Canadian Library Association Conference 2008

OCLC Canada was pleased to participate in this year's CLA Conference.

OCLC Symposium at CLA 2008
Social Networking and Web 2.0
May 21, 2008, 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel

Welcome to an exploration of the impact of social networking on the global information environment, discussion on what a “social Web” means to users and libraries, and examination of practical examples of where and how the library fits in a Web 2.0 world.

Agenda and Presentations

• 1:30
  Welcome!
  Social Networking—Sharing, Privacy and Trust in Our Networked World
  Daniel Boivin
  Director, OCLC Canada

Social Networking—Sharing, Privacy and Trust in Our Networked World [PowerPoint]

• 2:00
  Leveraging Social Media to Drive Results
  Mike D’Abramo
  Director, Research & Strategy, Youthography

Leveraging Social Media to Drive Results [PDF]

• 3:00
  Break
• 3:15
  Shawn McCann
  Immersive Learning Librarian (aka Gaming Librarian), McMaster University
• 4:15
  Panel Question and Answer