The 2009 forum 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. Four of these distinguished presenters include:

• Anne J. Gilliland (Keynote speaker), Professor, Moving Image Archive Studies and Chair of the Department of Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles
• Maureen Whalen, Associate General Counsel for the J. Paul Getty Trust
• Dr. John Falk, Sea Grant Professor in Free-Choice Learning, Oregon State University
• Kristine Brancolini, Dean of University Libraries, Loyola Marymount University

Other 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 discussions at the Getty. This is an ideal educational opportunity for librarians, archivists and museum staff who are charged with creating digital access to collections.

The OCLC Digital Forum West is co-sponsored by the Getty Research Institute, Orbis Cascade Alliance, OCLC Western and OCLC Digital Collection Services.

The 2009 OCLC Digital Forum West is being presented at the Getty Research Institute (GRI) in Los Angeles, California. Located at the picturesque Getty Center, the GRI maintains a research library, organizes exhibitions and other events, sponsors a residential scholars program, publishes books, and produces electronic databases.

The Getty Center is one of two locations of the J. Paul Getty Museum. The museum’s permanent collection includes 19th– and 20th–century American and European photographs, and pre-20th–century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture and decorative arts. Among the works on display is the painting Irises by Vincent van Gogh. The Center is also well known for its architecture, gardens, and outstanding views overlooking the city.

Accommodations for participants in the forum are available at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset Boulevard. The Luxe is offering the special price of $180.00 per night for king rooms and superior double rooms reserved by Sunday, August 16, 2009. Overnight parking is $20.00 per night and 14% hotel tax is extra.

Make your hotel reservation by calling (310) 476-6571, or book online. Be sure to use promotional code OCLC to get the discounted rate.

Getting to the Getty

Los Angeles air and ground transportation

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 12 miles from the Luxe Hotel. LAX provides information on many modes of ground transportation to the hotel. Taxi fare from LAX to the Luxe Hotel is approximately $50; transfer time is approximately 30-45 minutes.

Map and driving directions to the Luxe Hotel

Hotel shuttle to the Getty Research Institute

Complimentary shuttle service is available each day from the Luxe Hotel to the Getty Research Institute.

Agenda for Wednesday, September 16

Researcher and learner delivery

All sessions will be held in the Lecture Hall, Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, California.

Agenda for Thursday, September 17

Digital discovery

All sessions will be held in the Lecture Hall, Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, California.

The cost of the 2009 OCLC Digital Forum West is $135.00 for registrations received by August 28. For registrations received after August 28, the price is $155.00.

Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch on Thursday, September 17.

Cancellation policy

OCLC and the co-sponsors reserve the right to cancel this until (and including) Friday, September 11, 2009. An e-mail notification will be sent to registrants in the event of cancellation, and registrants will receive a full refund.

Registrants: Written requests for cancellation will be honored until (and including) Friday, September 11, 2009. After that date, no refund will be given. Registration and payment may be transferred to another individual at your institution. If you wish to cancel or change your registration, please send an e-mail with your request.

For more information about the 2009 OCLC Digital Forum West, please contact Gayle Palmer, OCLC Western Digital and Preservation Program Manager at 800-854-5753.