CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Handheld Librarian VI: Mobile Solutions for Libraries That Work
LearningTimes invites librarians, library staff, vendors, graduate students, and developers to
submit program proposals related to the topic of mobile library services for the online Handheld
Librarian VI: Mobile Solutions for Libraries That Work conference to be held February 1-2,
2012. Proposals are due December 5, 2011.
Go to http://www.handheldlibrarian.org/proposal-submissions to submit a proposal
The Handheld Librarian VI conference will feature interactive, live online sessions. We are
interested in a broad range of submissions that highlight current, evolving and future issues in
mobile library services. These include but are not limited to the following program tracks:
* ebooks * location-based social networking * augmented reality *
twitter * apps * device and OS trends * QR codes * reference * mobile
trend spotting * mobile technologies impacting society * web/app development
best practices
Online presentations may be conducted in one of two formats:
* a 45-minute live online session (i.e. synchronous webcast)
* a 15 minute lightning round presentation
Conference registration fees are waived for speakers. Presenters Are Expected To:
1. Conduct your session using Adobe Connect (computer, Internet, mic required)
2. Provide a digital photo of yourself for the conference website
3. Respond to questions
from attendees
4. Attend an online 30-60 minute training on Adobe Connect prior to the
conference
Proposal Submissions: Submit your proposal by completing the web form at http://
www.handheldlibrarian.org/submissions-form .
