Presentations

Upcoming Presentations and Classes

September 2010 – “Web Searching 2: Advanced Tools and Tips” – four-week online class for Infopeople
September 21, 2010 – “2.0 Services without 2.0 Million Dollars: The Best Free Web Services for Broke Libraries” for the Future of Libraries Conference (San Francisco)
September 29, 2010 – “Ebook ‘What Ifs’: Issues that Impact Scenario Planning” webinar panel with Matt Hamilton, Josh Hadro, and Bobbi Newman for the eBooks at Libraries: The Tipping Point – Library Journal Virtual Summit
October 12, 2010 – “Online Outreach and Marketing” webinar for the Florida Panhandle Library Access Network
October 13, 2010: “Mobile Services for Libraries” – Infopeople webinar
October 20, 2010 – “Technology for Small Libraries” webinar for the Florida Panhandle Library Access Network
October 24, 2010: “UX4Lib: Designing Digital Spaces for Positive User Experiences” with Aaron Schmidt – Internet Librarian Pre-Conference Workshop
October 25, 2010: “Digital Managers Sound Off!” with David King, Bobbi Newman, and Matt Hamilton at the Internet Librarian Conference
October 26, 2010: Moderating Track A, “Innovation, Risk, & Failure” at the Internet Librarian Conference
October 26, 2010: “Fail! Learn! Share!” with other panelists at the Internet Librarian Conference
October 26, 2010: “Augmented Reality & Libraries” with Jaap Van de Geer and Erik Boekesteijn at the Internet Librarian Conference
October 27, 2010: “Best Free Web Stuff for Broke Libraries” at the Internet Librarian Conference
December 9, 2010: “User Experience Design for Web Services” – Infopeople webinar
February 1-3, 2011 – keynote for the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) in Sydney, Australia
March 2, 2011: “Project Management and Measuring Success for Digital Projects” – Infopeople webinar
April 15, 2011 – keynote for Association of Independent School Librarians Annual Conference
May 19, 2011: “Coping with Information Overload” – Infopeople webinar

Past Presentations and Classes

August 25, 2010 – “Battling Information Overload: Key Techniques for Different Technologies” – SLA Webinar
August 4, 2010 – “Battling Information Overload: Information Professional Skills to Help You Through” – SLA Webinar
July 29, 2010 – “Mobile Services on a Shoestring” – Handheld Librarian 3 Conference
July 29, 2010 – “Augmented Reality” – Handheld Librarian 3 Conference
July 28, 2010 – “Battledecks – Mobile Libraries” – Handheld Librarian 3 Conference (WINNER!)
July 22, 2010 – “The Future of Libraries and Technology: The Phoenix Rising from the Ashes” – Keynote for the SEFLIN Annual Conference
June 8, 2010 – “The Future of Libraries and Technology: The Phoenix Rising from the Ashes” for ALS/TAP Information Services Futures for Libraries conference
May 12, 2010 – “Coordinating a Social Media Presence for the Library” webinar for the Innovation for Libraries in the 21st Century Online Conference
May 11, 2010 – “Quick and Easy Library Mobile Services” for the Bay Area Special Library Association
May 4, 2010 – “Best Free Web & Technology Services for Libraries” webinar for the California Library Association
April 19, 2010 – keynote (webinar) for LANCR & Ottawa Public Library conference
April 14, 2010 – “Best Free Web Services for Broke Libraries”at the Computers in Libraries Conference
April 13, 2010 – “Dead & Innovative Technology: Recreating the Information World” with Ringmaster Scott Brandt & Speakers: Stephen Abram, Marshall Breeding, Amanda Etches-Johnson, David Lee King, Bill Spence at the Computers in Libraries Conference
April 13, 2010 – “Mobile Tips & Practices” with Jason Clark, Laurie Bridges, & Kim Griggs at the Computers in Libraries Conference
April 12, 2010 – “Digital Manager Sound Off” with Bobbi Newman & David King at the Computers in Libraries Conference
April 12, 2010 – “Website Redesign: Two Case Studies” with Kristina Bobe, Stephen Fernie, Shian-Chih Chiang, & William Wheeler at the Computers in Libraries Conference
April 12, 2010 – “Tips for Fast Tech Project Implementation” with John Blyberg & Amanda Etches-Johnson” at the Computers in Libraries Conference
February/March 2010 – “Web Searching 1: Essential Tools & Tips” (four-week online class for Infopeople)
January 27, 2010 – “Staying Current and Dealing with Information Overload” for the Nicolet Federated Library System and the Wisconsin Valley Library Service
January 21, 2010 – keynote speaker “Tough Times Make Tougher Libraries” for the Iowa Small Libraries Online Conference
January 20, 2010 – Drupal for Libraries panel with Laura Solomon and David Campbell for The Edgy Librarian Conference
November 12, 2009 – “Technology Assisted Reference” at the Hawaii Library Association Annual Conference
November 12, 2009 – “The Challenge of Assessing Digital Library Services” at the Hawaii Library Association Annual Conference
