OVERVIEW:
Our third Library 2.024 mini-conference: "Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time.
What will libraries look like by 2035? That is the question that was tackled in the recently published book “Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries.” In that book, library leaders shared their thoughts about the lessons learned over the past decade and what they forecast as the opportunities, strengths, and challenges that lie ahead for libraries in the next decade. In this free virtual conference, we will broaden the conversation to include additional perspectives and global visions about what the future of libraries will look like.
Our special conference chair is Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Associate Dean of Academics in the College of Information, Data & Society at San Jose State University. She edited the recently published book, Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries (Rowman & Littlefield) in March 2024.
This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.
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Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0 conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote.
Participants are encouraged to use #library2024 and #Library2035 on their social media posts about the event.
CONFERENCE CHAIR:
Associate Dean for Academics in the College of Information, Data & Society, San José State University
OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL & SPECIAL ORGANIZER
Dr. Sandra Hirsh is Associate Dean for Academics in the College of Information, Data & Society at San José State University (SJSU). She has previously served as Professor and Director of the SJSU School of Information and has worked in the Silicon Valley at HP Labs, Microsoft, and LinkedIn.
She is a Past President of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) and the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T), and she also holds leadership roles in the American Library Association (ALA) and in the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). She is currently Chair-Elect of the ALA International Relations Round Table (IRRT). She is an ASIS&T Distinguished Member. She co-founded and co-chairs the global virtual Library 2.0 conference series (https://www.library20.com).
She published a book entitled Blockchain, as book 3 in the ALA Library Futures Series (2020) and an introductory textbook entitled Information Services Today: An Introduction (3rd edition, 2022). Her new book, Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries, was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2024; accompanying the book, Hirsh conducted a series of interviews with the authors which can be accessed on the Library 2035 Webcast Site or YouTube.
OPENING KEYNOTE PANELISTS:
Associate Teaching Professor
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After 25 years of joyful practice as a teacher librarian in K12 education, and several more as a public and special librarian, Joyce joined the faculty of Rutgers University School of Communication and Information. As an Associate Teaching Professor, she prepares future librarians to lead cultures of literacy and engage communities.
Joyce wrote the NeverendingSearch Blog for School Library Journal (now on hiatus) and contributes to several other library and edtech publications. She speaks globally about the thoughtful use of technology in learning and the power of librarians to lead. Joyce was honored with the American Association of School Librarians' Distinguished Service Award and has been named an AASL Social Media Leadership Luminary. She is a Milken Educator and an American Memory Fellow. Joyce earned her doctorate in information science from the University of North Texas.
Director of Strategic Initiatives at NISO
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Jason Griffey is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at NISO, where he works to identify new areas of the information ecosystem where standards expertise is useful and needed, as well as leads several ongoing projects such as NISO’s participation in the Coalition for Seamless Access. Prior to joining NISO in 2019, Jason ran his own technology consulting company for libraries, has been both an Affiliate at metaLAB and a Fellow and Affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, and was an academic librarian in roles ranging from reference and instruction to Head of IT at the University of TN at Chattanooga.
Jason has written extensively on technology and libraries, including multiple books and a series of full-periodical issues on technology topics, most recently AI & Machine Learning in Libraries and Library Spaces and Smart Buildings: Technology, Metrics, and Iterative Design from 2018. He has spoken internationally on topics such as artificial intelligence & machine learning, the future of technology and libraries, decentralization and the Blockchain, privacy, copyright, and intellectual property.
Jason has a Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Bachelors of Arts from Morehead State University.
Executive Director, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
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As executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Kelvin Watson oversees 25 branches run by 600+ employees, spanning 8,000 square miles, with a budget of $77 million and a collection of 3.2 million items. Kelvin has brought innovative, award-winning leadership to Nevada’s largest library system and his deep experience in fundraising, technology, program development, and demonstrated success in addressing the digital divide, has brought a new era to this library system.
Regarded as one of the most highly respected thought leaders in the library industry, Kelvin is credited with expanding his customer base in multiple library management roles, through outreach efforts to underserved and diverse populations. Two examples of these in Las Vegas are a partnership with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, which made digital access to the library available to bus riders and won an Honorable Mention from the ULC Innovation Awards; and the Library District’s many literacy programs for adults and children, which received the Crystal Bookmark Award from the Las Vegas Book Festival.
Kelvin joined the Library District from his role as the director of the Broward County Libraries Division, where he managed through 38 locations in the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida region. During his tenure at Broward County Libraries, he brought transformative change through ambitious and groundbreaking initiatives, such as streamlining access to resources, introducing new technology, and developing new collaborative partnerships. He was named the 2021 winner of the Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award, sponsored by Novelist, for his dedication to implementing new and innovative ways to meet customers – both existing and new – “where they are,” with initiatives targeting non-traditional library users.
Head Librarian, College of the Canyons
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Dr. Peter Hepburn has been Head Librarian at the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita California since 2013. He formerly earned tenure and held a succession of positions in the library at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he started his professional career in 2000. He earned his EdD from Arizona State University, his MLIS from McGill University, and his BA (Political Science) from the University of Victoria. Peter is an active member of the American Library Association, having been appointed and elected to numerous positions within the organization. He is the ALA Treasurer for the 2022-2025 term.
CLOSING KEYNOTE:
State Librarian | Office of the State Librarian, Hawaii State Public Library System
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Stacey has 30 years of library experience, and is currently the State Librarian of Hawaii. Prior to Hawaii, she served as the Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries in Pennsylvania and State Librarian of California. Stacey has also worked in public and academic libraries. In between, she took a detour to work as a Senior Associate at the futuring think tank of Coates & Jarratt, Inc., where she began to sharpen her futurist thinking skills. Always curious and always learning, she believes we can create our preferred futures by bringing out the futurist in each of us.
Deputy Director-Support Services, Sacramento Public Library
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Jarrid Keller serves as the Deputy Director of Support Services at the Sacramento Public Library, overseeing Collection Services, Facilities, IT, and Safety and Security. He also holds leadership roles as Chair of the California Teleconnect Fund Advisory Committee and as a Board Member of the Expert Advisory for the California Emerging Technology Fund. Before joining the Sacramento Public Library in 2015, Jarrid was the Chief Information Officer and Acting Deputy State Librarian at the California State Library, where he spearheaded the initiative to connect California Public Libraries to the California Research and Education Network (CENIC).
CALL FOR PROPOSALS:
We invite you to share your ideas about what the future of libraries will look like by the year 2035 and how we might prepare for that future. Proposals are welcome on a wide range of future-oriented topics, including:
- How can libraries plan for the future?
- What can libraries do to establish innovative partnerships that better connect libraries, other organizations, and the community?
- What trends are impacting the future of the library workplace and library services?
- What role will technology play in libraries in the future (e.g., AI, VR/AR, Robots, etc.) and how will that change the work of librarians/library workers?
- How can we make library work meaningful for employees during times of change? What techniques can we use to prepare and train library employees for changing roles and responsibilities in the future?
- What will library jobs of the future look like?
- What changes can we expect in terms of library resources and services in the future?
- How will libraries get the funding they need for buildings, technology, and resources in the future? And how will they be able to balance funding between brick and mortar buildings and virtual services?
- How can libraries develop a culture of open communication and transparency in the future?
Please submit proposals HERE. (You can see existing proposals HERE.)
The School of Information at San José State University is the founding conference sponsor. Please register as a member of the Library 2.0 network to be kept informed of future events. Recordings from previous years are available under the Archives tab at Library 2.0 and at the Library 2.0 YouTube channel.
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