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April 1, 2005
Bryant University
George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology's Grand Hall
Smithfield, Rhode Island

Program
8:15 - 8:45am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00am Welcome and Introductions
9:00 - 11:15am "Gary Price’s Research Toolbox"
Gary Price, Publisher, ResourceShelf.com; News Editor, Search Engine Watch; Co-Author, The Invisible Web
    Gary Price explains how librarians can survive the “Age of Google” by embracing the role of educator. He’ll also share information on trends and innovations from the major Web search engines as well as other cutting-edge Web tools that librarians and their patrons can use to make life online easier and more productive.
11:15 - 12:15pm “Duke’s e-learning with the iPod”
Lynne O’Brien, Director of the Center for Instructional Technology, Duke University
    Lynne O’Brien will talk about the educational uses of the iPod at Duke University and how the library contributes to this unique educational experience. Also, learn how using technology can improve teaching and learning.
12:15 - 1:15pm Lunch
1:15 - 2:15pm "Beloit College Mindset List: A Cure for Hardening of the References"
Ron Nief, Director of Public Affairs, Beloit College
    Since 1998 Beloit College has developed and distributed to the faculty and staff the “Beloit College Mindset List.” devised to help illustrate the perspective of incoming freshmen.
2:15 - 2:30pm Afternoon Break
2:30 - 3:30pm "Keeping Libraries Relevant in Universities"
Carla J. Stoffle, Dean of Libraries and Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona
3:30 - 3:45pm Wrap up

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