NY 2003

Putting Knowledge to Work®
June 7-12, 2003

Hot Topics Sessions

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Monday (State of the Art Day), June 9

The activities in this track are aimed at examining the current issues and trends that impact how we manage and how we deliver information/knowledge. The programs in this track will cover a broad spectrum of topics from a variety of approaches.

1:30 PM -3:00 PM
Information Industry Revolution
Gary Price, Gary Price Library Research and Internet Consulting, Co-author of The Invisible Web, & Publisher, The Reference Shelf
George Plosker, Principal, George Plosker & Associates
Stephen Abram, VP, Micromedia ProQuest
The changes in our industry are coming faster than ever before and the alignments are surprising us everyday. Why would Google buy blogging software and what does it mean for information professionals? What do we do when our subscription agent disappears overnight? Are the number of suppliers shrinking? Listen to experts in the field highlight changes and revolutions in the supply chain which will definitely impact our work in the future.

Tuesday (Future Directions), June 10

The activities in this track are designed to "stretch" the participants' thinking in certain areas by anticipating what the future will bring for our profession, as well as look at how we can shape own future.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Quality Information: Our Touchstone
Anne Mintz, Director of Knowledge Management, Forbes Inc. & Editor, Web of Deception
Genie Tyburski, Web Manager, The Virtual Chase, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
What is more important to an information professional than providing clients
and customers with the best information possible? And what makes it the best?
Think you know quality information when you see it? We continue to hear stories about professionals (journalists, doctors, teachers) falling prey to bad information. Learn strategies from our industry experts and industry critics for recognizing quality information and delivering it to our clients.

Wednesday (Globalization), June 11

The activities in this track are focused on issues and trends that impact us and our organizations on a global scale. The programs in this track will cover a broad spectrum of topics from a variety of approaches.

12:00 PM -1:30 PM
Virtual Teams: Tools for Global Team Work
Gavin Quertier, Director, Office of the CKO, KPMG
With so many of our peers, colleagues, and clients in different locations all over the world, we need tools to help us shrink the distance and enable us to be productive especially when we cannot meet face to face with our team members and customers. This session looks at technology tools and workflow strategies which can enhance global team work in our organizations, communities, and networks.