Computers in Libraries 2011 schedule

Sunday 20th March 2011

• Gaming & Gadgets Petting Zoo

  by amy buckland, Scott Nicholoson and Aaron Schmidt

  Join our gamers and gadget lovers for an evening of fun and playing. Bring your latest games and gadgets and try out each other’s. See if you are a guitar hero, winning Wii bowler/golfer, or rank as a dancing DDR expert. Led by gamer/gadget gurus Amy Buckland, McGill University, Scott Nicholoson, Author, Everyone Plays at the Library, & Aaron Schmidt, D.C. Public Library, this evening is filled with fun, networking, and of course, learning and laughing. Don't forget to bring your latest gadgets to share and explore. Refreshments included.

  At 5:30am to 7:30am, Sunday 20th March

Tuesday 22nd March 2011

• Cybertour: Tablets, Superphones & Libraries with Jason Griffey

  by Jason Griffey

  A look at where mobile technology is going and how it can be used by libraries to meet the expectations of users.

  Jason Griffey, Head, Library Information Technology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga & Author, Mobile Technology & Libraries

  At 10:30am to 10:45am, Tuesday 22nd March

  Coverage slide deck

Wednesday 23rd March 2011

• Mobile Track, Mobile Trends & Practices

  by Joe Murphy

  The Mobile Track at the 2011 Computers in Libraries conference (CIL11) features presentations on the latest trends & challenges in mobile technology. Twitter Hashtag #cil11

  Wednesday, March 23, 2011. 10:30AM – 4:30PM

  Room: International Ballroom West
  Brief schedule for the day’s sessions:

  • ­Mobile Landscape and Location – Jason A. Clark, Joe Murphy, Chanitra Bishop.
  • Mobile Hot Topics – Ronalee Ciocco, Jessica Howard, Kimberly Griggs, Shian-Chih Chang.
  • QR Codes – Lauren Pressley, Kevin Gilbertson, Jon Lutz, Margaret Clark, David Lee King.
  • Mobile Usability – Jeff Wisniewski.
  • Building Community & Mobile Experiences – Bonnie Roalsen, Ryan Livergood, Boris Zetterlund.
  • Innovation
  • Libraries
  • Location Based Services
  • Mobile Apps

  At 10:30am to 4:30pm, Wednesday 23rd March

  Coverage link

• Cybertour: Google Secrets

  by Michael Sauers

  This cybertour shares new and little-known Google services, tools and features that can help improve Internet life. Google changes so often this cybertour will put you on top of the latest and greatest tips, tools, and services.

  At 12:30pm to 12:45pm, Wednesday 23rd March

  Coverage handout