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Friday, September 21, 2012, 9:30 am
Downers Grove Public Library
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[ November 9, 2012; 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. ] SkyRiver & OCLC Presentaions
Representatives from SkyRiver and OCLC will present a brief overview of their companies future.

[ May 11, 2012; 9:15 am to 12:15 pm. ] Join us for a two-part conversation about the challenges and opportunities we face in the eBook environment (the new wild, wild west!!).

[ May 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] This 90 minute, docent-led tour is an overview of the rich collection of the Pritzker Military Library. The Pritzker houses a major collection of books and related materials on military history, with a special focus on the role of the citizen soldier in American history. 

Knowing what resources are available to our patrons can help us [...]

[ May 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] What is RFID?

Join us for a general discussion about the benefits and  implementation of RFID at your library!

Our special guest will be Shai Robkin, President, The Americas, and CEO of Bibliotheca ITG LLC.

Thursday, May 17 2012

9;00 am-12:00 pm

Warren Newport Public Library

224 n. Oplaine Rd.

Gurnee, IL

WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM!

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April 20, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fountaindale Public Library District
300 W. Briarcliff Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
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Libraries have always stored and provided access to content, but as technology changes and the digital divide persists how will libraries adapt to best serve their communities? For some, the next step is content creation. Join us on April [...]

LACONI MEMBERS:  Here is your opportunity to nominate one of your staff or co-workers who are support staff for the Oberman Rich Award or the Robert P. Doyle Award.  The award winners will be given recognition at Reaching Forward on May 4, 2012.  Anyone submitting a nomination will be entered into a drawing to win [...]

[ February 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Corinne Hill, interim director of the Dallas Public Library and incoming director of the Chattanooga Public Library, will address how Dallas Public library is rethinking everything as it transitions out of the Great Recession of 2008.

[ April 20, 2012; 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Join us as we celebrate another year of networking and informative programming, with entertainment provided by stand-up comedian Jamie Campbell.

[ February 3, 2012; 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] As public libraries strive to retain patrons in the face of competition with big box retailers, websites, and other community resources, it becomes vital to provide a positive and welcoming experience. This program will discuss different models of customer service and how we can better serve patrons in a technology driven world.

Missy Brown, of Trader [...]