Thursday – 10:45 – 11:45
Past to the Future: Meeting Technology Trends
Joe Murphy
Joe Murphy of the Yale University Science Libraries is a leading innovator and trend spotter at the forefront of designing strategies for meeting the changing technological landscape. He presents and writes regularly about technology and service trends as well as best practices for exploring and implementing emerging and mobile technologies. Joe received the Library Journal ‘Movers & Shakers’ award in 2009; earned a MLISc from the University of Hawaii in 2006. Joe is also the author of the influential Twitter account libraryfuture, known for setting technology trends within the library and publishing communities. Joe consults with libraries, consortia, and vendors on emerging and future trends impacting libraries and techniques for meeting these changes with success.
Friday – 1:45 – 2:45
Freedom Writers
NLA/NEMA is thrilled to be able to present two of the original Freedom Writers as the Friday Keynote. Maria Reyes and Sharaud Moore will be speaking on the Freedom Writers and their experiences. Freedom Writers share their inspiring personal stories of triumph – many of them faced tough odds, growing up in poor neighborhoods affected by racism and violence. Many of the Freedom Writers were personally affected by gangs and the racial divide that resulted from the O.J. Simpson verdict and subsequent riots. They share stories of homes plagued by substance abuse, physical and mental abuse, absent parents, and learning disabilities. Most of them disliked school and didn’t expect to graduate high school, or in some cases even survive it. The Freedom Writers share their incredible journeys of transformation while focusing on the power of writing. They share stories of how reading and journaling sparked a change that began a long process of introspection for them, which ultimately re-charted their lives.
Their keynote will be followed by a breakout session and book signing.
For more information on the Freedom Writers, check out their website:www.freedomwritersfoundation.org