If you are not able to be in Lansing this week for MLA you may want to take a look at this free online event available on Wednesday, October 16 from 10:00am to 5:00pm Eastern time. The Digital Shift: Reinventing Libraries will offer thought-provoking discussions and actionable solutions to some of the biggest challenges libraries are facing, including rethinking collections, engaging the community, and helping students and patrons learn. The program will feature insights on managing new technologies and services; the latest developments in ebooks and streaming media; optimizing discovery; and much more! This is the 4th annual online event and this year it features a dynamic new format, featuring programming designed to take libraries into the future to better serve their community's evolving needs. Take a look here http://www.thedigitalshift.com/reinventinglibraries/ for more information on the program, speakers and the registration page. Expert speakers and panelists will present innovative ideas and actionable solutions for and from libraries of all types - school, academic, and public. Program tracks will focus on three key areas: * Community: Programming, Support, and Resource Sharing * Instruction: Helping Students and Patrons Learn * New Collections, New Content: Beyond the Container Sessions include: * Learning 2.0 Meets MOOC: Professional Development Evolves * Flipped School Libraries * The Community Joins In: Library Maker Spaces * eCollections: Beyond Novelty - Focusing in on Collection Development, Self-Publishing, and eMagazines The Digital Shift: Reinventing Libraries brings a national library conference right to your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile device, complete with: * The Exhibit Hall: learn about the latest products and innovations from our sponsors * The Librarians' Lounge: network with library professionals from across the globe * A Tote Bag: Download all of the presentations, handouts, and promotional information you want. Registration for the live event is FREE and includes 3 months of access to the event archives on demand, including the presentations, information and handouts from the show, so register from this page http://www.thedigitalshift.com/reinventinglibraries/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan