(forwarded from Web4Lib list)
OPAL (Online Programming for All Libraries) is pleased to announce speaker Michael Stephens of "Tame the Web" blogging fame. The topic of Michael's talk on Thursday, April 6 at 2 p.m.
central time is "Ten Top Technologies for Librarians 2006."

What trends should librarians be watching? What's the next big thing? Join librarian and Blogger Michael Stephens for a survey of ten technologies to be aware of for 2006 and beyond. We'll
touch on user-centered planning, changes to the ILS, conversations, communities and
the Cluetrain.

The program is free of charge.

To come to the program, enter the OPAL auditorium at:
http://67.19.231.218/v4/login.asp?r=67955673&p=0
type your name and click enter.
A small software applet will download to your computer as you enter the online room. All you need to participate are an Internet connection, sound card, and speakers. If you have a pc microphone, you can participate via audio.

If you do not have a microphone, you may participate via text chat.