2009 OCLC Digital Forum East

For the first time, OCLC will bring this popular event to the membership on the East Coast. We will feature experts from the museum, archival and library communities who will discuss current projects and initiatives exploring creation of metadata for digital discovery and delivery. Among the distinguished speakers are:

• Dr. Youngok Choi, Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Science, The Catholic University of America;
• Susan Chun, Principal, Cultural Heritage Consulting; Founder and Project Lead at Steve.Museum;
• Dr. Jennifer Golbeck, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland, College of Information Studies;
• Martin Kalfatovic, Assistant Director of the Smithsonian Library;
• Patricia Norris, Director, Education Online, National Geographic Society Education Programs;
• Taylor Surface, Director, Digital Content Management Services, OCLC;
• Kate Theimer, author of ArchivesNext blog, creator and manager of the "Best Archives on the Web," "Movers and Shakers in Archives" awards, as well as the "Archives 2.0" wiki.

Presentations and panel discussions will highlight national projects of significance relating to metadata, tagging of content, and the convergence of new forms of delivery of digital collections to 21st century learners. The Forum is designed to offer an intimate meeting setting where participants can share knowledge and create networks with other organizations. Join us for some small group discussion and networking with your peers. This is an ideal educational opportunity for librarians, archivists and museum staff who are charged with creating digital access to collections.

Lunch will be provided on-site as part of your registration for the event. Select portions of this event will be recorded and made available on the OCLC Web site after the event.

The 2009 OCLC Digital Forum East will take place at the Arlington Public Library in Arlington, Virginia.

The Central Library of the Arlington County Library Association features the Popular Library with popular and classic multimedia titles, including: audiobooks in CD/cassette and eAudiobook formats; video in DVD/VHS formats, music CDs; world languages, ESL and Literacy.

The Virginia Room presents current and historical information about Arlington County, the Northern Virginia region, and the State of Virginia, with an emphasis on oral histories and community archives focusing on Arlington County.

Arlington Public Library, Central Library
1015 N. Quincy St.
Arlington, VA 22201

Tel. 1-703-228-5990

Directions

From Washington, D.C.

From Memorial Bridge follow signs to Rt. 50 W. Turn right at 10th St exit. Follow 10th St to Fairfax Dr. Turn right at light at Quincy St. Library is 1 block on right.

From I-66 W take Glebe Rd exit. Turn left onto Glebe. Turn left at next light onto Washington Blvd. Turn right on Quincy St (high school on your left) to library.

From Alexandria

GW Parkway North. Stay on Parkway past Rosslyn to Spout Run exit. Turn right on Lee Highway. Turn left on Quincy St. (by Honda Dealer) to library one mile on left.

OR

GW Parkway North. Take exit for 66 West. Take exit for Glebe Rd. Turn left at light onto Glebe Rd. Turn left at next light onto Washington Blvd. Turn right at second light onto Quincy St. Library is on the left past the park.

From Fairfax

I-66 E to exit 71, Fairfax Dr. Go straight to left on Quincy St by funeral home.

From Maryland

From I-495 W cross Cabin John Bridge. Merge onto VA-267 via exit 45B on the left to I-66 E. Take exit 71, Fairfax Dr. Go straight to left on Quincy St by funeral home. Library is one block on right.

Metrorail and ART Bus

Ballston Station stop on the Orange Line. From Ballston, walk three blocks up Fairfax Drive to Quincy Street and turn left. Central Library is one-half block on the right. ART Bus drop off at 1015 N. Quincy St.

Accommodations

If you plan to book a hotel room, you can receive a discounted rate of $195/night at the Holiday Inn (Arlington). Please contact the hotel directly to make arrangements by calling 1-703-243-9800 and ask for the OCLC rooms.

Convergence: Where Metadata and Access Meet for Digital Discovery and Delivery

Agenda for Thursday, November 5, 2009

All sessions will be held in the Arlington Public Library, Arlington, Virginia.

Registration information:

OCLC Digital Forum East
Thursday, November 5, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Arlington Public Library, Central Library
1015 N. Quincy St.
Arlington, VA 22201


Registration for this event is now closed.

Select portions of this event will be recorded and made available on the OCLC Web site after the event. For more information regarding your registration, please send an e-mail to training@oclc.org.