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Program:

Stephen Abram will discuss some of the strategies information professionals need in the changing information world. He’ll talk about the real needs of real people living the Web 2.0 experience and information and knowledge economy. How can we use Web 2.0 tools to terra-form the living, breathing worlds we inhabit? What are some practical tools we can use, and how can SLA help make a difference?

Stephen's presentation: SLA: Transforming Ourselves and Transforming Our Association
Stephen's presentation for the student event: Reality 2.0: Developing Your Learning Strategy for Life After Grad School

Who is Stephen Abram?

• Current President of SLA; Past-President of the Canadian Library Association.
• Vice President Innovation for SirsiDynix; Chief Strategist, SirsiDynix Institute.
• Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Studies.
• Listed by Library Journal as one of the top 50 people influencing the future of libraries, one of their first “Movers and Shakers.”
• Recipient of numerous honors, such as SLA’s John Cotton Dana Award, Canadian Special Librarian of the Year, Alumnus of the Year for the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto, etc.
• Author of columns appearing in numerous journals, ALA Editions’ Out Front with Stephen Abram, and a blog, Stephen’s Lighthouse.
• And much more!

Well known internationally as a dynamic speaker, Stephen is always inspiring, entertaining and thought-provoking. You will be in for a treat!

Prior to the program, at 5:00 p.m., there will be an open meeting of the SLA Boston Board, and all members are invited to attend.

Agenda:

• 5:00-6:00pm: SLA Boston Board Meeting. All are invited to attend.
• 6:00-7:00pm: Excellent refreshments and time to network with colleagues.
• 7:00-9:00pm: Presentation by Stephen Abram.

Registration:

Register online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=St7MXl_2bdsU6jz4Pq_2bLWeAQ_3d_3d

Please register by March 24th so we can plan for catering. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Cost & Payment:

Pay via PayPal or check.
PayPal: Fill out both the registration form as well as the PayPal form (linked in the registration form).
Check: Please make checks payable to SLA Boston and bring them with you to the program.

Please register by March 24th so we can plan for catering.
Walk-ins are always welcome. If joining us as a walk-in, please bring a check payable to SLA Boston or cash.

Directions & Parking

Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
MCB (Main College Building) C-103

Directions:
By Public Transporation
By Car

Parking: Please be aware that parking is not available in the Simmons parking lot. There is metered parking around the College, but your best bet is to park in the Landmark Center or MFA parking garages. For more parking information, please see the parking page on the Simmons web site.

Simmons Campus Map - Main Campus

Questions:

Kris Liberman, kristen.liberman@simmons.edu