As digital content continues to grow in diversity and importance, libraries must make use of multiple strategies to support access for their users. ALA’s Digital Content and Libraries Working Group has been exploring issues of business models, advocacy, education, accessibility, privacy, and libraries as providers of content. But innovative approaches to making digital content available are taking place in many arenas.
Come hear about the latest developments at:
Access to Digital Content: Diverse Approaches
Sunday, June 24, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Anaheim Hilton, California B
The program will include an update from Working Group Cochairs Sari Feldman (Cuyahoga County Public Library) and Robert Wolven (Columbia University). Leaders and innovators from the library community will discuss some other major initiatives and developments related to digital content:
- Peter Brantley (Internet Archive)
- Maura Marx (Digital Public Library of America)
- Eric Hellman (Unglue.it)
Additionally, Lee Rainie will offer some perspectives based on his work with the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project. There will also be an update from Working Group Cochairs Sari Feldman (Cuyahoga County Public Library) and Robert Wolven (Columbia University). Wolven will also offer final remarks to set the stage for the question and answer period.
Print copies of the new American Libraries publication “E-Content: The Digital Dialogue” will be available.