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NEW - On behalf of the SWILA Planning Committee we would like to thank you for attending SWILA 2011!  We hope you will take a few moments to complete the evaluation survey found at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/swila2011evaluation. 

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Conference Brochure/Registration [PDF]

Conference at-a-glance [PDF]

Conference location & parking 

New! Bake Sale! 

Wi-Fi will be available in the Kathryn Albertson International Center. Setup instructions can be found at http://bit.ly/gbLNu3

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8:00 - 8:30       Registration
8:30 - 8:45       Welcome & Opening Remarks (Room 106)
8:45 - 9:15       Keynote: Lisa McGrath

• “The Internet Librarian: Maximizing the Benefits of Social Media While Minimizing Risk” Room 106

  Libraries are increasingly using Web 2.0 and social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, Instant Messaging Services, and Blogs, to enhance patron services and attract new users. This keynote will cover how libraries can maximize the benefits of these online tools while minimizing
  the risks through best practices.

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Vendor Break ~ 9:15 - 9:30

SESSION ONE    9:30 to 10:30

• SMS Reference Service: A New Point of Need for Libraries
• Terrific Teens: How to Build Community in a High School Library
• Job Searching panel
• El Dia Delicioso!

Vendor Break ~ 10:30 - 10:45

SESSION TWO   10:45 to 11:45 

• No Fees Required: Opening Access to University Content
• Cooking Up a Batch of Books Teens Will Devour
• Professional Networking Among Librarians: Unnatural Acts
• “The great good place”: Developing your library as a community destination

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11:45 - 1:30 ~ Lunch | Vendors

• Lunch:  Mediterranean Buffet: grilled house made flatbread, assorted spreads and toppings, smoked chicken and pork, antipasto salad, and honey glazed pistachio cookie.
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SESSION THREE    1:30 to 2:30

• Technology Assistance Through Community Involvement
• If you Love Books, You’ll Love Shelfari
• Personal Learning Network
• One Library’s Path to Serving New Americans

Vendor Break ~ 2:30 to 2:45

SESSION FOUR    2:45 to 3:45

• Mobile Technologies: Trends and Tools
• Bookclubs for Homeschooled Kids
• Pursuing an MLIS Degree– First Steps!
• Transforming Life After 50

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3:45 - 4:15 | Closing Remarks, Evaluations, and Door Prizes (Room 106)

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Registration fees:

$27 – ILA member
$52 – ILA non-member
$15 – half day – ILA member (no lunch)
$40 – half day – ILA non member (no lunch)
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Don't forget to thank our Vendors!

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