[Updated] The panelists have been announced. See below.

Changes in technology continue to affect libraries on an almost daily basis. New hardware, software, and online behaviors are introduced constantly, forcing institutions to reconsider previously held notions on privacy, copyright, and just how best to serve their communities. Join us as we examine current and future technology tools, and discuss ways libraries of all sizes and budgets can make themselves future-proof.

The presentation will feature a morning keynote and an afternoon panel discussion.

Featured speaker: Jason Griffey is an Associate Professor and  Head of Library Information Technology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His latest book, Mobile Technology and Libraries, is now available as a part of Neal Schuman’s “Tech Set.” Jason’s previous book, Library Blogging, with Karen A Coombs, is available through Amazon. He can be stalked obsessively at www.jasongriffey.net and Pattern Recognition, his personal blog. He is the author of the American Libraries Perpetual Beta blog, and is also a columnist for the ALA Techsource blog. Jason was named one of Library Journal’s Movers & Shakers in 2009, and is regularly invited to speak on libraries, the social economy, mobile technology, and other technology related issues. He spends his free time with his daughter Eliza, reading, obsessing over gadgets, and preparing for the inevitable zombie uprising.

Panelists:
Carolyn Anthony, director, Skokie Public Library
Julie Jurgens, children’s librarian, Glenside Public Library District
Paul Mills, director, Fountaindale Public Library
Cindy Rauch, director,  Homewood Public Library

When: Thursday, October 6th
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Where: Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL, 60077

Cost: $40 for LACONI members
$50 for non-members
Registration fee includes a boxed lunch. Please make checks payable to LACONI Technology Section.

How to register: Print and mail the attached registration form.

Mail registration and check to:
Kristine Kenney
Schaumburg Township District Library
130 S. Roselle Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193- 1642