>
> From:
> Kevin McDonough <kmcdonou_at_nmu.edu>
>
>
> The Michigan Library Association is seeking proposals from librarians
> for the 2009 Annual Conference, November 3-6, at the Lansing Center &
> Radisson Hotel, Lansing, MI. Last year we received only 16 proposals
> from academic librarians and we would like to see that number
> increase. Of course, proposals from librarians at public, school, and
> special libraries will be readily considered. Proposals are due by
> February 20. Please see the conference web site for more information:
> http://www.mla.lib.mi.us/node/934
>
> The conference theme is “Ready, Set, Go!”, which reflects MLA’s new
> strategic focus on the future and the energy, talent, and enthusiasm
> that will result in improved library services for the citizens of
> Michigan. This conference will also pay tribute to our association’s
> incredibly rich history that dates back to 1891.
>
> For academic librarians, let some of the ideas listed below stimulate
> your thinking.
>
> *New ideas or research that contribute to ongoing discussion about the
> future of academic and research libraries
>
> *Libraries role in shaping scholarly communication
>
> *Innovative library instruction or information literacy incorporating
> assessment, active learning, faculty/librarian collaboration, etc.
>
> *Innovative library services, such as embedded librarianship, RSS
> feeds of new books, mashups, etc.
>
> *Community partnerships
>
> *Innovative Library/Web 2.0 implementations
>
> *Gaming
>
> *Implementations of open source software
>
> *User studies or information seeking behavior and the resulting
> changes made to user services or procedures
>
> *Digital libraries, including developments in resource linking,
> preservation, maintenance, web services
>
> *Web design, such as information architecture, activity-centered
> design, user-centered design, usability testing, etc.
>
> *Authentication and authorization, including Digital Rights Management
> (DRM), authentication, privacy, and issues with remote patrons.
>
> *Internet privacy, copyright, and filtering
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Kevin McDonough
>
> Electronic Services Librarian
>
> Olson Library, Northern Michigan University
>
> Marquette, MI 49885
>
> 906-227-2118
>
Received on Wed Jan 21 2009 - 03:04:03 EST