LearningTimes invites librarians, library staff, vendors, graduate students, and developers to submit program proposals related to the topic of mobile library services for the online Handheld Librarian 6: Mobile Solutions for Libraries That Work conference to be held February 1-2, 2012. Proposals are due December 7, 2011.
The Handheld Librarian 6 conference will feature interactive, live online sessions and recorded events. We are interested in a broad range of submissions that highlight current, evolving and future issues in mobile library services. These include but are not limited to the following program tracks:
- ebooks
- location-based social networking
- augmented reality
- apps
- device and OS trends
- QR codes
- reference
- mobile trend spotting
- mobile technologies impacting society
- web/app development best practices
Proposal Submissions: Submit your proposal by completing the webform at http://www.handheldlibrarian.org/submissions-form .
Online presentations may be conducted in one of two formats:
- a 45-minute live online session (i.e. synchronous webcast)
- a 15-minute live online session (you will be grouped with other speakers)
Conference registration fees are waived for speakers.
Presenters Are Expected To:
- Conduct your session using Adobe Connect (computer, Internet, mic required)
- Provide a digital photo of yourself for the conference website
- Respond to questions from attendees
- Attend an online 30-60 minute training on Adobe Connect prior to the conference
