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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The San Jose State University School of Information announces the Library 2.018 Worldwide Virtual Conference series, with the first of three online conferences scheduled for March 8, 2018. “<a href="http://www.library20.com/page/design-thinking">Design Thinking: How Librarians Are Incorporating It into Their Practice</a><b>” </b>is the topic for the March web conference. Everyone is invited to participate, and <b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/library-2018-design-thinking-how-librarians-are-incorporating-it-into-their-practice-registration-41114249828">registration is free!</a></b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b>What:</b> Library 2.018 “Design Thinking” Conference<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b>When:</b> Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 12–3 p.m. US-Pacific Time<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b>Where:</b> Online (sessions will be recorded)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b>Who Should Attend:</b> Library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b>Cost:</b> <b>It’s Free – <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/library-2018-design-thinking-how-librarians-are-incorporating-it-into-their-practice-registration-41114249828">Register Now!</a></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Abstract:</b> Design thinking is a process designers use to thoughtfully identify problems and develop prototypes useful for implementing an elegant solution. In response to the growing interest in design thinking, this web conference will cover insights into the process and examples of how librarians are integrating it into their practice. You’ll learn how you can develop and lead a design challenge at your library. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Keynote Speakers: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The conference is being organized in partnership with Steven J. Bell, who will moderate the opening keynote panel (panelists to be announced) and deliver the closing address.<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Crowdsourced Sessions: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Start thinking about your presentation now! The <a href="http://www.library20.com/page/call-for-proposals-design-thinking">Call for Proposals</a> is open, and proposals are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. P<span style='background:white'>resentations should not exceed 20 minutes to allow time for Q&A.</span> <span style='background:white'>All presentations must be non-commercial and will be recorded and released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License. Web conference training will be provided for presenters and is mandatory. More information at <a href="http://www.library20.com/page/call-for-proposals-design-thinking">http://www.library20.com/page/call-for-proposals-design-thinking</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Upcoming Library 2.018 Conferences: </b>The “Design Thinking” conference in March will be followed by two more conferences in 2018. Mark your calendar for June 7 when the IMLS-funded grant project on <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about/news/detail/investigation-digs-blockchain-technology-benefits-information-centers">blockchain technology</a> will be discussed. In October, “Libraries and Social Crises” will be the focus.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>About: </b>The <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/center-information-research-and-innovation-ciri/library-20">Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series</a> was co-founded by the San Jose State University <a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu/">School of Information</a> in 2011. The conference series discusses timely topics in the information profession and features keynote sessions, crowdsourced presentations, and an international audience. Past conference sessions are freely available on the conference website at <a href="http://library20.com">http://library20.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nicole Purviance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director of Marketing and Communications<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>School of Information<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>San Jose State University<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One Washington Square<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>San Jose, CA 95192-0029<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:nicole.purviance@sjsu.edu">nicole.purviance@sjsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://ischool.sjsu.edu">http://ischool.sjsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>