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Bryan Alexander from NITLE





December 3, 2008, to be held at Union College
Speaker: Bryan Alexander from NITLE

Co-sponsored by Union College.
A morning session will focus on libraries, and attendees are welcome to stay for the more academic-centered afternoon session.
December 3, 2008 : 115 F.W. Olin Center, Union College
Schenectady, NY
General Session: 9:00 am – Noon : Academic Session: 1:30 pm – 4:40 pm
Cyberculture is advancing rapidly, with teaching and research constantly taking advantage of emerging technologies. Bryan will explore Web 2.0, gaming, and mobile computing in libraries and education. The morning program will conclude with a glimpse at emergent syntheses, such as Web 3.0, augmented reality, and new forms of storytelling.

The afternoon session will focus on emerging technologies in academia, including social networking & collaboration tools, video (vodcasting/podcasting; “Ted” talks; YouTube; grassroots video); mash-ups; mobile and wireless; and gaming.

Note: 115 Olin Center has wireless available. You are invited to bring your laptop for interactive use during the presentation.

Registration deadline is November 25, 2008.

Three Apples Nominations Have Begun

Between now and October 20th, please have your patrons nominate their favorite book.  ANY book can be nominated – even one that was nominated last year.

Please enter your nominations on the website at www.3applesbookaward.org before midnight on October 31st.  Voting will close at 11:59 PM on the 31st.

Please contact Jennifer for the password.

2008 Polaris Enhancement Vote

Greetings, all,

Site-contacts’ input is again invited on enhancements to the Polaris system.

Attached is a ballot with instructions for viewing and voting for enhancements that have been submitted by Polaris users nationwide. We will tabulate votes from MVLS and SALS users for Michele Largeteau, who is our voting representative to the Polaris Users Group. You are encouraged to talk with other staff about the enhancements.

Please view enhancements online at:

The Polaris Extranet

Click on Customers / Polaris Users Group / PUG 2008 Enhancements Lists

If you forgot the user ID and password see the instructions on the JA Intranet

Please return your ballot to Jennifer Ferriss by courier (code) SAL, fax 518 587-5589 or email no later than Tuesday September 2nd.

If you have any questions, please contact your system trainers.