Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Death Match! Apps vs. Browser; Libraries vs. Cultural Institutions; Amazon vs. Libraries; Libraries vs. Robots

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Moderator: Erik Boekesteijn, Senior Advisor, National Library of the Netherlands & Member, Storyhouse Board of Directors

Nina Simon, Executive Director, Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History & Author, The Participatory Museum, & Blogger, Museum 2.0

David Lee King, Digital Services Director, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library & Publisher, davidleeking.com

Amy Affelt, Director, Database Research, Worldwide, Compass Lexecon & Author, The Accidental Data Scientist: Big Data Applications & Opportunities for Librarians & Information Professionals

Brian Pichman, Director of Strategic Innovation, Evolve Project

Stephen Abram, CEO, Lighthouse Consulting, Inc.

Corinne Hill, Library Director, Chattanooga Public Library & Library Journal’s Librarian of the Year

Are libraries in a death match with other cultural or community institutions? With Amazon? With robots? Are apps or the browser the way of the future? Check out these fast and furious debates by experienced librarians, IT pros, thought leaders, and practitioners! Stimulate your thinking and have fun too with our popular ring leader!