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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The San Jose State University School of Information announces that Library Journal is hosting a free webcast featuring presenters from the recent Library 2.014 Worldwide Virtual Conference. Registration link: <a href="http://bit.ly/LJwebcast">http://bit.ly/LJwebcast</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Please see full news release below for more information about this exciting event.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Library Journal</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'> Webcast Covers Exciting Trends Unveiled at Library 2.014 Conference<o:p></o:p></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"'>Hyperlinked library services, maker movements, and emerging technology were just a few of the trending topics at the recent Library 2.014 Worldwide Virtual Conference. The conversation continues on Oct. 30, 2014, when <i>Library Journal</i> presents a special webcast featuring a panel of Library 2.014 conference presenters. <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"'>Sponsored by the San Jose State University (SJSU) <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about">School of Information</a>, Follett Corporation, and the Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries at Rutgers, the free webcast will be moderated by <a href="https://ischoolapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=stephensm">Dr. Michael Stephens</a><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>, an assistant professor at the SJSU iSchool. Panelists include </span></span>Samantha Adams Becker of the New Media Consortium; Susan Hildreth, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services; and Ayyoub Ajmi of the University of Missouri, Kansas City Law Library. <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"'>“We are really excited to be partnering on this takeaway webcast on the heels of the Library 2.014 Virtual Conference,” said Rebecca T. Miller, editorial director of <i>Library Journal</i> and <i>School Library Journal</i>. “We hope it will extend the conversation regarding key ideas that are gaining more and more traction in the library world—such as the rise of participatory librarianship and continuous services enabled by our increasingly interconnected digital world. And, who better to help mine the ideas of the day than this powerhouse roster of panelists led by Michael Stephens?” <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"'>Stephens was one of the distinguished speakers at the Library 2.014 conference, giving a presentation entitled, “Finding Balance: Reflective Practice and the Profession.” In addition to moderating the <i>Library Journal</i> session, he will discuss participatory, hyperlinked library services in today’s connected global community. Becker will be talking about the role of emerging technology in academic and research libraries. Hildreth will be speaking about how libraries are becoming local learning hubs in in the wake of maker movements and the focus on STEM education in schools. For Ajmi, “the post-conference recap is just another opportunity to share and learn.” He will further discuss the innovative ways the University of Missouri has been using Google Glass. <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"'>Technology was an important theme in the Library 2.014 Virtual Worldwide Conference, and for information professionals like Ajmi, it is an essential part of professional development in order to stay abreast of innovative practices in the field of information science. “I think it's a must for any information professional to keep up with emerging technologies,” he explained, “as it is the only means for us to remain competitive and relevant to our stakeholders in a changing environment.”<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><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Library Journal</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> will be hosting the free post-conference webcast on <b>Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, from 12-1 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.</b> The webcast will also be recorded and archived for on-demand viewing after the event. <a href="https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&eventid=867686&sessionid=1&key=D129AEC20759C8237A69F987475D9F64&partnerref=LJWeblib2014141030&sourcepage=register">Registration</a> for the webcast is open on the <i>Library Journal</i> website.<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"'><a href="http://www.library20.com/page/2014-recordings">Recordings</a> of all Library 2.014 conference presentations are available on the Library 2.0 website, and the keynote sessions are available via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGvt9IyrGCa7MewEombWo3IMxhw5k2YRx">YouTube</a> as well. The SJSU School of Information is a founding partner of the <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/center-information-research-and-innovation-ciri/library-20">Library 2.0 virtual conference series</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></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"'>The San Jose State University (SJSU) <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about">School of Information</a> prepares individuals for careers as information professionals. Graduates work in diverse areas of the information profession, such as user experience design, digital asset management, information architecture, electronic records management, information governance, digital preservation, and librarianship. The SJSU School of Information offers several <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/choose-your-program">online educational programs</a>, including a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, which is <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about-slis/history-and-accreditation/accreditation">fully accredited</a> by the American Library Association, a Master’s degree in Archives and Records Administration, and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science. The SJSU iSchool is a recognized leader in online education and received the Online Learning Consortium’s 2014 Outstanding Online Program award and 2013 Effective Practice award. For more information about the school, please visit: <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu">http://ischool.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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Nicole Purviance</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Director of Marketing and Communications</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>School of Information</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>San José State University</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>One Washington Square, Clark Hall 420A</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>San José, CA 95192-0029<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Direct: 408-924-2465<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:Nicole.Purviance@sjsu.edu">Nicole.Purviance@sjsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu">http://ischool.sjsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></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></div></body></html>