Mid-Atlantic Digital Library Conference 2008

Presentations Available

2008-07-23T20:49:31Z

Several presentations are now available.

World War II Poster Project -- David Del Testa

Digital Reference Services: The Current State of Library and Archival Instruction--Vanessa Uribe & Donna Scanlon

Implementing a Digital Repository with Fedora -- David Kennedy & Jennie Levine

Supporting Digital Archival Workflows at NYU -- Brian Hoffman

Introduction to Streaming Video -- Eric Smith

MetaDB: A Distributed Metadata Creation Tool

A Series Of Unfortunate Events -- Jami Bryan, Tom McNulty & Carolyn Parsons

Building Digital Libraries from Strategic to Tech Cool -- Deborah Ludwig & Sheryl Williams

Doing Digitization In-House: The James Buchanan Resource Center -- Malinda Thriller

Introduction to Digital Libraries and Metadata 101 -- Laura Riskedahl

Meet Theo: Theo Brown Diaries Digitization Project -- Rodney Gorme Obien

Click here for slides from presentation.

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Conference Evaluation

2008-07-21T17:53:38Z

Attendees of the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Digital Library Conference are invited to fill out an evaluation for the conference. The evaluation is available here.

Thank you!

2008-07-10T16:52:27Z

The first-ever Mid-Atlantic Digital Library was a huge success. Updated information about the day's events as well as materials from the presentations will be posted to the blog in the next few days. Presenters are welcome to send presentation materials to dig@bucknell.edu. Thanks for joining us!

Dinner on Tuesday, July8

2008-07-02T13:14:01Z

If you are interested in attending dinner (6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 8) but have not received information about it via email, please contact dig@bucknell.edu as soon as possible. Dinner requires advance registration.

Parking and Building Information

2008-06-29T20:08:48Z

Attendees may park in any guest/visitor lot including near the Stadium or in the back of campus. Signs will be posted on campus on the day of the event directing guests to parking. Registration and the opening session will be held in the Elaine Langone Campus Center. Concurrent sessions will be held in Coleman Hall. Lunch will be in the Larison Dining Hall. The poster sessions, technology showcase, and vendor exhibits will all be held in the Bertrand Library. Bucknell University is a walkable campus. Follow signs towards parking and then to the Langone Center.

Deadline for Registration is July 1!

2008-06-29T13:34:50Z

Don't forget -- the deadline for registering to attend the conference is July 1.

Moderators and Lunch Facilitators Still Needed

2008-06-28T13:19:09Z

We are still looking for moderators for presentations and facilitators for special-interest group lunch discussions. Please consider volunteering for either of these roles. http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pFZIDo1d0_Vahok1NESUaRA&email=true A confirmation email will be sent within a few days with your assignment(s). Thanks. ]]>

Using Open Source Software: What It Means for Your Institution

2008-06-24T20:24:01Z

We are looking for a few more panelists for a session to discuss using open source software. If you are interested in participating, please contact Abby Clobridge immediately at aclobrid@bucknell.edu. We are looking for a few people from different types of institutions to spend a few minutes talking about their experiences and then we'll spend most of the rest of the session in a discussion or answering questions from audience members.

Session Moderators Needed

2008-06-24T13:25:56Z

If you are interested in serving as a moderator for a session or a special-interest group during lunch, please sign up by filling out this form: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pFZIDo1d0_Vahok1NESUaRA&email=true A confirmation email will be sent to you with your assignment(s). Thank you.

Reminder: Conference Registration Ends on July 1st!

2008-06-17T14:34:01Z

Don't miss out--registration for the conference will close on July 1st! You can register here: http://www.bucknell.edu/x42750.xml The cost to register is $50; $35 for graduate students. Also, spaces still remain for the Technology Showcase, which will close out the conference. Anyone interested in presenting on a technology tool or digital collection will have the opportunity to share these features in a less formal setting--much like a poster presentation. To find out more information and to sign up, please click here.

Reminder: Hotel Conference Rates End June 16th

2008-06-12T18:45:27Z

The last day to reserve a hotel room and receive the conference rate is June 16th. Please note that it is not possible to reserve a room online and receive the conference rate; the reservation must be placed over the phone with Country Cupboard Best Western. Best Western Country Cupboard Inn 7701 West Branch Highway Lewisburg, PA 17837 (570) 524-5500 http://www.countrycupboardinc.com/html/bestwestern.htm Details: Conference Rate: $110 (for the nights of July 8 and 9; must register by June 16th) Distance from Bucknell: 3 miles Other area lodging information is available here. ]]>

Technology Showcase

2008-06-04T15:40:15Z

At the end of the conference, we will be hosting a Technology Showcase and Poster Exhibit. The Technology Showcase is designed to give attendees an opportunity to demonstrate various technology tools or programs that they have developed or even simple tricks they use to help support digital collection building or metadata production. We envision having presenters set up at small tables with their own laptops to demonstrate tools. https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pFZIDo1d0_VY37aso13kLRw&email=true If you are unable to fill out the form, please email the following information to us at dig@bucknell.edu. Name: Title: Institution: Email Address: Tool to Showcase: Brief Description of Tool: Any special requests for set-up: Contact us at dig@bucknell.edu if you have any questions. ]]>

Complete Schedule

2008-06-04T13:04:54Z

Wednesday, July 9 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. -- Registration, breakfast 8:30 - 8:50 a.m. -- Opening, welcome 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. -- Session One

10:15 - 11:15 a.m. -- Session Two

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. -- Session Three

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. -- Lunch and Special-Interest Group Discussions 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. -- Session Four

3:15 - 4:15 p.m. -- Session Five

Projects from University Archives - Rodney G. Obein, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Malinda Triller, Dickinson College
Using Open Source Software: What it Means for Your Institution - Panel discussion.
World War II Poster Project - David Del Testa, Bucknell University
LSTA Grants: From Project Planning to Fruition to Sustainability - Janet Hurlbert, Lycoming College and Jim Gerencser, Dickinson College
Tour of Bucknell University's Bertrand Library

4:30 - 6:00 - Posters and Technology Showcase

Special-Interest Groups at MADLC

2008-06-04T13:02:02Z

Weigh in on our Facebook page to suggest special-interest groups to meet during lunch. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=14096148655

Full Schedule

2008-05-27T21:24:48Z

The full conference schedule, including a list of all sessions is now available. Tuesday, July 8 6:00 -- Dinner/reception Details TBA. Prior registration is required. Wednesday, July 9 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. -- Registration, Breakfast 8:30 - 8:50 a.m. -- Opening, Welcome 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. -- Session One 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. -- Session Two 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. -- Session Three 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. -- Lunch and Special Interest Group Discussions 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. -- Session Four 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. -- Session Five 4:30 -- 6:00 p.m. -- Posters and Technology Showcase]]>