[nfais-l] NFAIS workshop on Mobile devices: Discounted registrations now available

[Bonnie Lawlor]

NFAIS Workshop on Mobile Devices and the Delivery of Information: An Update.
Discounts Extended to March 9th  

 

The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) will hold a
one-day workshop, Mobile Devices and the Delivery of Information: An Update,
on March 16, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA from 9:00am - 4:00pm EST.  Virtual
attendance is optional for those unable to travel to Philadelphia and
discounted registrations are available through March 9th.

 

We all know that the use of wireless mobile devices for communication and
accessing information is now the norm.  Cell phones, smart phones, netbooks
and e-book readers have become essential conduits to information that
content providers and librarians must offer through those channels. But what
devices are most popular?  What types of content are being offered through
these channels? How are academic libraries supporting these devices?  Are
scholarly and scientific publishers "rethinking" their content for these
devices in order to maximize information usage and value?  Are e-books
simply moved "as is" to digital format or are there new and innovative ways
in which book content can be searched and displayed? The workshop will
answer these questions and more.  Highlights include:

 

.         An overview of the current landscape of hand-held devices and
content delivery by Brian O'Leary, Founder and Principal, Magellan Media

.         Recent survey results on the acceptance of hand-held devices from
Lee Rainie, Director, Pew Internet Live Project

.         Hints from Bob Stein, Founder and Co-Director, The Future of the
Book, on how to maximize the value and use of content that is delivered to
hand-held devices

.         Case studies from academic librarians and scholarly publishers on
their experiences in responding to user demand for mobile access to content

.         A new approach to the discovery of content within the "covers" of
digital books

 

The program, registration forms, directions to the meeting location, list of
nearby hotels, and general information on Philadelphia are available
at:http://nfais.brightegg.com/page/365-mobile-devices-and-delivery-of-inform
ation-mar-2012

 

On site Attendance: on or before March 9, 2012, NFAIS members pay $385,
members of Sister-societies pay $405, and non-members pay $435 (registration
fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and all-day beverages).  After
March 9th, NFAIS members pay $435, members of Sister-societies pay $455, and
non-members pay $485.  

 

Virtual Attendance: on or before March 9, 2012, NFAIS members pay $335,
members of Sister- societies pay $355, and non-members pay $385. After March
9th, NFAIS members pay $385, members of Sister-societies pay $405, and
non-members pay $435.  

 

Unlimited Virtual Attendance:  Groups of 3 or more can attend at the
following reduced rates: NFAIS members, $995, Sister-society members $1,195,
and non-members $1,395.

 

For more information contact:  Jill O'Neill, NFAIS Director, Communication
and Planning, 215-893-1561 (phone); 215-893-1564 (fax);
mailto:jilloneill at nfais.org or go to http://www.nfais.org/.

 

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