Thursday, August 16, 2012

eBook Online Conference

Join us for an exciting one-day online conference as five nationally- and internationally-known speakers discuss wide-ranging aspects of the growing impact of eBooks on libraries. Brought to you by the Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN).

Date:  September 21, 2012.  Time:  10:00am - 3:00pm EST.

Cost:  Free for Florida Library Staff.  $25 for non-Florida Library Staff.

Registration:

https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/StartPage.aspx?Site=SEFLIN&WebCode=2012VirtConf 


10 AM
Eastern
Frankenbooks and the Future of eBooks: An Ongoing Challenge
Stephen Abram




11 AM
Eastern
Getting the Most from Your eBook Readers: Tips and Tricks
Chad Mairn



12 Noon
Eastern
eTextbooks: The Shift to Digital — New Models for Course Distribution
Nik Osborne, J.D.



1 PM
Eastern
Lunch Break     


2 PM
Eastern
Swimming Upstream: Collection Development Issues and eContent
Jamie LaRue



3 PM
Eastern
Ebook Licensing and Access — Now and the Future
Sue Polanka
This session will analyze the barriers to eBook lending models currently available for libraries.

Monday, August 13, 2012

NEFLIN Annual Meeting

Registration is now open for the NEFLIN Annual Meeting.

  Friday, September 14
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Thrasher-Horne Conference Center, Orange Park
283 College Drive, Orange Park, FL 32065
 
Located on the campus of St. Johns River State College

Keynote:  Transforming Our Vision to Enhance Library Services  
Chad Mairn, Novare Library Services

  NEFLIN Annual Report
 
Awards and Member Highlights
Lunch and Networking
 Silent Auction (proceeds to benefit the Jim Morris Scholarship Fund) 
 
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Open to NEFLIN Members
Registration fee: $25
  
 Dress Code: Business Casual