A new season of the SLJ ISTE webcast series launches with “Information Literacy in the Age of Fake News” on March 16.
Tech Tips to Encourage Reluctant Readers
By on February 26, 2016
From street lit resources to free, web-based libraries, digital tools to spark a love of reading and other tips from three experts.
A Well Connected Lineup at The Digital Shift
By on October 12, 2015
On October 14, Library Journal and School Library Journal will present The Digital Shift, their sixth annual virtual conference examining the challenges and opportunities that the ever-changing digital landscape presents for libraries and their communities. This year’s theme, “Libraries Connecting Communities,” will bring together a variety of speakers and panelists to discuss the tools, services, and strategies today’s libraries need to stay connected—to users, students, stakeholders, and each other. Registration is free, and it promises to be an exciting day-long event—check out the presentations and poster sessions, and follow along on Twitter at #TDS15. Below are some sessions of note, and links to some of last year’s highlights.
Reinventing Libraries Keynote Panel Looks into Industry’s Future | The Digital Shift 2013
By on October 21, 2013
Last week’s “The Digital Shift” virtual event, “Reinventing Libraries,” produced by Library Journal and School Library Journal, looked at the broad spectrum of ways in which libraries are remaking themselves and rethinking their missions—and how to accomplish them—in the digital age. Throughout the day, panelists gave presentations, took questions from honing new skills, developing new ones, and thinking ahead about what assets will make a successful library—and a successful librarian—in the future.
