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<p class="MsoNormal">2017 TechKnowledge virtual conference (formerly The Digital Shift) is now open for registration.
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<p class="MsoNormal">On October 18, 2017, join LJ and SLJ in a dynamic, day-long, FREE virtual conference that brings together thousands of library professionals and thought leaders from around the globe to discuss this year's theme, Creating Equity Through
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<p class="MsoNormal">Explore emerging technologies, exciting service models, innovative programming, new ways of sparking learning and engagement, and the evolving tech ecosystem through four high-content learning tracks.
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<p class="MsoNormal">This virtual conference will address how technology solutions are supporting equity and inclusion within and among libraries' diverse communities. Our expert speakers and panelists will present innovative ideas and tools for and from libraries
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<p class="MsoNormal">Registration is free here: <a href="https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=1458657&sessionid=1&key=FE1D27D6E313F2995862D96A04B8BC5E&partnerref=ljemail">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Full program information and more can be found here: <a href="http://lj.libraryjournal.com/techknowledge-2017/program/#_">
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Shannon White<br>
Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
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517.373.9489<o:p></o:p></p>
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Whites29@michigan.gov<o:p></o:p></p>
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