November 12, 2009 -”Gaming at Your Library” at the Hawaii Library Association Annual Conference
November 12, 2009 – “New Technologies that Save Money, Time, and Improve Service” at the Hawaii Library Association Annual Conference
November 12, 2009 – “Tips for Negotiating Salaries, Benefits, & Perks” at the Hawaii Library Association Annual Conference
November 12, 2009 – “Where Do We Go From Here: The Next Decade for Libraries” at the Hawaii Library Association Annual Conference
October 28, 2009 – “Technology: The Engine driving Pop Culture-Savvy Libraries or Source of Overload?” for Internet Librarian Conference
October 27, 2009 – “Trying Not to Filter: Internet Filtering Technologies Update” for Internet @ Schools West Conference
October 26, 2009 – “2.0 Too: Web Services for Underfunded Libraries” for Internet Librarian Conference
October 23, 2009 – Keynote on “The Library User of the Future” for the Librarians’ Association of the University of California-Berkeley
June/July 2009 – “Free, Fast, & Factual: Top Online Reference Resources” (online class for MVLS through Infopeople)
May 6, 2009 – Keynote for OHIONET Annual Meeting
April 2, 2009 – “Keeping Up & Handling Information Overload” for the Texas Library Association
April 1, 2009 – “Learning Solutions Through Technology” for the Computers in Libraries Conference
March 31, 2009 – “Social Network Profile Management” for the Computers in Libraries Conference
March 30, 2009 – “I Wanna Be 2.0 Too!: Web Services for Underfunded LibrariesI Wanna Be 2.0 Too!: Web Services for Underfunded Libraries” for the Computers in Libraries Conference
March 25, 2009 – “Web Services for Small Libraries” webcast for the Nicolet Federated Library System (Wisconsin)
December 9, 2008 – Keynote on “Sustainable Technology in a 2.0 World” for Arizona Library Association Annual Conference
December 2, 2008 – “Web 2.0 Services for Smaller, Underfunded Libraries” for the Canadian Education Institute
October 21, 2008 – “SharePoint for Libraries: Streamlining Your Intranet Management” with Shannon Staley for Internet Librarian Conference
October 21, 2008 – “Solving the Money Problem” with Laura Crossett for Internet Librarian Conference
October 20, 2008 – “Digital Marketing: Successful Plans/Organizations” with Aaron Schmidt for Internet Librarian Conference
October 14, 2008 – “Reaching Patrons: Online Outreach for Public Libraries” for the North Suburban Library System Annual Summit
October 14, 2008 – “Collection Development for eResources” for the North Suburban Library System Annual Summit
September 19-21, 2008 – ” I Wanna Be 2.0 Too!” for the Association of Rural and Small Libraries
September 19-21, 2008 – “Online Marketing for Small Libraries” for the Association of Rural and Small Libraries
July 10, 2008 – “Technology Training and Competencies” for the Ohio Library Council Annual Reference & Adult Services Conference
July 10, 2008 – “I Wanna Be 2.0 Too!: Web Services for Smaller and Underfunded Libraries” for the Ohio Library Council Annual Reference & Adult Services Conference
June-July 2008 – “Free, Fast, and Factual: Top Online Reference Sources” – 4-week online course for Infopeople
June 20, 2008 – Keynote for the Mississippi Libraries 2.0 Summit (Sustainable Web Technologies)
June 11, 2008 – “Online Outreach Techniques for Academic Libraries” for the University of San Francisco Library
June 4, 2008 – “Tools for Staying Current” for the Arizona Libraries Summer Institute
June 4, 2008 – “Staying Current: Methods for Essential Professional Development” for the Arizona Libraries Summer Institute
May 15, 2008 – OPAL webcast “Technology Training and Competencies for Libraries”
May 8, 2008 – OPAL webcast “Online Marketing for Libraries”
April 24, 2008 – Infopeople webcast on Counting Website Statistics for the Annual Public Library Survey
April 15, 2008 – “Technology Training and Competencies” webcast for the Canadian Education Institute
April 9, 2008 – “Online Outreach for Libraries: Successful Digital Marketing” at the Computers in Libraries Conference
April 9, 2008 – “Staff Tech Training” with Maurice Coleman and Annette Gaskins at the Computers in Libraries Conference
April 7, 2008 – “Web 2.0 Services for Smaller, Underfunded Libraries” at the Computers in Libraries Conference
April 6, 2008 – “Technology Training for Library Staff: Creativity Works!” (Preconference) with Maurice Coleman and Annette Gaskins at the Computers in Libraries Conference
February 19, 2008 – “The Future of Libraries” for the San Francisco Public Library’s “Tuesday Public Forum Series”
November 11, 2007 – “Building a Thriving eBranch” at the Hawaii Library Association
November 11, 2007 – “Technology Training Tips” at the Hawaii Library Association
November 10, 2007 – “Online Outreach and Marketing” at the Hawaii Library Association
