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SJSU SLIS Faculty Joins Library 2.013 Conference Presenters Group It may be summer break, but faculty members at the nationally ranked San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science (SJSU SLIS) have been busily preparing their presentation proposals for the upcoming <http://www.library20.com/2013> Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference, scheduled for October 18-19, 2013. The open online conference features <http://www.library20.com/page/2-013-strands> eight subject strands. Presentations by the SJSU SLIS faculty members will cover evolving roles and opportunities for information professionals, learning commons, digital services, and emerging technologies and trends. Here's a glance at the <http://www.library20.com/forum/categories/library-2-013-accepted-conference -presentations/listForCategory> presentation proposals submitted so far by the information school's award-winning faculty. . <http://www.library20.com/forum/topics/learning-everywhere-transformative-po wer-of-hyperlinked-libraries> "Learning Everywhere: Transformative Power of Hyperlinked Libraries," Presented by <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=stephensm> Dr. Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor, San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science . <http://www.library20.com/forum/topics/getting-a-job-in-today-s-changing-eco nomy> "Getting a Job in Today's Changing Economy," presented by <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/people/staff/career-center-liaison-slis> Jill Klees, Career Center Liaison to the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science . <http://www.library20.com/forum/topics/preparing-public-librarians-for-consu mer-health-information> "Preparing Public Librarians for Consumer Health Information Services: A Needs Assessment Study," presented by <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=luol> Dr. Lili Luo, Assistant Professor, San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science; <http://www.sjsu.edu/people/van.ta/> Dr. Van Ta Park, Assistant Professor, San Jose State University Department of Health Science . <http://www.library20.com/forum/topics/insure-equality-in-your-library-or-cl assroom-how-to-make-sure-you> "Insure Equality in Your Library or Classroom: How to Make Sure You Are Getting an 'A' in Diversity," presented by <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=wrenn_estesb> Beth Wrenn-Estes, Lecturer, San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science; <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=rebmannk> Dr. Kristen Rebmann, Assistant Professor, San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science; <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=fridaya> Arglenda Friday, Lecturer, San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science . <http://www.library20.com/forum/topics/interpares-trust-examining-the-benefi ts-and-risks-of-storing> "InterPARES Trust: Examining the Benefits and Risks of Storing Records and Information in the Clouds," presented by <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=franksp> Dr. Patricia C. Franks, CRM, Associate Professor and MARA Program Coordinator, San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science . <http://www.library20.com/forum/topics/developing-an-information-governance- strategy> "Developing an Information Governance Strategy," presented by <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=franksp> Dr. Patricia C. Franks, CRM, Associate Professor and MARA Program Coordinator, San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science . <http://www.library20.com/forum/topics/trend-spotting-through-word-clouds-th e-effects-of-online-book> "Trend Spotting through Word Clouds: The Effects of Online Book Club Discussions on Book Sales," presented by <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=chenm> Dr. Michelle Chen, Lecturer, San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science . <http://www.library20.com/forum/topics/mobile-health-information-for-all-by- 2015> "Mobile Health Information for All by 2015," presented by <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=hagarc> Dr. Chris Hagar, Assistant Professor, San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science Everyone is welcomed to <http://www.library20.com/page/proposal-submission-2013> submit a proposal and join the global conversation about the future of libraries in the 21st century. Presentation proposals are currently being accepted and can be viewed on the conference website at <http://www.library20.com/forum/categories/library-2-013-accepted-conference -presentations/listForCategory> library2013.com. Members of the <http://www.library20.com/main/authorization/signUp?target=http%3A%2F%2Fwww. library20.com%2F2013> Library 2.0 Ning network (membership is free) can also post comments about the presentations and connect with the presenters. The deadline to submit presentation proposals is September 30, 2013. The <http://www.library20.com/2013> Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference is an all-inclusive conference, connecting information professionals from all over the world. The participatory conference will be held entirely online in multiple time zones and languages beginning Friday, October 18, 2013, at 7 am Pacific Time, with the opening keynote presented by <http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=hirshs> Dr. Sandra Hirsh, professor and director at the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science. The Library 2.0 conference series is co-founded by the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science. Thanks to the support of <http://www.library20.com/page/2-013-partners> partners and sponsors, the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference is free to attend, and presentation recordings from the <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/center-information-research-and-innovation-ciri/lib rary-2012-worldwide-virtual-conference/library> Library 2.012 and <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/center-information-research-and-innovation-ciri/lib rary-2011-worldwide-virtual-conference/library> Library 2.011 conferences are freely available. About SJSU SLIS The San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science is a recognized leader in online learning <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/discover-online-learning> and is a member of the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) and Quality Matters. In 2012, the information school's online programs received a score in the exemplary range according to the Sloan-C Quality Scorecard <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/scorecard> for the Administration of Online Education Programs. SJSU SLIS prepares individuals for professional careers in the information profession. The information school offers the following online educational programs <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/choose-your-program> : . Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) . Teacher Librarian Program . Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) . Post-Master's Certificate in Library and Information Science . San Jose Gateway PhD Program . Hyperlinked Library MOOC For more information about the nationally ranked school, please visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu