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2008 PF Conference Presentations:
Using Google Scholar: The Perks and Pitfalls - PPT - (Connie Stovall/Steve Helm)
2008 Conference Brochure (PDF)
The Many Faces of Libraries: Fearlessly Evolving to Meet User Needs
May 18-20, 2008
We are very excited to once again present opportunities for library staff to discuss developments in Virginia’s libraries at the 16th Annual VLA Paraprofessional Conference. From daily challenges public service staff face to philosophical debates on the library’s role in the digital realm, this year’s program offers something for everyone. The conference theme focuses on the myriad ways libraries offer services. Today’s libraries not only offer access to traditional materials as in year’s past, but with more print shifting to electronic format, multimedia’s increasing importance, and library staff becoming ad-hoc referees of trusted web content, libraries have become true gateways to all information sources. How are you dealing with these changes?
What workflow issues and procurement problems are you experiencing? How are you publicizing electronic resources on library web pages?What trends do you see with patron’s requests? Are there additional ways to collaborate with other organizations to serve patrons’ interests and needs? How can we more effectively serve our client base? These and many more questions will be asked and perhaps even answered at the event.
This year’s conference schedule continues past traditions of offering a diverse landscape of workshops. There’s something for everyone whether you’ve attended in the past or this is your first year! Consider joining over 400 colleagues as we discuss new service strategies, new resources, and more effective ways to serve our libraries.
This year’s featured speakers are:
• Sandra G. Treadway, Librarian of Virginia
To register for the conference, please print the form and send to Linda Hahne or register online by following the link below. For questions regarding registration or to make a payment over the phone, please contact Linda. For all other inquiries, please contact Kim Blaylock or Christopher Dixon for any questions or concerns.
Location: Holiday Inn Select/Koger South Conference Center, Richmond, VA
Directions to Koger Center (PDF)
Register Online:
For more information, please contact:
2008 Chairs of VLAPF:
Kimberly Blaylock
Washington County Public Library
205 Oak Hill Street Abington, VA 24210
Phone: 276/676-6340
Email Address: kblaylock@wcpl.net
and
Christopher Dixon
George Mason University
4400 University Drive MSN 2FL
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703/993-2664
Email Address: cdixon@gmu.edu