SF Bay Region and San Andreas Chapters, Special Libraries Association
present
Quick and Easy Library Mobile Services
by Sarah Houghton-Jan, the Librarian in Black
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Astaria Restaurant
50 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401. (650) 344-9444
Many libraries are trying to respond quickly to the proliferation of mobile devices and services. They are struggling to provide innovative mobile services with little resources to devote to staff, software or hardware. The buzz about ground-breaking mobile technology can sometimes seem impossible to implement in smaller, poorer, and under-technology-staffed libraries. But we, too, can offer excellent mobile services to our users! Take advantage of the quick and free services that any library can create with minimal time or expertise.
Sarah Houghton-Jan is the Digital Futures Manager for the San José Public Library, one of the first libraries to use downloadable mobile applications. She was named a 2009 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. Sarah is a well-traveled consultant, speaker, and technology instructor and has been published widely in both library and technology publications. Her first book, Technology Training in Libraries, was just published. She has applied for an LSTA grant using augmented reality technology and is an organizer for the Handheld Librarian Conference. Sarah also writes the award-winning blog about library technology, Librarian In Black (http://librarianinblack.net/librarianinblack/ ).
Agenda
5:30-6 p.m. Registration and networking
6-7 p.m. Dinner
7-8:30 p.m. Program with Q&A following
Menu
Salad and fresh-baked bread with choice of entrée (Chicken Dijon, Seared Organic Salmon, or Vegetarian Napoleon – see full descriptions on next page or online registration form). The meal also includes dessert with coffee and tea service. Other beverages will be available for purchase.
Transportation
Astaria is located on E. Third Street between S. San Mateo Drive and S. El Camino Real. It is about 5 blocks from the San Mateo Caltrain stop. There is metered public parking throughout downtown San Mateo at both the Central Parking Garage and Main Street Garage. The rate is 25 cents to 50 cents per hour and free after 6 p.m. (http://www.ci.sanmateo.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=278 ).
Cost: $35 for SLA members, $45 for non-members and guests, and $25 for students, retired, and unemployed.
DEADLINE: Please register online or mail your check by Monday, May 3.
Online registration: http://units.sla.org/chapter/csfo/calendar/regform_mobile.htm
(Note: You do not need a PayPal account to register through this PayPal-administered site.)
Registration Form
Quick and Easy Library Mobile Services; May 11, 2010; Astaria, San Mateo.
---------------- Register by mail by sending this portion with your check to ------------------
Susan Karplus
117 Miramonte Drive
Moraga, CA 94556-1003
Telephone: (925) 376-6020
E-mail: skkarplus@mac.com
Name:____________________________________________Telephone:_____________________
E-mail:________________________________________ SLA Member:_____ Non-member:_____
Employer/Affiliation (what you want on your badge in addition to your name):
_______________________________________________________________________________
Dinner entrée selection (please indicate one):
___ Chicken Dijon – Organic chicken breast pan roasted and served with herb risotto, seasonal vegetables and a creamy white wine Dijon sauce
___ Seared Organic Salmon served with herb risotto, seasonal vegetables and a gruyere fondue
___ Vegetarian Napoleon – layers of grilled and roasted vegetables stacked high, topped with smoked provolone and served on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes and finished with a balsamic reduction
Check enclosed for $____________ ($35 for SLA members, $45 for non-members and guests, and $25 for students, retired, and unemployed)
Please make checks payable to: SF Bay Region Chapter,
SLA
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