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    March 26th, 2009LISWire aggregatorLISWire

    Friday, April 24, 2009, 9 am to 3 pm

    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Library
    Rockefeller Research Laboratories (RRL) Building (Auditorium)
    430 East 67th Street NY NY 10065

    An engaging dialogue about User Experience (UX) and its relevance within the information profession. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. William Gribbons, reknown UX expert and Director, Master of Science in Human Factors Information Design Program, Bentley College, MA.

    SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 90 REGISTRANTS!
    COST: $50
    Buffet lunch will be provided

    Payment is due the day of the event. Check or money order is acceptable and should be made payable to: User Experience Symposium c/o Donna Gibson, MSKCC. We are unable to accept credit cards at this time. Online Registration closes on April 17, 2009.

    To register, visit:
    http://tinyurl.com/Registration-April-24

    Co-sponsored by Rockefeller University Library, Cornell-Weill Medical Library, and the Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY), and ACRL/NY

    For more information contact Donna Gibson (gibsonD@mskcc.org); Brian Lym (blym@hunter.cuny.edu); or Valeda Dent Goodman (vdent@rutgers.edu)

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    March 24th, 2009LISWire aggregatorLISWire

    Hi Public Librarians,

    I’m a librarian at BCR and have worked for a number of years in adult services at public libraries. I recently started a blog for public librarians - “The Librarian is IN” - see http://blogs.bcr.org/publiclibraries/ I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to hear any comments, suggestions for topics, ideas etc. since this is a blog for you!

    You can sign up for the RSS feed, or to get any new posts delivered to your email inbox instead, click - Subscribe to the RSS Feed - then - Get The Librarian is IN delivered by email - then enter your email address and type the word in the box to verify and click on - Complete Subscription Request. Then check your email inbox for a verification message from FeedBurner Email Subscriptions the service that delivers email subscriptions for BCR. You will need to click a link listed in this message to activate your subscription. Say OK to - Unblock content of message.

    If you have any problems with this, please let me know, thanks!

    Justine Shaffner, MLS

    Public Library Market Coordinator

    BCR

    14394 E. Evans Ave.

    Aurora, CO 80014-1408
    p: 303.751.6277 x140
    800.397.1552
    f: 303.751.9787
    e: jshaffner@bcr.org

    blogging at http://blogs.bcr.org/publiclibraries/
    www.BCR.org

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    March 24th, 2009LISWire aggregatorLISWire

    Robert Hauptman, editor of the JOURNAL OF INFORMATION ETHICS would like to receive articles (or proposals) on the following topics: surveillance, biometrics, image manipulation.

    More information on the journal can be found here: http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/jie.html

    Make initial contact at .

    From the ethics of Caller ID to transmission of sexually explicit materials via Internet, the information age presents a barrage of ethical challenges. In this acclaimed twice-yearly journal, some of the brightest and most influential figures in the information sciences confront a broad range of these transdisciplinary issues.

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    March 19th, 2009LISWire aggregatorLISWire

    SOMERDALE, NJ, March 19, 2009: Library Automation Technologies, Inc. (LAT), a leader in library automation products, is pleased to announce it has completed the phase-one rollout plan for the San Diego Public Library, which encompassed over 36 machines in 18 branches.

    The operation and patron interface were customized to meet the library system’s requirements while the physical looks were modified with custom table tops to match the library’s décor. The installed machines provide an easy, seamless and integrated environment for both patrons and staff.

    Oleg Boyarsky, President and CEO of LAT commented, "San Diego Public Library is a unique customer who understands both the value and need of self-service in the library, as well as the patron’s desire for an easy-to-use system that simply works, and works simply. Using interchangeable portable and floor-standing models as needed, with identical user interfaces and Corean® tops, made units fit right in and they have been easily accepted.”

