The SemanticWeb.com Spotlight on Library Innovation

Have you been working on a linked data project for your library? Or do you know someone doing great work promoting or demonstrating the benefits of linked data for libraries? If so, consider nominating yourself or that colleague for the first SemanticWeb.com "Spotlight on Library Innovation"!

Offered by SemanticWeb.com (http://semanticweb.com/), supported by OCLC (https://www.oclc.org/events/innovation.en.html) and LITA (http://www.lita.org), the Spotlight will provide a selected individual with the chance to showcase his or her work with linked data and semantic web technologies at the Semantic Technology and Business Conference 2013 (http://semtechbizsf2013.semanticweb.com/index.cfm), June 2 – 5, in San Francisco.

If you know of someone working on an interesting project, nominate him or her for the Spotlight. Note that the project can be ongoing, but significant practical work should have been accomplished prior to March 31, 2013. The Spotlight opportunity gives one selected individual space on the conference program to give a short, lightning-style talk about their work. Travel & lodging costs during the conference will be paid by OCLC, plus a full conference pass from Semantic.Web.com.

Nominations (http://bit.ly/11K9uzJ) for the Spotlight are being accepted through May 10.

Self-nominations cheerfully accepted. 

Even if you do not nominate anyone, the Semantic Technology and Business Conference is well worth experiencing. SemTechBiz brings together industry thought leaders and practitioners to explore the challenges and opportunities jointly impacting both business leaders and technologists. Conference sessions include technical talks and case studies that highlight semantic technology applications in action. The program includes tutorials and over 130 sessions and demonstrations as well as a hackathon, start-up competition, exhibit floor, and networking opportunities.

As supporters of the SemanticWeb.com Library Spotlight, LITA and OCLC members will get a 50% discount on a gold conference pass - use discount code LITA or OCLC when registering - 

LITA members - http://semtechbizsf2013.semanticweb.com/?c=stsflita - discount code "lita" minus quotes 

OCLC members - http://semtechbizsf2013.semanticweb.com/?c=stsfoclc - discount code "oclc" minus quotes

Thanks and good luck!

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