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2012 Kansas Library Conference - I Geek Kansas Libraries!
April 11-13, 2012
Hyatt Regency Wichita
Wichita, Kansas
- Opening Keynote: R. David Lankes, professor and Dean’s Scholar for the New Librarianship at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies and author of the Atlas of New Librarianship.
- Closing Keynote: Larry Hatteberg, Anchor/Reporter for KAKE-TV.
- An Evening with Cory Doctorow, science fiction author, activist, journalist and blogger.
- Author event with Clare Vanderpool, author and Distinguished Kansan. Sponsored by Public Library Section.
- State Librarian’s Luncheon, sponsored by Auto-Graphics, Inc.; AWE Early Literacy Stations; Gale Cengage Learning; EBSCO; Findaway World/Playaway; LearningExpress Library; ProQuest; and Recorded Books
- CULS Luncheon
- Kansas Library Association Educational Foundation (KLAEF) Gift Basket Raffle
- SLIM Poster Session
- WALA Party Bus
- Presidential Awards
Conference 2012 Site | Exhibitor’s Information | Engeeklopedia Kansasiana 5/18/2012
Kansas Library Conference 2011
“Share the Vision”
April 6-8, 2011
Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel
Topeka, Kansas
- Opening Keynote: Jamie Larue – “‘Who Speaks for Us?’ Keynote Address With Jamie Larue”
- Closing Keynote: Tom Averill, Washburn University and Kansas Author
- An Evening with Nancy Pickard
- Virtual Sessions
- State Librarians’ Luncheon Advocacy and Awards: Jo Budler
- SLIM Poster Session
- Friends and Trustees Day
- Tours of Topeka & Shawnee County Public and Basehor Community Libraries
- Cocktail Hour with Exhibitors
- Kansas Library Association Education Foundation Trivia Night
Conference Web Site for Agenda
Paper Registration Form for 2011 Conference (.pdf)
2010 Kansas Library Conference
April 7-9, 2010
Hyatt Regency / Century II Convention Center
Wichita, Kansas
- Opening Keynote Speaker: Tracie D. Hall “May I Please Blow Up This Reference Desk?”
- Closing Keynote Speakers: Bill Barnes & Gene Ambaum, Unshelved
- Evening: Lisa Scottoline – Kansas Library Association Education Foundation Fundraiser
- Preconference Speaker: Maureen Sullivan “Leading from Any Position: Opportunities to Contribute to Your Library’s Success”
- Afternoon Tea and Children’s Section Sponsored Preconference Speaker: CJ Critt
- CULS Open Luncheon Speaker : Dr Janet Coryell
- KLTA/FoKL Open Celebration Luncheon Speaker: Kathy Sexton
- Beta Phi Mu Sponsored Speaker: Bobbi Newman “Libraries and Transliteracy, Thursday”
2010 Conference Handouts
2010 Conference Webpages
2008 Kansas Library Conference
Theme: Be the Change
April 9-11, 2008
Hyatt Regency / Century II Convention Center
Wichita, KS
- Keynote Speaker: Stephanie Vance, Advocacy Guru
- Keynote Speaker: Don McMillan, comedian
- KLTA / FoKL Speaker: Stephanie Vance, Advocacy Guru
- KASLShowcase
- Pre-Conference: Fast, Cheap & Easy DIY Library 2.0 Services
- Pre-Conference: More Often Than Legislative Day
- Pre-Conference: SLIM’s Guide to Anticipating (and Managing) Change
- Pre-Conference: Genealogy
- Pre-Conference: Second Life…How Do I Get Started?
- KLAEF: Talent Show
Conference Program
2008 Conference Handouts
2007 Tri-Conference
April 11-13, 2007
Capitol Plaza and Kansas Expo Centre
Topeka, KS
General Session Speaker: Andrew Pace, NCSU Libraries
KASL Showcase Author: Cheryl Harness, author
CULS Speaker: Deborah Dandridge, Spencer Research Library
KLTA / FoKL Speaker: Andrew
Sanderbeck, Andrew Sanderbeck & Associates
Pre-Conference: Exploring Resource Management An Overview of Standards
Pre-Conference: Data Mining Resources for Genealogists and Family Historians
Pre-Conference: Assessment Matters Enchancing Student Learning
Pre-Conference: Ad Astra Per Aspera
Pre-Conference: Exploring the Future of Library and Information Service
KLAEF:Trivia
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2007 Conference Handouts
2006 Tri-Conference
April 4-7, 2006
Century II
Wichita, KS
GeneralSession Speaker: Alan November, Stanford Institute for Educational
Leadership Through Technology
CULS Speaker: Max Yoho, author
KASLSpeaker: Angela Johnson, author
Pre-Conference: Building a Sustainable Future
Pre-Conference: KSDE Library Media & Technology Standards
Pre-Conference: Wondering About Wireless
Pre-Conference:Research Without Copying
Pre-Conference: Impact of Technology on Genealogy
Pre-Conference: Lost in aSea of Numbers? Need Statistics for Patrons?
Pre-Conference: Kansas Digital Library Focus Groups
Pre-Conference: Reviewing Your Library for ADA Compliance
KLAEF: American History Bee
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2006 Conference
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2005 Tri-Conference
March 30 – April 1, 2005
Overland Park Convention Center
Overland Park, KS
General Session Speaker:Joseph Janes
Keynote Speaker: Donald David
Pre-Conference:Creating Policies for Results: From Chaos to Clarity
Pre-Conference:Proper Care and Feeding of Libraries and Librarians
KLAEF: Geography Bee
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2005 Conference
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2004 Tri-Conference
March 31 – April 2, 2004
Century II / Hyatt
Wichita, KS
General Session Speaker: Chris Crutcher, author
Keynote Speaker: Ian Jukes, InfoSavvy Group
CULS Luncheon: Don Blakeslee, Wichita State University
KASL Luncheon: Jean Marzollo, author
Pre-Conference:Managing for Results
KLAEF: Spelling Bee
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2004 Conference
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