http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/mlarevamp20112012-02-28T06:25:15.028ZPosts of HomeGoogle Sites1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/mlarevamp2011/18030722092128859872012-02-23T01:34:14.299Z2012-02-25T02:13:41.230Z2012-02-25T02:13:41.229Z7th Annual Information Literacy Conference Updates
headshot of jessamyn westMetrolina Library Association is please to announce that the keynote speaker for 7th Annual Information Literacy Conference will by Jessamyn West.  Jessamyn West is a well-know library blogger whose avant-guarde views on librarianship and 'information justice' has caused a stir in the library world.  She lives in rural Vermont and assists libraries in adapting to the digital age.  Ms. West is an avid blogger and advocate of freedom of information.  We look forward to her presence at the conference.  

Please visit her blog at www.librarian.net and view her bio at: http://www.jessamyn.info/

We are now accepting request for proposals for posters and presentations at the upcoming conference.  Fill out this form interested: Session Proposal Form.
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On December 7th, Metrolina Library Association hosted its annual Winter Luncheon at the Arts Institute of Charlotte.  Peggy Hoon, Copyright Librarian at UNC-Charlotte, was our guest speaker and answered librarians' frequently asked questions about copyright. See what you missed. 

Also, check out this fascinating video on Youtube's treatment of copyright laws that was shared during the luncheon.
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We appreciated your suggestions and commitment to creating robust association of library professionals in the Metrolina region.  We look forward to implementing new ideas and reaching out to librarians in a variety of institutional settings.   

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