Netspeed 2009: Call for Proposals

It's that time of year again! The Alberta Library (TAL) invites proposals
for conference sessions at Netspeed 2009, to be held October 21-23, 2009,
in Calgary, AB.

Netspeed is a conference for librarians and technical staff from all
library sectors. The conference serves to highlight new technologies of
interest to libraries. Sessions cover a variety of topics including
emerging tech trends, newly implemented technology, and the impact these
have on the library and the community.

Proposals for conference and pre-conference sessions are welcome, as are
suggestions for speakers and topics. All submissions must be received by
February 13, 2009.

Session proposals should include:
* Session title.
* Brief abstract (max 250 words).
* Target audience.
* Brief summary of speaker's experience with the topic.
* Contact information for all speakers.

Netspeed provides many benefits for speakers, including complimentary
conference registration and assistance with travel costs. Please limit
proposals to 2 speakers per session.

Please e-mail session proposals and ideas by February 13, 2009 to
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For additional information regarding the Netspeed conference, please visit
conference website at http://www.thealbertalibrary.ab.ca/netspeed.


          Thank you for considering being part of Netspeed 2009!

Stacey Bissell
Programs Assistant
The Alberta Library
6-14, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB T5J 2V5
tel: (780) 414-0805 ext.225 fax: (780) 414-0806