Engaging and informative speakers top the billing at Xtreme Reference. Here are just a few of the experts we will be hearing from:
· Mary Ellen Bates (Keynote speaker) will jump start the day by taking us into the future and exploring scenarios where Xtreme Info Pros kick information services up a notch. Her presentation promises to be “xtremely” thought-provoking, fun, and lively.
· Dan Martin (Google) will share tips and tricks for getting the most out of Google search and tell us about other Google products to enhance research endeavors.
· James Kelly (Carroll County P.L., MD) and Doug Chestnut (Univ Va Library) update us with the latest unique approaches to mobile reference.
Springer Publishing Company is providing an exciting, hands-on opportunity to experience the look and feel of current e-readers in the market place. You’ll learn about the latest products and services in the exhibits and literature tables area featuring:
Wolters Kluwer Health /OVID
Knovel
Dow Jones & Company
IEEE
Elsevier
Financial Times
Leadership Directories
Bernan Publishers
Safari Books Online
Basch Subscriptions, Inc.
Thomson Reuters
InfoDesk
Dialog
We'll have author-signings, raffles...and more. Check out the recent updates to the day's events and program at: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cmd/xreference.htm
Early Bird registration rates are in effect until August 31. To register and learn more about the program at: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cmd/xreference.htm.
Robyn C. Frank, Publicity Chair
Xtreme Reference Planning Committee
Maryland Chapter of SLA
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