2007

LITA Forum 2007

The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) is pleased to offer our annual National Forum– Technology with Altitude: Ten Years of the National Forum October 4-7, 2007 Denver Marriott City Center Register now to save $75 off the regular registration rate; this offer ends on August 15th! http://www.lita.org/forum07/ Two full day preconferences on gaming and library-wide IT proficiencies provide opportunities for hand-on experiences and in-depth discussions: Keynote sessions enrich each day’s programming: Local topic with Jeffrey Kiehl, National Center for Atmospheric Research, CO The Scientific and Social Challenges of Global Warming David King, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, KS The Future is not out of Reach: Change, Library 2.0, and Emerging Trends Jeremy Frumkin, Gray Chair for Innovative Library Services, OR In Our Cages With Golden Bars The LITA National Forum provides a wealth of opportunities for growth and development. In addition to the above programs, there are 34…

2007

Keynote Speakers for LITA Forum 2007

Keynote Sessions Don’t miss these great Keynote Speakers at the LITA National Forum: The Scientific and Social Challenges of Global Warming Jeffrey Kiehl, Senior Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado Global warming is the greatest environmental crisis facing humanity. The magnitude of climate warming to occur in this century has not occurred for millions of years. The rapidness of the change is unprecedented. I will briefly review the science of global warming and its implications for society. I will also explore the difficulties in communicating aspects of global warming to the public. Finally, I will explore how humans disconnect from Nature and the social implications of this disconnection. The Future is not out of Reach: Change, Library 2.0, and Emerging Trends David King, Digital Branch and Services Manager at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library in Kansas Change is good, but sometimes it is also hard….