Please join LITA: Heads of Library Technology (HoLT) for an exciting session at ALA Annual
Emerging Technologies: Virtualization in Libraries
When: Monday, June 28th (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Where: Washington Convention Center, Room 143B/C
A panel presentation on the use of virtualization technologies in large research, mid-size, and public libraries to reduce costs and staffing, improve reliability and security, and contribute to green initiatives. Speakers will represent a variety of backgrounds and types of libraries and will describe how virtualization in their setting is related to other emerging technologies such as cloud computing and identity management. Following the panel presentation, time will be available for questions and discussion.
Featured panelists are: Dave Pcolar, Systems Specialist for University Libraries at UNC Chapel Hill; Stu Baker, Associate University Librarian for Library Technology at Northwestern University; and Matthew Hamilton, Library Innovation and Technology Manager at Boulder Public Library.