Beta Phi Mu, International Library and Information Studies Honor Society, Omicron Chapter

Presents its 2009 Fall Lecture

“Building the Hyperlinked Library”

By Michael Stephens, Ph.D

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

7:00 PM Reception, followed by Lecture at 7:30

Contacts:  Melissa Hofmann: mhofmann@rider.edu, Marie Radford: mradford@rutgers.edu

Michael Stephens, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University in Illinois.  He spent over fifteen years working in public libraries while developing a passion for technology and the human connections it affords. His recent publications include two ALA Library Technology Reports on Web 2.0, the monthly column "The Transparent Library" with Michael Casey in Library Journal, and other articles about emerging trends and tech. Michael also maintains the popular blog Tame the Web.  He received an IMLS doctoral fellowship at the University of North Texas, was named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker, and received the 2009 Association of Library & Information Science Educators Faculty Innovation Award as well as a 2009 University of North Texas Rising Star Alumni Award. He is the 2009 CAVAL Visiting Scholar, researching the effect of Learning 2.0 programs in Australian libraries.Michael speaks nationally and internationally on libraries, technology, and innovation. He is fascinated by library buildings and virtual spaces that center around users, content, digital creation and encouraging the heart.

This is a free event and all are welcome to attend!  Plan to arrive early, as we are expecting a large turnout. Visitors may park for free in the non-metered spaces of the College Avenue Parking Deck. Regular parking restrictions apply to faculty, staff and students. 

  This year’s lecture is sponsored by:

·         Rutgers University Libraries

·         Department of Library and Information Science, School of Communication and Information

·         Rutgers University School of Communication and Information Alumni  Association

·         New Jersey Center for the Book