Library Information Technologies: Showcasing our achievements and Gazing into the Future
Abstract: This half-day pre-conference program will focus on the use of rapidly changing information technologies in libraries, and aims to celebrate wonderful achievements, discuss how to tackle on-going challenges, and explore numerous opportunities in this area. Despite great successes realized by libraries in Tennessee, moving at the same pace as that of advancements in information technologies has never been easy for librarians, both in implementing new technologies as well as learning new skill sets to succeed in providing user-driven library services. This pre-conference includes: presentation(s) and a panel discussion that reflects on key successes and failures, highlighting present-day challenges, and exploring various opportunities regarding library and IT.