David Lee King

social media | emerging trends | libraries

See you at Computers in Libraries 2024?

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I’m getting my presentations in order for the upcoming Computers in Libraries 2024 conference, and hope to see some of you there!

Like I often do, I’m giving a couple of talks at the conference. Here’s when I’m speaking and what I’m speaking about:

  • Monday: Emerging Trends in Libraries pre-conference workshop.
  • Tuesday: Recording studios, video production studios, etc. in libraries
  • Tuesday: A couple of fun & creative AI projects my library has done
  • Wednesday: Tech tools – web-based services and tools that help us do our jobs better
  • Wednesday: Social media update – this is a fast and furious cyber tour talk!

If you’re planning to come, I’d love to see you at one of my talks! If you’re not registered yet … here’s the link to take care of that!

See you in March!

Five Ways to Up your Library’s Mobile Game – new article

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I have another new(ish) article in the April 2022 Computers in Libraries magazine. It’s focused on easy ways to make your customer’s mobile experience a better one.

Here are my five points in the article:

  1. Make sure your website works on mobile
  2. Have a mobile apps page on your website
  3. Create a comfortable in-building mobile experience
  4. FInd fun ways to connect
  5. Train staff on mobile devices and apps

As usual, click over to the article to read it! Also, if you want a more in-depth look at mobile technology, find a copy of my ALA Library Technology Report, not-so-surprisingly titled Mobile Technology in Libraries.

Enjoy!

Check out The Cybrarian’s Web 2

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bookCheryl Ann Peltier-Davis has a new book out called The Cybrarian’s Web 2: An A-Z Guide to FREE Social Media Tools, Apps, and Other Resources.

I wrote the forward to the book because I think The Cybrarian’s Web 2 is full of really useful stuff. The book covers everything from Adobe productivity and creativity tools to Zinio.

Here’s what Information Today says about The Cybrarian’s Web 2: “Volume 2 of Peltier-Davis’s popular guide presents 61 more free tech tools and shows how they can be successfully applied in libraries and information centers. Written for info pros who want to innovate, improve, and create new library services, Volume 2 combines real-world examples with practical insights and out-of-the-box thinking.

You’ll discover an array of great web resources and mobile apps supporting the latest trends in cloud storage, crowdfunding, ebooks, makerspaces, MOOCs, news aggregation, self-publishing, social bookmarking, video conferencing, visualization, wearable technology, and more – all tailored to the needs of libraries and the communities they serve.

If you’re looking for expert guidance on using free content, tools, and apps to help your library shine, The Cybrarian’s Web and The Cybrarian’s Web 2 are for you.”

Interested? Get it now!

Speak at Internet Librarian 2014!

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Have you ever attended Internet Librarian? It’s a great library-technology-focused conference put on by Information Today.

Information Today does a great job at getting information professionals of all types relevant, useful, and most importantly – current information. They do this through conferences like Internet Librarian and Computers in Libraries, and by publishing books on those topics (and yes, they have published both my books. Definitely NOT the reason these conferences rock, but still … ).

My assignment to you, if you can attend: don’t just attend – submit a speaker proposal, too! That’s how I got started speaking – my first national presentation was at Internet Librarian 1997 (on websites, of all things).

So – go submit a speaking proposal. Right now. Then don’t totally freak out if you get picked to speak 🙂 And hey – I’m on the Organizing and Review committee this year. Really looking forward to hearing your ideas!