What's New with IOLUG
Updated Feb. 1, 2008.
SAVE THE DATE for the IOLUG Spring Program, March 14, 2008
Memory, Heritage, Visions:
Digitizing Yesterday for Tomorrow
IUPUI University Library, Indianapolis
March 14, 2008
Poetry, Music, Maps, Sound...
Across Indiana the scanners are working overtime, trying to provide access to the treasures of our libraries' archives. Five years ago, IOLUG's program was on the state-wide digital library movement. Our Spring Program will look at the progress we've made, discuss the mistakes made along the way, and express excitement and hope about documenting the lives of Hoosiers and their heritage.
Three distinct groups of projects will be highlighted during our keynote sessions:
- Robin Crumrin of IUPUI and Connie Rendfeld of the Indiana State Library will introduce Indiana Memory, the newest state-wide initiative scheduled to launch this spring.
- Cinda May of Indiana State University will update us on the Wabash Valley Visions and Voices project and how it has progressed over the past half decade since she last shared with IOLUG.
- Howard Trace will discuss Hoosier Heritage, an INCOLSA consortium of digitization projects.
Share a networking luncheon with like-minded professionals from across the State.
Afternoon breakout sessions will include lessons on collaboration and project planning (John Straw and Jim Bradley, Ball State), the grant writing process (Connie Rendfeld), show and tell at the IUPUI Digital Library Lab (Jenny Johnson).
There will also be a Digital Library Fair featuring unique projects from all around Indiana. There will be ample opportunity throughout the day to chat with those in the trenches of digitization about their successes and strategies.
Registrations are now being accepted. Click here for more information and to register.
NOTE - There will also be an IOLUG Special Announcement about assistance for an exciting Professional Development Opportunity in 2008.
Most of the presentations from the Fall 2007 program have now been posted to the program page. All are in PDF format. And thanks again to everyone who participated.
Thanks to everyone for making the Fall Program, Wikis, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Second Life, such a great success. We had a total of 81 people attend.
Presentations from the program will be posted shortly.
And be sure to watch this space for information about our Spring 2008 program.
Membership Renewal Reminder
The IOLUG membership year runs from October 1st thru September 30th. Now is the time to renew or join. What a bargain for only $20 for regular members and $10 for students. Membership includes a great newsletter, discounts on two program registrations per year and excellent continuing education opportunities to name just a few perks.
Click here to renew or join now.
The presentations of the Spring 2007 Anniversary program have now been posted. Click here to get them.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to a great Spring Program. We got to hear two excellent presentations, and we were able to see a lot of old friends. And thanks too to the Oak Hill Mansion for providing such a great setting for our 25th Anniversary.
Planning for our Fall Program is already underway. Watch this space for more details.
Do you have a topic or idea you'd like to see us feature in an IOLUG Program? Let Us Know!
Keep watching this space for other news, features and new developments!
