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Explore Web 2.0 at this FREE preconference workshop!
When:
Where:
Cost:
Are you intrigued by the Web 2.0 world, but haven't had time to explore the possibilities offered in the constantly evolving online environment? Overwhelmed by which Web 2.0 tool will engage your users? You'll learn about, play with, and engage in critical thinking about libraries and Web 2.0 in this hands-on preconference. Join us and learn how What Happens in Vegas – Stays on YouTube!
Presenters:
Darcy Del Bosque, Web Services Librarian; University of Nevada Las Vegas
Kimberly Chapman, Science-Engineering Librarian; University of Arizona
Laura Carscaddon, Business Librarian, University of Arizona
This preconference is designed for all library staff (public, school, and academic) interested in learning Web 2.0 basics, using technology to interact with patrons, and thinking critically about Web 2.0 hype to identify what technologies provide the greatest impact for the least efforts, with relevant library examples.
Topics covered will include:
Attendees will be asked to complete a brief online needs assessment prior to the preconference so that the presenters can tailor the presentation to audience interests.
RSVP required by Friday, July 25th, 2008 to Patrick Griffis, Business Librarian, University of Nevada Las Vegas, patrick.griffis@unlv.edu.
Explore Web 2.0 at this FREE preconference workshop!
When:
- Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
- 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m.
Where:
- Rhyolite Room, Lied Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Cost:
- Free! (Limited to 30 participants, preregistration REQUIRED. - see below)
Are you intrigued by the Web 2.0 world, but haven't had time to explore the possibilities offered in the constantly evolving online environment? Overwhelmed by which Web 2.0 tool will engage your users? You'll learn about, play with, and engage in critical thinking about libraries and Web 2.0 in this hands-on preconference. Join us and learn how What Happens in Vegas – Stays on YouTube!
Presenters:
Darcy Del Bosque, Web Services Librarian; University of Nevada Las Vegas
Kimberly Chapman, Science-Engineering Librarian; University of Arizona
Laura Carscaddon, Business Librarian, University of Arizona
This preconference is designed for all library staff (public, school, and academic) interested in learning Web 2.0 basics, using technology to interact with patrons, and thinking critically about Web 2.0 hype to identify what technologies provide the greatest impact for the least efforts, with relevant library examples.
Topics covered will include:
- · What is Web 2.0?
- · Wikis, Blogs & RSS
- · Flickr & YouTube
- · Instant Messaging
- · Podcasting & Screencasting
- · Social Bookmarking
- · Facebook & MySpace
Attendees will be asked to complete a brief online needs assessment prior to the preconference so that the presenters can tailor the presentation to audience interests.
RSVP required by Friday, July 25th, 2008 to Patrick Griffis, Business Librarian, University of Nevada Las Vegas, patrick.griffis@unlv.edu.