    As Brian Ruark, a Technical Resource Program Manager for The City of San Diego’s Public Library commented: ”We like the simplicity and reliability of the LAT self-service machines. Patron usage continues to grow as they become used to the technology and as we refine how to best present the technology. LAT has been very innovative, making improvements based on our suggestions. They have also been responsive and quick to resolve any technical problems. “

    LAT-Max™, LAT-MAXine™ and LAT-MAXwell™ is a family of self-service machines for libraries based on FlashScan™ technology. By providing multiple form-factors, such as desktop, floor-standing, kiosk and even wall-mount, all with the same patron interface and multiple finishes, the machines allow libraries to take advantage of the modern self-service technology regardless of their physical space constraints. Coupled with an array of impressive features and capabilities, such as on-demand, field-upgradable RFID capability, desensitization support, wireless networking, included multi-language support, as well as over 400+ features and settings, these machines are installed in hundreds of libraries worldwide and have gained a solid, industry leading reputation for value.

    For more information about LAT's technology and all library products, jump to: www.LATcorp.com.

    Library Automation Technologies Inc., (LAT) founded in 2001 has installations in hundreds of libraries throughout the United States. LAT's sole mission is to help libraries and data centers to work better, smarter and more securely. LAT’s innovation earned the firm the coveted “#1 Fastest Growing in South Jersey, 2005” by the Philadelphia Business Journal, as well as a “Finalist in the Family Business of the Year, 2006” award presented by Farleigh Dickinson College. LAT further continues its growth expanding into automation by delivering media dispensing line of products solely dedicated to library operations.

    # # #

    If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Oleg Boyarsky / CEO, please call Robert Baker at:
    856-566-4121 or e-mail Robert at: Bob@LATcorp.com

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    March 19th, 2009LISWire aggregatorLISWire

    SOMERDALE, NJ, March 19, 2009: Library Automation Technologies, Inc. (LAT), a leader in library automation products, is pleased to announce it has completed the phase-one rollout plan for the San Diego Public Library, which encompassed over 36 machines in 18 branches.

    The operation and patron interface were customized to meet the library system’s requirements while the physical looks were modified with custom table tops to match the library’s décor. The installed machines provide an easy, seamless and integrated environment for both patrons and staff.

    Oleg Boyarsky, President and CEO of LAT commented, "San Diego Public Library is a unique customer who understands both the value and need of self-service in the library, as well as the patron’s desire for an easy-to-use system that simply works, and works simply. Using interchangeable portable and floor-standing models as needed, with identical user interfaces and Corean® tops, made units fit right in and they have been easily accepted.”

    As Brian Ruark, a Technical Resource Program Manager for The City of San Diego’s Public Library commented: ”We like the simplicity and reliability of the LAT self-service machines. Patron usage continues to grow as they become used to the technology and as we refine how to best present the technology. LAT has been very innovative, making improvements based on our suggestions. They have also been responsive and quick to resolve any technical problems. “

    LAT-Max™, LAT-MAXine™ and LAT-MAXwell™ is a family of self-service machines for libraries based on FlashScan™ technology. By providing multiple form-factors, such as desktop, floor-standing, kiosk and even wall-mount, all with the same patron interface and multiple finishes, the machines allow libraries to take advantage of the modern self-service technology regardless of their physical space constraints. Coupled with an array of impressive features and capabilities, such as on-demand, field-upgradable RFID capability, desensitization support, wireless networking, included multi-language support, as well as over 400+ features and settings, these machines are installed in hundreds of libraries worldwide and have gained a solid, industry leading reputation for value.

    For more information about LAT's technology and all library products, jump to: www.LATcorp.com.

    Library Automation Technologies Inc., (LAT) founded in 2001 has installations in hundreds of libraries throughout the United States. LAT's sole mission is to help libraries and data centers to work better, smarter and more securely. LAT’s innovation earned the firm the coveted “#1 Fastest Growing in South Jersey, 2005” by the Philadelphia Business Journal, as well as a “Finalist in the Family Business of the Year, 2006” award presented by Farleigh Dickinson College. LAT further continues its growth expanding into automation by delivering media dispensing line of products solely dedicated to library operations.

    # # #

    If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Oleg Boyarsky / CEO, please call Robert Baker at:
    856-566-4121 or e-mail Robert at: Bob@LATcorp.com

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