October 30, 2007 – “How to Lose Your New Tech Librarian & Tech Training” (w/ Michael Stephens, Christopher P. Hamb, and Jenny Benevento) at the Internet Librarian Conference
October 29, 2007 – “Online Marketing for Libraries: Outreach & PR in a 2.0 World” (w/Aaron Schmidt) at the Internet Librarian Conference
October 29, 2007 – “Web Design on a Dime: Quick Web Tips for Small Libraries” at the Internet Librarian Conference
September 26, 2007 – “Digital Customers” for the Future of Libraries Conference in San Francisco
September 26, 2007 – “From F2F to Fingertips2Fingertips” for the Future of Libraries Conference in San Francisco
September 26, 2007 – co-moderated entire day-long Future of Libraries Conference in San Francisco (with Anthony Costa)
September 4, 2007 – Canadian Education Institute webcast: Online Outreach: 2.0 Marketing Strategies for Libraries
July 25, 2007 – Core Competencies for Library Staff webinar (WebJunction)
June-July 2007–teaching “Library 2.0: Developing an eBranch” (Infopeople 4-week online course)
April 2007–teaching “Library 2.0: Developing an eBranch” (Infopeople 4-week online course)
April 19 2007–Washington Library Association keynote with Walt Crawford
November 11, 2006 – What’s Hot in Technology with Scott Bauer and Michael Porter @ California Library Association Annual Conference
November 11, 2006 – How Do You IM? panel with several librarians @ California Library Association Annual Conference
November 11, 2006 – Technology Training for Staff: CLA Tech Core Competencies @ California Library Association Annual Conference
October 27, 2006 – for Assn. of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (University of San Francisco) – IM Reference: It’s What’s for Dinner
October 23, 2006 – Cultivating Tech-Savvy Library Staff: Competencies & Tips with David King @ Internet Librarian Conference
October 23, 2006 – Reaching Patrons: Online Outreach for Public Libraries @ Internet Librarian Conference
October 18, 2006 – @ Future of Libraries Workshop @ San Francisco Public Library – Social Software for Libraries
October 11, 2006 – @ Sacramento Public Library’s All Staff Day – Building a Successful eBranch
October 10, 2006 – Sirsi-Dynix Webinar with Aaron Schmidt – “Engaging Youth on their Own Terms: Instant Messaging and Gaming in Libraries.”
2006 – “Evolving Library Services for Digital Natives” with Aaron Schmidt, Stephen Abram, and Alane Wilson for 2020 Vision Conference: Idaho Library Challenges of the Future
2006 – “IM for the Library: How Instant Messaging Can Connect Librarians with Kids and Teens” for the Bay Area Library and Information System
2006 – “What’s Hot in Technology” for Santa Clara County Library’s All Staff Day
March 2006 – “Creating a Digital Archive on a Shoestring” for Public Library Association Annual Conference
March 2006 – “Having a Phone: IM Reference” for Al@din Librarians Group in Utrecht, Netherlands
March 2006 – “What’s Hot in Technology” for the San Mateo County Library’s All Staff Day
November 2005 – “Blah Blah Blog” for California Library Association Annual Conference
November 2005 – “What’s Hot in Technology” for California Library Association Annual Conference
November 2005 – “A Primer on Virtual Reference” for California Library Association Annual Conference
October 2005 – “Web Trends and Innovations” for Internet Librarian
October 2005 – “Future Tech Trends for Public Libraries” for Internet Librarian
2005 – “Heavyweights Beware: Alternatives to Traditional Virtual Reference Products” for Virtual Reference Desk Conference
2005 – “Blog University” for North Bay Cooperative Reference Committee
2005 – “What’s Hot in Technology” for Monterey Bay Area Cooperative Library System Annual Meeting
2005 – “Everything Old Is New Again: Digital Library Services” for California Association of Library Trustees and Commissioners Annual Meeting
May 2005 – “What’s Hot in Technology” webcast for the California Library Association Information Technology Section2005 – “Free, Fast, and Factual: Top Online Reference Sources” (4-week online learning course for Infopeople)
2004-2005 – “Free, Fast, and Factual: Top Online Reference Sources” (day-long course taught California-wide for Infopeople)
November 2004 – “Starting Your Library’s Blog” for California Library Association Annual Conference
November 2004 – “What’s New in Technology” for California Library Association Annual Conference
October 2004 – “Designing a Library Website Within a Frame” for Internet Librarian
2003-2004 – “More than Letters and Booklists: Intermediate Microsoft Word” (day-long course taught California-wide for Infopeople)
2002 – “Desktop Publishing on a Shoestring” (day-long course taught California-wide for Infopeople)
1999 – “The Unexplored Migration of the Gawain Tale: Irish, Welsh, and English Versions of the Story” for Texas Tech University Annual Conference