[Libs-Or] Library 2.013 Conference Keynote Presenters Span the Globe

[Nicole Purviance]

Impressive Lineup of Keynote Presenters and Distinguished Speakers for
Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference

 

Presenting from Peru, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the
United States, the nine keynote presenters for the Library 2.013 Worldwide
Virtual Conference will share a truly international perspective about the
future of libraries in the Information Age. The open online conference will
be held around the clock in multiple languages and time zones beginning
October 18, 2013. Keynote Presenters Span the Globe [INFOGRAPHIC]
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/sites/default/files/content_pdf/Library-2013-Confer
ence-Keynote-Presenters-Infographic.pdf> 

 

Library 2.013 Conference Keynote Presenters 

 

*	Doris Samanez Alzamora (Peru, South America)
*	Jocelyn Cranefield (New Zealand)
*	Sandra Hirsh (United States)
*	Buhle Mbambo-Thata (South Africa)
*	Peter Morville (United States)
*	Neil Pakenham-Walsh (United Kingdom)
*	Lee Rainie (United States)
*	Barbara Stripling (United States)
*	Roy Tennant (United States)

 

Additionally, many of the Library 2.012 conference keynote speakers
<http://www.library20.com/page/2-012-keynotes>  are returning as
distinguished speakers for this year's conference, including David
Weinberger (United States), Ellen Tise (South Africa), Susan Hildreth
(United States), and Jianzhong Wu (China). Please visit library2013.com
<http://www.library20.com/page/2103-keynotes>  for a full list of keynote
and distinguished speakers confirmed for the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual
Conference.

 

You can also join the conversation and submit your own presentation
proposal. This year's conference features eight subject strands
<http://www.library20.com/page/2-013-strands> , including two new strands
featuring doctoral student research and library and information center
tours. Write up your abstract and submit it now
<http://www.library20.com/page/proposal-submission-2013>  for the most
flexibility at scheduling your presentation. Proposal acceptances will be
communicated on a first-come, first-served basis starting June 15. 

 

There are many ways to get involved in the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual
Conference. We encourage everyone to present and attend this free
conference. In addition, you can browse and comment on the submitted
presentation proposals
<http://www.library20.com/forum/categories/library-2-013-conference-submissi
ons-waitlist/listForCategory> , join our global advisory and outreach board
<http://www.library20.com/group/advisoryboard2013> , sign up to volunteer
<http://www.library20.com/group/volunteers-2013>  and help moderate the live
sessions and assist the speakers during the conference, and show your
support by becoming a sponsor or partner
<http://www.library20.com/group/partners2013> . 

 

For more information about the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference,
check out our Pinterest board
<http://pinterest.com/sjsuslis/library-2-013-conference/>  and visit the
conference website at: http://library2013.com

 

Please share this announcement with your colleagues and friends.

 

Sincerely,

 

Sandra Hirsh, PhD

Professor and Director 

School of Library and Information Science 

San Jose State University 

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu

 

Steve Hargadon

Web 2.0 Labs

http://www.stevehargadon.com

http://library20.com

 

About SJSU SLIS

The San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science is a
founding partner of the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference. 

 

The information school prepares individuals for professional careers in the
information profession and offers the following online educational programs
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/choose-your-program> : 

 

*	Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
*	Teacher Librarian Program
*	Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA)
*	Post-Master's Certificate in Library and Information Science
*	San Jose Gateway PhD Program
*	Hyperlinked Library MOOC

 

For more information about the nationally ranked school, please visit:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/>  

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