There is more information on MLA's webcast, Moving at the Speed of Byte: Emerging Technologies for Information Management. It will be November 8, 2006 1:00-3:00 central time.

Registration opens September 2006.

Individuals:
You can watch the program on a computer from home or at work. Earn 2.0 MLA CEs. Earlybird fee $75.00 (nonmember, $150.00). Registration must be received by October 13, 2006. The fee will increase $50.00 for registrations received after October 13, 2006 (member $125.00, nonmember, $200.00). The program can be viewed again for up to 30 days after the Webcast.

Sites:
Site registration requires a site coordinator and technical coordinator. Sites will be allowed to view the program on individual computers at the registered site or they can project the program. (i.e. project it on a screen in one room so you don't have librarins huddled around mulitple computers) Earlybird fee $375.00 (nonmember, $475.00). Registration must be received by October 13, 2006. The fee will increase $100.00 for registrations received after October 13, 2006 (member $475.00, nonmember, $575.00). Earn 2.0 MLA CEs for view the Webcast and an additional 1.5 CE for particpating in a wrap around group discussion.

Multiple Site Registration:
There is an option for multiple sites to receive the program. Please see MLA's Multiple Site Registration.

Goals:
To expose information professionals to new and emerging technologies and to encourage their use in information management

Objectives:
At the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:

• identify new and emerging technologies in use in library or clinical settings
• explore the use of new and emerging technologies for disseminating information or in promoting library services
• find resources supporting new and emerging technologies in library settings
• identify new technologies such as blogs and RSS to support professional growth and information sharing

Intended Audience

• Health sciences information professionals
• Public librarians
• Special librarians
• Allied health professionals