[Eril-l] 2017 LITA Forum – Programs, Schedule Available

[Alexandra VanDoren]

Check out the 2017 LITA Forum website <http://forum.lita.org/> now for
the preliminary
schedule <http://forum.lita.org/attending/schedule-at-a-glance/>, program
tracks <http://forum.lita.org/attending/concurrent-sessions/>, posters
<http://forum.lita.org/attending/poster-sessions/>, and speakers
<http://forum.lita.org/attending/speakers/>. You’re sure to find sessions
and more sessions that you really want to attend.

Register Now! <http://forum.lita.org/registrationtravel/>

Denver, CO
November 9-12, 2017
#litaforum <https://twitter.com/search?q=#litaforum&src=typd>

Participate with your LITA and library technology colleagues for the
excellent networking opportunities at the 2017 LITA Forum
<http://forum.lita.org/>.


   - The guaranteed discount hotel rate at the Embassy Suites by Hilton
   Denver Downtown Convention Center
   <http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/D/DENESES-LIF-20171108/index.jhtml>
ends
   Friday October 9th, 2017, and as available thereafter.
   - Online registration closes Sunday November 5th, 2017


And don’t forget the other conference highlights including the Keynote
speakers and the Preconferences.

Keynote Speakers <http://forum.lita.org/keynote-speakers/>*:*

Casey Fiesler <http://forum.lita.org/speakers/casey-fiesler/>*, University
of Colorado Boulder*

Armed with a PhD in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Tech and a JD
from Vanderbilt Law School, Casey Fiesler primarily researches social
computing, law, ethics, and fan communities (occasionally all at the same
time). Find out more on her website at: https://caseyfiesler.com/about/


Vivienne Ming <http://forum.lita.org/speakers/vivienne-ming/>*, Scientist
and Entrepreneur*

Dr. Vivienne Ming, named one of 10 Women to Watch in Tech by Inc. Magazine,
is a theoretical neuroscientist, technologist and entrepreneur. Her
speaking topics address her philosophy to maximize human potential,
emphasizing education and labor markets, diversity, and AI and cybernetics.
Find out more on her website at http://www.vivienneming.com


The Preconference Workshops <http://forum.lita.org/>*:*

IT Security and Privacy in Libraries: Stay Safe From Ransomware, Hackers &
Snoops
<http://forum.lita.org/sessions/it-security-and-privacy-in-libraries-stay-safe-from-ransomware-hackers-snoops/>

Blake Carve <http://forum.lita.org/speakers/blake-carver/>r will help
participants tackle security myths, passwords, tracking, malware, and more,
covering a range of tools and techniques, making this session ideal for any
library staff that works with IT.


Improving Technology Services with Design Thinking: A Workshop
<http://forum.lita.org/sessions/improving-technology-services-with-design-thinking-a-workshop/>

Michelle Frisque <http://forum.lita.org/speakers/michelle-frisque/> will
guide participants in using the Design Thinking Toolkit for Libraries
<http://designthinkingforlibraries.com/>, an open source, step-by-step
guide created by IDEO with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation support,
participants learn how to leverage design strategies to better understand
and serve library patrons.


*Full Details*

Join us in Denver, Colorado, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver
Downtown Convention Center
<http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/D/DENESES-LIF-20171108/index.jhtml>,
for
the 2017 LITA Forum, a three-day education and networking event featuring 2
preconferences, 2 keynote sessions, more than 50 concurrent sessions and 15
poster presentations. It’s the 20th annual gathering of the highly regarded
LITA Forum for technology-minded information professionals. Meet with your
colleagues involved in new and leading edge technologies in the library
and information technology field. Registration is limited in order to
preserve the important networking advantages of a smaller conference.
Attendees take advantage of the informal Friday evening reception,
networking dinners, game night, and other social opportunities to get to
know colleagues and speakers.

Get the latest information, register and book a hotel room at the 2017
Forum Web site. <http://forum.lita.org/>

We thank our LITA Forum Sponsors: <http://forum.lita.org/sponsors/>

ExLibris <http://www.exlibrisgroup.com/>, Google <http://www.google.com/>,
Aten <https://atendesigngroup.com/>, BiblioCommons
<https://www.bibliocommons.com/>

*Questions or Comments?*

Contact LITA at (312) 280-4268 or Mark Beatty, mbeatty at ala.org

*See you in Denver.*


-- 
Ali VanDoren
Academic Librarian
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

LITA Forum 2017 <http://forum.lita.org/>
Planning Committee Member
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