<html><head><style type='text/css'>p { margin: 0; }</style></head><body><div style='font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000'><div style="color:#000;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><style>p { margin: 0; }</style><div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma;color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:
accent1">The Library Network</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1"> invites you to attend
our </span></b><b><span style="font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma;color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">2015 Technology
Forum</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://tln.lib.mi.us/TechForum/" target="_blank">Click here to register!</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://tln.lib.mi.us/TechForum/" target="_blank"></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Date</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">: Friday,
October 2, 2015</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Time</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">: 9am-3:30pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Where</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">: Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099
Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Registration Fee</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">: $30</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>All
library staff in the State of Michigan are welcome and encouraged to attend.</i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Keynote:
</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0070C0"> </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Emerging
Technologies – Trends from CES and Beyond</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">The CES show is one of the largest
technology shows in the industry; it’s where companies from around the world
release new products, unveil innovative ideas, and do hands-on
demonstrations. Every year, Brian
Pichman of the Evolve Project attends to speak to the exhibitors about libraries
and their unlimited potential. This session
shares his insights from the event in a jammed-pack session of tech gadgets and
emerging technologies. Additionally,
discover other potential technologies that are ready for your library to
implement in its maker spaces and fab labs.
Hear about other technologies libraries are recently starting to look
into. Leave with lots of ideas, insights, and laughs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman""> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Speaker: Brian Pichman,
Director of Strategic Innovation, Evolve Project</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Brian speaks a lot about innovative
technology as a presenter and loves collaborating with both libraries and
companies. He is dedicated to bring libraries into the future using cost
effective measures and strategies. Much of Evolve’s work includes bridging the
digital divide, breaking away from "traditional library views",
becoming trend setters and finding or building innovative works geared towards
interaction and collaboration. He has also been working with start-up companies
across the country, promoting libraries and encouraging people to work closer
with libraries in developing new ideas and concepts.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <br>
</span><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Breakout
Sessions</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Cybersecurity
for Public Libraries: Striking a Balance</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:#9DB948;mso-themecolor:accent2">Mary Shindell, Sales
Manager, Merit Network, Ann Arbor, Michigan</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">This
presentation is intended to raise awareness of the cybersecurity threat to
libraries and their patrons and to provide practical methods to reduce risk. We
will share information regarding the need for security, including the what,
when and how of typical threats and attacks. We will cite specific recent local
and national breaches affecting libraries and education. Attendees will take
away a free practical tool to implement at their library.<br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Gaming
in the Library</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:#9DB948;mso-themecolor:accent2">Michael McEvoy,
Technology Coordinator, Northville District Library, Northville, Michigan</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Join
us for a discussion of running wildly successful video gaming programs for your
library. Three video game extraordinaires will discuss what video games they’ve
used in programs, which gaming platforms they use and why, what patrons attend
these programs (and not just kids?!?!). How much does this cost? How long is a
given game title relevant for? Which games worked best? and why? What kind of
attendance? Do the “gamers” come back for more Library events? Does playing
video games help make tweens and teens into life long library patrons? You’ve
got questions, we’ve got answers... and Video Games!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">No
Assumptions: 10 Years of Open-Access 3D Printing in the Library</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:#9DB948;mso-themecolor:accent2">Eric Maslowski,
Director, UM3D Lab, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">3D
Printing is at the height of the Gartner Hype Cycle with many rushing to
acquiring 3D Printers in the hope of empowering their user-base. However, 3D
Printers have budgetary, support, health, and training considerations that can
bring down the most hardened support systems. This session will provide
attendees with candid and concrete examples of successes and failures around 3D
Printing services while sharing a low-cost, sustainable, deployable, open-access
service model suitable for Libraries and academic units.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Windows
10</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#9DB948;mso-themecolor:accent2">Kerry
Sanders, School of Information Technology Chair, ITT Technical Institute,
Canton, Michigan</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">This
session will start with an overview of Windows 10, and then explore the new
enhancements, features and fixes to the operating system. Finally, Kerry will
give us his recommendation for Windows 10 deployment.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Tech Talk:</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1"> </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Lending
Devices/Electronics</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#0099B5;
mso-themecolor:accent1"></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">The
final session of the day will feature a panel of library technology managers
and specialists who will discuss current challenges and describe the approaches
and solutions they are implementing in their libraries. Each member of the panel will have an
opportunity to talk about electronic device lending opportunities that they
have implemented in their library.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Registration</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Forum check-in begins at
9 AM with the keynote speaker beginning at 9:30 AM. </span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Continental breakfast ,
lunch and afternoon snack will be provided.
This year we are offering sandwich choices. Sandwiches will be provided by Lafayette Market.</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:red">Registration fee is $30 per person</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">We are offering two
methods of payment for online registration. You can either pay with a
check or credit card (via PayPal). </span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Checks can be made
payable to The Library Network and either mailed or sent through the TLN
delivery route to Delivery Code: TLN #49, Attention: Jeri Lobb.
Please be sure to include the printed registration form(s) with your
check. </span><u><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">One
registration form per person. </span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Registration
Choices</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman"">As part of the registration process we are asking you to
choose your sandwich and to prioritize the breakout sessions. Please assign 1 number per session choice
from 1 through 4. There will be 2
breakout sessions in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. A complete program will be provided in late
September.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1">Online registration</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:#0099B5;mso-themecolor:accent1"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">is</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">
located on the TLN website under the category, Special Events or this link:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman""> </span><a href="http://tln.lib.mi.us/TechForum/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman"">http://tln.lib.mi.us/TechForum/</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:red">Registration deadline is September 11, 2014</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">. </span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Please direct any
questions to Andrea Polsgrove, 248.536.3100 x132 or apolsgrove@tln.lib.mi.us</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Andrea Polsgrove</span></p><div>Jr Systems Administrator<br>The Library Network<br>41365 Vincenti Ct.<br>Novi, MI 48375<br>248-536-3100 x132<br>Helpdesk: 248.536.3100 x134<br><span></span><br></div><br></div></div><br></div></body></html>