This is a CORRECTION of the previous posting: FLICC Meeting Announcement 2000-9 2000 FLICC Information Technology Update--Monday, April 17, 2000 Library Information Services and Instruction for Remote Users: Technologies and Strategies Technologies for distance communications, at ever more affordable costs, are blossoming everywhere. These technologies allow for distance learning, where students attend classes from their homes and work places. But the technologies are applicable in many distant communications settings, including libraries with geographically dispersed clientele. This program will focus on the technologies of distance learning (or distributed learning) including Web-based chat, interactive training, and video communications. Join your colleagues to learn how libraries can apply these technologies and support their agency's distance learning programs. See a draft of the agenda below. Date Monday, April 17, 2000 Time 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. There is no entry to the Library of Congress prior to 8:30 a.m.) Place Mumford Room, 6th floor, Madison Building, Library of Congress Use the Main Entrance at 1st Street and Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC Metro Capitol South (Orange and Blue Lines) Sponsors FLICC Information Technology Working Group Registration $75 (includes refreshments and handouts). Call FLICC (202) 707-4800 or click here http://lcweb.loc.gov/flicc/feveform.html to register online. Interpreting services (American Sign Language, Contact Signing, Oral and/or Tactical) will be provided if requested five (5) business days in advance of the event. For other ADA Accommodations, please contact the Library's ADA Coordinator at (202) 707-9948 (TTY) or (202) 707-7544 (Voice). Information Call FLICC (202) 707-4800; TTY (202) 707-4995 Cancellations Please notify FLICC if you are unable to attend to allow those on the waiting list an opportunity to register. Draft of Agenda 9:00 - 9:15 Welcome and Introduction * Susan M. Tarr, Executive Director, FLICC * Rod Atkinson, Automated Information Systems Specialist, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress 9:15 - 10:15 Keynote/Overview of Distance Learning�its definitions, uses, and choices with a glimpse of the future * John Champagne, Project Director, Luster Group, Inc., and past president of Washington Metropolitan Distance Learning Association (WMDLA) 10:15 - 10:30--Break 10:30 - 12:00 Roundtable/Distance Learning Technologies�available technologies and how they apply to the federal library and information center community 12:00 - 1:00--Lunch (on your own) 1:00 - 2:30 Case Studies/Lessons Learned and How To's�speakers representing agencies who are presently involved in DL: what are the choices; what works/doesn't work; cost; vendors 2:30 - 2:45--Break 2:45 - 4:00 Panel Discussion/Bringing It All Together�library application and involvement; libraries' role in supporting DL; interactive (remote) query development 4:00--Adjourn