UF Libraries Technology Expo April 15

April 15, 2008

Come and see exciting technologies at the University of Florida Libraries Technology Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 15 on the first floor of the Smathers Library.

The Expo will feature hands-on tutorials and guided tours of technologies from the UF Libraries, including:

• UF Libraries’ Toolbar: A web toolbar for even easier access to the libraries’ services.
• LibGuides for students and teachers: Class and subject guides tailored to easily match resources at the libraries to your needs.
• Videos from the UF Libraries: See videos made and held at the libraries, including UF archive videos and InfoZombies.
• Activities: Take part in fun activities that help improve the libraries, like “Design your fantasy library technology.”
• New UF Research Directory: See a prototype of the new UF Research Directory. This directory will highlight research taking place on campus and will increase interdepartmental collaborations.
• The Technology Graveyard: See dead and undead technologies — learn how a punch card computer and a microfilm reader works.
• Games in the Libraries: See what the libraries are doing with SecondLife, Bioactive and game events like Guitar Hero.
• 3D Navigation and Design Tools: New technology needs in curricula have led the libraries to offer Geowall, graphic design and 3D design software, plus others.

Guest speakers include Digital Worlds Institute and Chris Sessums, College of Education. Play with new and old technologies and offer suggestions for additional technologies for the UF Libraries to offer. Free and open to the public.