Northwest Library Director Wins Conference Scholarship

           Sac City PL Director Brandie Ledford has won a scholarship to attend a library technology conference in St. Paul.  “LibTech2011” is a 2-day event held March 17-18 at Macalester College.  Boasting over 60 breakout sessions, this conference centers on many of today’s technologies affecting how users interact with libraries—and how libraries are using technology to create new and better ways to manage resources.  Here’s a sampling of some of the programs that Brandie and conference goers will enjoy:

· Blurring the Line: Using Blogging Software as Communication and as Website

· Creating Virtual Book Displays and Collections

· Creating Web Videos: An Introduction to iMovie

· Don’t Make Them Think: Create Easy-to-Use Websites and Catalogs

· The Face of Facebook: How Teens are Using Social Networking

              In sharing this good news, Brandie has already offered to share her LibTech2011 Conference experience with Northwest libraries, which means there will likely be a JAMBOREE session in her future. (she knew I would ask her anyway!)   Congratulations, Brandie, on receiving this scholarship!