Amigos Library Services Online Conference: Going Out of Bounds with Reference Services

Reference librarianship has transformed from standard "behind-the-desk" reference to roving reference, to virtual reference, and finally beyond the library walls. As part of this evolution, libraries have begun integrating reference services into other library and community services, bringing reference services directly to the need. Whether through innovative programming, bringing librarians out of the library, or incorporating librarians from all specialties into library work, libraries have sought to embed reference into their communities.

During this February 11 online conference, we will discover how libraries have embedded reference services into their communities, bringing information assistance to information seekers in unique ways. In this line, David Shumaker will kick off the morning with a keynote titled "The New Rules of Library Services." Shumaker is Clinical Associate Professor of Library and Information Science at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. His 2012 book, The Embedded Librarian: Innovative Strategies for Taking Knowledge Where It’s Needed, was termed "a must read for every librarian" by Maureen Sullivan. In his keynote, he will outline the nature of the changes taking place and share some ideas about what we'll need to include in the new rules for the next era of library services.

In this online conference, we are striving to offer a variety of experiences, including public, academic, and special libraries.

To find out the schedule, speaker bios, and pricing, check out the conference page. (http://www.amigos.org/out_of_bounds). Each session will run 45 minutes throughout the day. Recordings will be available to attendees after the conference.

Non Amigos Members: Register by January 29 for Early Bird Pricing

If you have questions, contact Kyla Hunt at 800-843-8482 x2867 or hunt@amigos.org.