Library Tech Network

TechNet 2012

NTLP's Fifth Annual Conference for Library Technology
University of Dallas, Irving, TX
map showing directions and parking

more detailed session descriptions (PDF)
conference schedule showing room assignments (PDF)

Handouts and presentation slides are now posted,
if the presenters have made them available.

Conference Schedule
All activities take place in Gorman Hall except as noted

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.	Sign-In
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.	Keynote Address
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.	Dedicated time to visit exhibits
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	1st Session
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.	Dedicated time to visit exhibits
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	2nd Session
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch - Haggar University Center
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.	3rd Session
2:00 - 2:15 p.m.	Refreshment Break
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.	4th Session
3:00 - 3:15 p.m.	Refreshment Break
3:15 - 4:00 p.m.	Door Prizes & Closing Session YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN DOOR PRIZES
Lunch & refreshments are included in the cost of your registration.

Keynote: Google, eBooks & Beyond: Ethical Challenges & Issues for Today's Librarian
Gary Price, InfoDocket

Closing Session: Perspectives
Gary Price, Bobbi Newman, & Rochelle Logan

Poster Sessions
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Collaborative Writing: One File, Many Authors
Evelyn Barker, University of Texas at Arlington

Creating and Leveraging a Team of SuperUsers
Adam Lamprecht & Gabi Estes, Frisco Public Library

Defining What Preservation Through Access Means in Digitizing Community Newspapers
Ana Krahmer, University of North Texas

Digital Learning: Teaching Information Literacy through LibGuides
Gretchen Trkay & Boglarka Huddleston, University of Texas at Arlington

From Womb to One: Reaching the Underserved One Text at a Time
Tina Hager , retired librarian

GIMP
Heather Scalf, University of Texas at Arlington

Lending eReaders at the Burleson Public Library
Sara Miller, Burleson Public Library

Polling for Answers: Capture Audience Participation!
Melissa Place, SMU Cox School of Business

QR Codes
Heather Scalf, University of Texas at Arlington

Ready, Set, Animate!
Janet Bickel-Burton, Texas Woman's University and Lesley Tsuchiya, SMU Cox School of Business

What If… Analysis of Demand-Driven Acquisitions of E-Books
Karen Harker, University of North Texas

Break-out Sessions & Presenters

30 Apps in 30 Minutes!
Greg Hardin
Arlington Public Library's Digital Arts, Robotics & After-School Technology Centers
Erin Spicer & Jenny Ethington, both Teen Services Librarians at Arlington Public Library
Bridging the Digital Divide – It's MORE than Teaching Computer Skills to Seniors
Bobbi L. Newman, Librarian by Day
Douglas County (CO) Libraries’ eBook Platform Development Experience
Rochelle Logan, Associate Director of Support Services at Douglas County (CO) Libraries
Emerging Tools for Reading & Research
Vidya Krishnaswamy, Public Services Librarian at Tarrant County College Southeast
Gary Price’s Resource Smorgasbord
Gary Price from InfoDocket
Internet Safety for Students and Librarians
Gary Price from InfoDocket
Is It Really That Bad? Verifying the Extent of Full-Text Linking Problems
Karen Harker, Collection Assessment Librarian at UNT Libraries
Joomla CMS - A Great Tool for Library Website Development
Ayyoub Ajmi, Library Technology Manager at Tarrant County College Northeast Campus Library
Media Digitization, Media Streaming & TAMI Partnerships with Texas Libraries
Elizabeth Hansen, Outreach and Education Director at the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI)
NTLP’s eBook Platform
NTLP Staff
Online Medical Reference Made Easy
Elaine Cox
POSTER SESSIONS - see detail
The Resident Techie: Tools & Tips for the Role-Shifting Librarian
Lilly Ramin, Instructional Technologies Librarian at UNT Libraries & Kayci Barnett, Circulation Team Leader at Denton Public Libraries
The Right Technology at the Right Time for the Right Reason(s)
Elizabeth Chase, Senior Librarian, and Gary Werchan, Library Systems Coordinator, both at Frisco Public Library
Using Social Media to Connect with Your Community, Your Colleagues & Your Computer Databases!
Eileen Miller, Senior Public Services Librarian at Plano Public Library System