WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014
Now in its 5th year, THE DIGITAL SHIFT will focus the attention of librarians, sponsors, and library professionals on the future of libraries. Participants will engage in a dynamic day-long conversation about our shared digital future.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Anil Dash (@anildash) is cofounder and CEO of ThinkUp, a new app that helps make sure all the time we spend online or social networks isn’t wasted. Dash is also cofounder of Activate, the consultancy which helps define strategy for the most important companies in technology and media.
Daniel J. Levitin (@danlevitin) is the James McGill Professor of Psychology, Music, and Computer Science at McGill University, and the author of the international best-sellers “This Is Your Brain On Music: The Science of a Human Obsession,” and “The World in Six Songs: How the Musical Brain Created Human Nature.”
- How will libraries adapt and adopt emerging technologies and tools, new ways of learning, and the evolving publishing ecosystem?
- How will libraries continue to be at the center of their communities?
The Digital Shift: Libraries @ the Center program is being developed around the following areas of focus:
Content, Containers and Beyond
We’ll look at how libraries are creating, curating, licensing, digitizing, archiving, and delivering content in today’s fast-changing digital world. Topics/focus might include streaming media; licensed vs. purchased content; the new all-digital libraries; new ebook models (PDA and beyond); the library as publisher; open access; privacy and surveillance; alt-metrics; digital repositories; and the DPLA.
Collaboration and Innovation
We’ll explore programs on how libraries are repositioning themselves as the digital nexus for their communities. Topics/programs might include digital librarianship; embedded librarianship; one to one computing; the Common Core and the digital shift/digital divide; leveraging the E-Rate; creating and sustaining innovative community partnerships (internal and external); maker-spaces; and expanding the library’s community footprint..
Leading the Learning Revolution
We’ll investigate libraries as essential links in a learning continuum. Topics/focus might include tech-centric GED and early literacy/literacy education; digital literacy at all ages and stages; college readiness; distance learning; workforce development and the new economy; DIY; green issues @ the library; business incubation; gaming; coding; hacking; and next-generation MOOCs.
SPONSOR INFORMATION
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Virtual Booth Features
• Live chat with attendees
• Product demonstration videos
• Downloadable content (e.g. white papers, pre-recorded, webcasts, product brochures,
sales materials, giveaways)
• Booth visitor details, including full contact information
• Unlimited booth staff
TDS 2013 STATISTICS
- Total Registrants: 7,859
- Live Attendees: 3,504
- Public librarians: 40%
- School (K-12) librarians: 27%
- Academic librarians: 19%
- Other librarians: 6%
- Check out TDS13’s program and sponsors.
Contact your Account Rep
- IAN SINGER | Tel 646-380-0747
- ROY FUTTERMAN | Tel: 646-380-0718
- CATHY HOEY | Tel: 646-380-0725
- HOWARD KATZ | Tel: 646-380-0730
- APRIL RIM | 646-380-0777
Or, download our TDS 2014 Brochure for more information.
