Good Afternoon Everyone
>I am writing to present the agenda for the ReadersFirst WebEx taking place at 2pm, September 4th, 2012
Each of you will receive a WebEx invitation in the following week with information about how to login or call-in, either to participate or listen.
The following is a list of presenters and topics that will get everyone up to speed on the state of libraries and e-content access. The presentations will be followed by Q&As.
1. Micah May, Director of Strategy, New York Public Library
Introduction and Proposed Vision for ReadersFirst; Update on NYPL’s Work with Publishers to Secure E-Content Access
Update on the American Library Association’s Digital Content & Libraries Working Group Sari will discuss the recent activities of this ALA Working Group.
3. Michael Colford, Director of Library Services, Boston Public Library
Update on the Digital Public Library of America
Michael will report on recent work done by the Digital Public Library of America, their stance on the ReadersFirst Initiative, and how it fits in with their mission.
4. Patrick Losinksi, CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Library and Martin Gomez, Vice Dean, University of Southern California Libraries
Pat and Martin will outline their current advocacy projects, including their work with the Ohio legislature, and discuss their grant, awarded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services, to explore e-book strategies for libraries.
5. Thomas W. Galante, Director and CEO, Queens Library
Tom will review the current progress and plans among libraries taking steps to host and serve their own e-content.
6. Ken Roberts, former Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library
Ken will provide a summary of the Canadian Urban Libraries Council partnership with the Association of Canadian Publishers.
7. Working Leadership Group
The remaining 15-30 minutes of the WebEx will be to determine the next steps to be taken on by the Working Leadership Group.
Thanks and we all look forward to the talk!
Sam Rubin
Office of Strategic Planning
The New York Public Library
Stephen A Schwarzman Building, 5th Ave & 42nd St, Rm 201
(212) 930-0702 x20702
samrubin@nypl.org