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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>“This Conference is <span style='background:white'>a Wonderful Opportunity for People to Both Take Part in Presenting and Listening to Presentations,” says Conference Attendee<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Have you recently implemented new digital initiatives among museums, archives, and libraries? Does your library offer mobile access to services? What are you doing to reach diverse communities and serve multilingual populations? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Share your challenges, successes, new ideas, and case studies with your colleagues around the world during the <a href="http://www.library20.com/2014">Library 2.014 Worldwide Virtual Conference</a>, scheduled for October 8–9, 2014. This <b>FREE</b> international conference will be held entirely online in multiple time zones with presentations delivered in multiple languages. This is a call for presentation proposals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Conference Strands<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>This year’s conference features <a href="http://www.library20.com/page/2-014-strands">six subject strands</a> trending in the information professions, as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Digital Services, Preservation, and Access<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Emerging Technologies and Trends<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Learning Commons and Infinite Learning<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Management of Libraries and Information Centers in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>User Centered Services and Models<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Library and Information Professionals – Evolving Roles and Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Examples of topics for each subject strand can be viewed on the conference website at: <a href="http://www.library20.com/page/2-014-strands">http://www.library20.com/page/2-014-strands</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Submit a Presentation Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Everyone is encouraged to <a href="http://www.library20.com/page/proposal-submission">submit a presentation proposal</a>. This is a participatory conference with a focus on all-inclusiveness. Proposals can be submitted now through September 15, 2014. The earlier you submit your proposal, the more flexibility you’ll have in scheduling your presentation time during this two-day, around-the-clock conference. Presentations must be non-commercial. For presentation guidelines and step-by-step instructions on how to submit your presentation proposal, please see: <a href="http://www.library20.com/page/proposal-submission">http://www.library20.com/page/proposal-submission</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>About<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Launched in 2011, the <a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/center-information-research-and-innovation-ciri/library-20">Library 2.0 virtual conference series</a> connects thousands of information professionals worldwide with a focus on the future of libraries in the 21<sup>st</sup> century. The free conferences are a great opportunity for information professionals to collaborate with a global audience, exchanging research and knowledge on issues relevant to the field of library and information science. Co-founded by the <a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/">School of Library and Information Science</a> at San Jose State University, the conferences are part of the school’s commitment to providing professional development and lifelong learning experiences. <a href="http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=hirshs">Dr. Sandra Hirsh</a>, director of the SJSU information school, and Steve Hargadon, director of Web 2.0 Labs, co-chair the conferences. The Library 2.014 Worldwide Virtual Conference is the fourth annual event.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Contact <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>For more information about the Library 2.014 Worldwide Virtual Conference, please visit <a href="http://www.library20.com/2014">Library2014.com</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:sanjoseslis@gmail.com?subject=Library%202.014%20Conference">SanJoseSLIS@gmail.com</a>. If you’re on Pinterest, follow the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/sjsuslis/library-2014-conference/">Library 2.014 conference board</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Related Content:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Read what <a href="http://www.library20.com/page/conference-kudos">conference attendees had to say</a> about the Library 2.013 conference<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>View <a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/center-information-research-and-innovation-ciri/library-2013-worldwide-virtual-conference/presentations">presentation recordings</a> from the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Nicole Purviance<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Director of Marketing and Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>School of Library and Information Science<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>San Jose State University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>408-924-2465<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="mailto:nicole.purviance@sjsu.edu">nicole.purviance@sjsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/">http://slisweb.sjsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>