[Michlib-l] Registration is Open for the Sept. 30, 2016 TLN Technology Forum

[Andrea Polsgrove]

The Library Network invites you to attend our 2016 Technology Forum 


Click here to register! 

Date : Friday, September 30, 2016 
Time : 9am-3:30pm 
Where : Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills 
Registration Fee : $30 


All library staff in the State of Michigan are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

Keynote: The Heart of Librarianship: Attentive, Positive & Purposeful Change 
The heart of librarianship is learning and supporting our users’ curiosity through every means possible. It’s a cyclical process of support, engagement, and discovery with deep roots in the concepts of service, access, and freedom to pursue interests of all kinds. No matter what type of institution, someone is gaining knowledge, finding information, or creating something new based on our facilitation. This role of facilitator and guide is best delivered with humanity and heart. 

Speaker: Dr. Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor, School of Information, San Jose State University 
Dr. Stephens presents to both national and international audiences about emerging technologies, learning, innovation, and libraries. Since 2010, Dr. Stephens has written the monthly column “Office Hours” for Library Journal exploring the issues, ideas, and emerging trends in libraries and LIS education. To review Dr. Stephen’s archive of work, visit his Tame the Web website and blog at http://tametheweb.com. 


Breakout Sessions 

Gale + Google & Microsoft 
Dinah Ramirez, Product Trainer, Gale - Cengage Learning 
As libraries continually seek to be a valued educational partner in communities, schools, and institutions, bringing trustworthy digital content into the natural path of their users has never been more important! To make it easier for people to find and use this relevant, authoritative information, Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, has partnered with Google for Education and Microsoft Office 365 to provide intuitive integration of popular workflow tools (such as Google Drive, Docs, Classroom, Microsoft OneDrive, Word, and OneNote). In this session, we’ll discuss these integrations and walkthrough the different ways that they are being used by students, teachers, and researchers! 

Marketing Digital Services with a Smile 
Trenton Smiley, Marketing and Communications Director, Capital Area District Libraries 

Trenton is currently employing a marketing strategy at CADL that is successfully driving usage of its online services like hoopla, Overdrive, lynda.com and the new CADL App. His presentation will share ways to build a network of business and media alliances providing libraries of any size with the opportunity to extend their marketing reach and generate more exposure for their online services. Also learn about digital tools like website takeovers, email marketing, pre-roll video and mobile Geo Fencing. 

Practical Solutions for Library Cybersecurity 
Sarah Neidert, Head of Automated Services, Brighton District Library 
Angie Michelini, Technology Services Manager, The Library Network 
Security is on the tip of tongues daily and libraries have a variety of information we must protect. How do we keep our libraries secure? How can you securely accept credit card payments from patrons? How do I assess how secure my library is? Would a security assessment give you peace of mind? Come and learn about how to make sure your library is secure. 

Technology for Patrons 
Melanie Bell, Network Administrator,Chelsea District Library 
Steve Saunders, Head of Information Technology, Orion Township Public Library 
Michael Shereda, Technology Specialist, Farmington Community Library 
This panel discussion will feature three speakers who will discuss their efforts to make current technologies available to patrons. The session will cover an array of technologies and methods of implementation. Melanie Bell will speak about the Chelsea District Library's implementation of a hotspot checkout program, including strategies, vendors and results. Steve Saunders will discuss the Orion Township Library's iPad lending services including hardware and software used, staff workflow and library policies. Lastly, Michael Shereda will discuss the Farmington Community Library's use of maker technology with patrons, including a Digital Conversion Station, Lego Robotics and Teen Coding events. 

Tech Talk: High Attraction Technology on Your Budget 
The final session of the day will feature a panel of library technology managers and specialists who will discuss current challenges providing appealing technology for patrons on a small budget and describe the approaches and solutions they are implementing in their libraries. 




Registration 
Forum check-in begins at 9 AM with the keynote speaker beginning at 9:30 AM. 
Continental breakfast , lunch and afternoon snack will be provided. This year we are offering sandwich and salad choices. Lunches will be provided by Lafayette Market. 

Registration fee is $30 per person . 

Please register early to ensure you are able to attend. Space is limited and your spot will not be held if payment is not received promptly. 


We are offering two methods of payment for online registration. You can either pay with a check or credit card (via PayPal). 

Checks can be made payable to The Library Network and either mailed or sent through the TLN delivery route to Delivery Code: TLN #49, Attention: Jeri Lobb. Please be sure to include the printed registration form(s) with your check. One registration form per person. 

Registration Choices 
As part of the registration process we are asking you to choose your lunch and to prioritize the breakout sessions. Please assign 1 number per session choice from 1 through 4. There will be 2 breakout sessions in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. A complete program will be provided in late September. 

Online registration is located on the TLN website under the category, Special Events or this link: http://tln.lib.mi.us/TechForum/ 

Registration deadline is September 11, 2016, or when registration is filled. 

Please direct any questions to Andrea Polsgrove, 248.536.3100 x132 or apolsgrove at tln.lib.mi.us 


Andrea Polsgrove 
Jr Systems Administrator 
The Library Network 
41365 Vincenti Ct. 
Novi, MI 48375 
248-536-3100 x132 
Helpdesk: 248.536.3100 x134 

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