 11 AM (CST). Participants will learn rules and techniques maximizing business and social networking interactions. In addition, you will learn the following:

• Pre-planning techniques for networking events
• Best practices for professional interactions
• Networking pitfalls to avoid
• Effective follow-up etiquette

The speakers are Carol A. Waston, Library Director and Wendy Moore, Acquisitions Librarian at the University of Georgia School of Law Library.

The cost is $30 for members, $60 for nonmembers and $150 for site registration. Register by June 14th.

9 Business Acronyms You Need to Know

A list of professional jargons you need to know in the business world.

Legal Division Programs at SLA Chicago

Those who are attending this year's SLA Annual Conference in Chicago, the Legal Division has a line-up of professional development sessions July 15-18 at the McCormick Place. Here's the link to view the listing: http://legal.sla.org/2012/05/legaldivisionprograms/