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Please excuse cross-posting:* Updates on Cloud Computing Uses for Library Service<http://connect.ala.org/node/137568> *Join an energetic panel of practitioners and researchers to discuss current projects and trends for cloud computing in libraries. Featured in Library Journal's ALA Preview!<http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/890383-264/ala_2011__professional_programs.html.csp> *When*: Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 8:00am - 10:00am *Location*: Convention Center <http://connect.ala.org/node/136927> Rm 285 *Speakers*: 1. Yan Han - University of Arizona 2. Carissa Smith - DuraCloud 3. Kirsta Stapelfeldt - Islandora / Univeristy of Prince Edward Island 4. Chris Tonjes - DC Public Library 5. Erik Mitchell, Wake Forest University *Description*: Cloud computing solutions continue to be adopted at both the organization and personal levels. For example, libraries and their patrons are finding ways to use cloud-based systems to leverage their access and use of digital information. The past year has seen growth in the use of cloud computing solutions in libraries. This session will focus on examining current and emerging trends in cloud computing. The session will include a panel of cloud computing practitioners and researchers and time for questions and discussion. Do you have a cloud computing project you would like to discuss? Sign up for a 5 minute slot by emailing Erik Mitchell ([log in to unmask]) -- Erik Mitchell, Ph.D. Assistant Director for Technology Services Z. Smith Reynolds Library Wake Forest University http://erikmitchell.info