Library 2.016: LIBRARIES OF THE FUTURE | Council of Chief Librarians

Thursday, October 6, 2016, from noon - 3 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time Register for free today

At the intersection of information, education, technology, and community, libraries and librarians are well-positioned to envision and shape the future. What are our brightest opportunities? How can we support our communities?

Explore some of the key trends that point toward specific futures for libraries, and engage in conversations with civic, social, and education innovators to learn more about their visions for libraries of the future. The Library 2.016: Libraries of the Future online mini-conference will bring our best thinking together. Join us for this free online event scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2016.

The conference schedule will include keynote sessions and crowdsourced presentations. Presentation proposals are being accepted now through September 15, 2016. Slots are limited and may fill before the proposal deadline. View the call for proposals.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

Nigel Jacob, Co-Founder, Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics
Jesus Gerena, Managing Partner, Family Independence Initiative
Grif Peterson, Learning Lead, Peer 2 Peer University

Registration is free, and all registrants will receive links to view the recorded sessions. Register today!

The Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series was co-founded by the San Jose State University School of Information (iSchool) in 2011. The iSchool offers several lifelong learning solutions delivered fully online for 21st century information professionals. For more information about the iSchool, please visit ischool.sjsu.edu.