16-22 августа 2014, Lyon, France
Theme:
Libraries as media
15 August 2014
Centre Georges Pompidou
Paris, France
Libraries are producing content such as text, video, and digitized. In the process arguably becoming “media.” This conference will explore this provocative and rapid transition libraries are within and directing, as they go from purveyors of media to producers. Illustrative examples of content are desired for furthering the topics below.
Human Resources: who is participating on the staff and how are assignments blended in with other duties?
Skills Needed: designated and driven by content or outcome?
Editorial decisions: who makes these and what are the challenges?
Social media: which online presence is related to content?
Evaluation: how is the library adjudged for the content it produces?
Copyright: can content be “re-used” inside the library for differing purposes?
Collaboration: what are optimal ways to connect Internet users and local communities (via content production)
Libraries as media: how are we different than the media of television, radio, social or print?
Abstracts may be delivered in English or French. For presentation at the conference, Speakers may also be in English or French.
The form (no more than 250 words), should be sent by 31 January 2014 the extended deadline: 28 February 2014.
The one page proposal should also include the name, contact information and institutional affiliation of the author as well as abstract. All proposals will be evaluated by a committee representing the section and supporting library professionals. Eight to ten papers will be selected for this five hours program.
Final versions of the full papers must be submitted to : [email protected]
All proposals must be in before 28 февраля 2014.
All expenses, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA, but a special invitation can be issued to authors.
The French National Committee and IFLA have worked hard to secure funds for Conference Participation Grants. Up-to-date information will be available on our Conference Participation Grants webpage.
Last update: 29 January 2014