Library Tech Network
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TechNet 2012
NTLP's Fifth Annual Conference
for Library Technology
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
University of Dallas
1845 E. Northgate Drive
Irving, Texas 75062
 Training Sessions
Poster Sessions
Exhibits
Up to 7 CE / CPE Hours
Lunch & Refreshments
Networking with Peers
8:30 - 9 a.m. Sign-In
9 a.m. Keynote Address
10:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Training Sessions
Watch for registration information
coming soon!
TechNet conferences are intended for
all library personnel whose
responsibilities
involve the use of
technology,
whether
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About the Registration Fee
Some people have expressed concern about the conference fee increase from previous years. Until this year, NTLP conferences received funding support from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, and the registration fees were only required to cover refreshments and meals. As of this year, NTLP receives no state funding for any kind of training events. Consequently, we need a combination of fees, donations, and sponsorships to cover the cost of the conference facility, equipment, speaker fees, and staff time. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, NTLP seeks only to cover expenses for the event. |
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TechNet 2012 Poster Session: Call for Abstracts
You are invited to submit an abstract for a poster session to be held at TechNet 2012. The theme for the poster session is “Take-home value: Library technology ideas applicable to other libraries.”
Each poster should present technology ideas that have worked successfully at a library, and that might be implemented successfully at other libraries.
More information
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Keynote speaker Gary Price is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker. Before launching INFOdocket, he and Shirl Kennedy were the founders and senior editors at ResourceShelf and DocuTicker for 10 years. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com, and is currently a contributing editor at Search Engine Land.
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Some comments from attendees at TechNet 2011:
- Great speakers and diversity of topics.
- This is by far the best TechNet I have ever attended. The guest panel had something for everyone. Academic, Public, School and Small public libraries. The sessions were the same way as well. Often times I go to sessions at conferences and they are typically all school related or large (Houston, Ft. Worth, Dallas) Public library related. With our small staff (3) it is often very difficult to roll out such changes that are inspired by conferences. I especially enjoyed Jessamyn West! A lot of her discussions our staff could relate to and it was refreshing!
- Thank you for the Tech Petting Zoo; it was set up with lots of space for small groups of users to see each item without bumping into those gathered for another device.
- The best one yet - the speakers were fantastic!
- This was my first TechNet Conference and it won't be my last.
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- Of course there are always two great presentations at the same time. I am not complaining, just commenting. This means you had a great slate of topics/presenters.
- This is one conference that always comes across as worth my time away from usual job.
- It was a perfect experience for me. The presenters talked about extremely relevant topics, they were entertaining - it was just a great experience. I am so thankful that I was able to attend.
- This was one of the best conferences I have attended through NTLP. There was information for everyone, from the Tech Guru to the strunggling with technology (like myself).
- This is the best conference for learning about new technology and how it applies in libraries. I always learn a lot.
- My only complaint would be that there were so many good topics for the sessions that it was sometimes a hard choice.
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If you have any special needs which may impact your participation in this event,
please contact the NTLP office at 817-377-4440 or 800-856-3050
and let us know at least 72 hours in advance.
TechNet is a project of North Texas Library Partners (NTLP),
home of the North Texas Regional Library System (NTRLS),
in cooperation with TLA District 7
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