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OCLC presented the fifth annual OCLC Digital Forum West on September 16–17, 2009, at the Getty Research Institute at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California. This national forum focused on Convergence: Where Metadata and Access Meet for Digital Discovery and Delivery.
The 2009 Forum featured experts from the museum, archival and library communities who discussed current projects and initiatives that explore the creation of metadata for digital discovery and delivery. Four of these distinguished presenters included:
- 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
The OCLC Digital Forum West was co-sponsored by the Getty Research Institute, Orbis Cascade Alliance, OCLC Digital Programs and OCLC Digital Collection Services.
The 2009 OCLC Digital Forum West was 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 1-310-476-6571, or book online. Be sure to use promotional code OCLC to get the discounted rate.
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.
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.
| 12:00–12:30 pm |
Registration and light snacks |
| 12:30–12:45 pm |
Welcome and introductions
- Susan Allen, Chief Librarian, Getty Research Institute
- Pam Bailey, Executive Director, U.S. Service Center, OCLC
Meeting agenda and arrangements
- Gayle Palmer, Director, OCLC Digital Programs, OCLC
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| 12:45–1:30 pm |
Session 1—Keynote address—Increasing digital discovery and delivery: lessons in convergence for learners, museums and libraries
- Anne Gilliland, Chair, UCLA Department of Information Studies
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| 1:30–2:30 pm |
Session 2—Delivering content to users: a report on the balance between rights of organizations and users
- Maureen Whalen, Associate General Counsel for the J. Paul Getty Trust
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| 2:30–2:45 pm |
Break |
| 2:45–4:00 pm |
Session 3—Panel—Improving delivery: what we learn from feedback and interaction with researchers and learners
- Erin Coburn, Head of Collection Information and Access, Getty Museum
- Joe Shubitowski, Head of Information Systems, Getty Research Institute
- Kristine Brancolini, Dean of University Libraries, Loyola Marymount University
- Moderated by Murtha Baca, Head, Getty Vocabulary Program
Discussion, comments and questions
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| 4:00–5:00 pm |
Session 4—Small group discussions
Choose your topic and join a group for knowledge sharing. Discussions will be held on the terrace. Enjoy the sunshine and talk with your peers.
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| 5:30 pm |
Shuttle return to Luxe Hotel |
Agenda for Thursday, September 17
Digital discovery
All sessions will be held in the Lecture Hall, Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, California.
| 8:15–8:55 am |
Registration and continental breakfast |
| 8:55–9:00 am |
Arrangements for the day
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| 9:00–9:45 am |
Session 5—Keynote—Topic to be determined
- Dr. John Falk, Sea Grant Professor in Free-Choice Learning, Oregon State University
Discussion, comments and questions
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| 9:45–11:00 am |
Session 6—Panel—Mobile delivery options for digital libraries and museums, experiences from the field
- Ted Dancescu, Head of Web Engineering, J. Paul Getty Trust
- Bradley J. Faust, Assistant Dean for Library Information Technology Services, Ball State University
- Moderated by Gayle Palmer
Discussion, comments and questions
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| 11:00–11:45 am |
Session 7—Small group discussions
Choose your topic and join a group for knowledge sharing. Discussions will be held on the terrace. Enjoy the sunshine and talk with your peers.
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| 11:45 am–1:30 pm |
Lunch on site. Small groups can gather for lunch at your choice of Getty eating venues. |
| 1:30–2:15 pm |
Session 8—Project report—Future directions, integration of metadata workflow, integration of data
- Taylor Surface, Director, Digital Content Management Services, OCLC
Discussion, comments and questions
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| 2:15–3:40 pm |
Session 9—Panel—“Not your typical tagger,” content description by content producers
- Jonathan Furner, Associate Professor, Department of Information Studies, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Los Angeles
- Karen Smith-Yoshimura, Program Officer, OCLC
- Luiz Mendes, Electronic Resources Librarian, California State University, Northridge
- Moderated by Murtha Baca
Discussion, comments and questions
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| 3:40–4:00 pm |
Break |
| 4:00–5:00 pm |
Session 10—Conference summation—What does confluence mean for users and our organizations?
- Roy Tennant, Senior Program Officer, OCLC
Discussion, comments and questions
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| 5:00 pm |
Forum close
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| 5:30 pm |
Shuttle return to Luxe Hotel |
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.
| Registrations received by Friday, August 28 |
$135 |
| Registrations received after Friday, August 28 |
$155 |
| Final registration deadline is Wednesday, September 9. |
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 OCLC Digital Programs at 1-800-848-5878, ext. 4041.
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