http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/7435 Conferences sponsored or hosted by Georgia Tech Search the Channel search http://smartech.gatech.edu/simple-search http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/20914 Title: A Think Tank on the Future of eBooks <br/> <br/>Authors: Baker, Gayle; Highsmith, Cheryl; Ryan, Christine <br/> <br/>Abstract: A panel, comprised of well-respected electronic resource librarians, will discuss successful innovations for libraries with regards to eBooks. The panel will address the present practices and resources available today while at the same time both speculating and debating about eBooks’ future. <br/> <br/>Description: Gayle Baker is an Electronic Services Coordinator at University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Cheryl Highsmith is an Electronic Resources Librarian at Chapman University. Christine Ryan is an Electronic Resources Librarian at University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/20912 Title: Continuing Access to Electronic Resources <br/> <br/>Authors: Beals, Nancy; Junus, Ranti; Rhodes, Sarah; Rupp, Nathan; Smith, Kelly <br/> <br/>Abstract: Electronic resources are growing exponentially. Serials are only one example of this. Collection developers need firm criteria when they are thinking about moving their collection to an electronic environment. The preservation and continued access to these electronic resources is not only a necessity but also an obligation for libraries. Libraries are not only committed but responsible for providing to their users the necessary information in the format that is best. This information needs to be managed carefully so that our patrons can access it when and where they need it. <br/> <br/>Description: Nancy Beals ia an Electronic Resources Librarian at Wayne State University. Ranti Junus is a Systems Librarian at Michigan State University. Sarah Rhodes is a Digital Preservation Librarian at Georgetown Law Library. Nathan Rupp is a Collection Development Librarian at University of Michigan. Kelly Smith is a Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian at Eastern Kentucky University Libraries. http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/20877 Title: Improving Information Distribution Through Standards <br/> <br/>Authors: Carpenter, Todd <br/> <br/>Abstract: Distribution of digital content would not be possible without standards. An increasing percentage of acquisitions budgets are earmarked to eResources and standardization of the ordering, access, and preservation processes is critical to effective management of this digital content. The presentation will provide an update on current and developing standards projects. <br/> <br/>Description: Todd Carpenter is the Managing Director of National Information Standards Organization (NISO) http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/20876 Title: The Life & Times of an Embedded Librarian <br/> <br/>Authors: Chilton, Galadriel <br/> <br/>Abstract: In Fall 2007, Galadriel became the embedded librarian for four sections of a Communications Studies class, and in Spring 2008 she is the embedded librarian for 3 sections of the same course. This presentation reviews what she did or is doing and whether she believes -- based on anecdotal data, student bibliographies, and student self-evaluations -- being an embedded librarian is an effective means of teaching students about eResources and other library services. <br/> <br/>Description: Galadriel Chilton is an Electronic Resources Librarian and an instructor in the School of Education at University of Wisconsin, La Crosse.