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On January 24–28, librarians from around the country will arrive in Franklin’s native Philadelphia for the 2014 ALA Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits to discuss the future of their profession and its impact on the communities they serve in a changing landscape. Here are some of the events they will experience.... American Libraries feature Andrew Slack on how Harry Potter changed his life Activist Andrew Slack, cofounder and executive 2014 Midwinter director of the Harry Potter Alliance, sees fantasy Meeting and Exhibits, stories not as an escape from our world but as an Philadelphia, January 24– invitation to delve deeper into our experiences. He 28. Get it on the go—the spoke with American Libraries’ Associate Editor mobile app for the Mariam Pera about the power of fantasy in combating real-life issues. Midwinter Scheduler is Join the conversation by attending Slack’s session during the here. The app puts all the President’s Program in Philadelphia on January 26.... information at your American Libraries feature fingertips, including your existing schedule, the list Chicago Public Library’s new of exhibitors, and website goes Amazon personal notes from the Tim Inklebarger writes: “Chicago Public full Scheduler site. Library’s new website will feel more like Highlights of the Amazon.com than the current website, Scheduler include easy allowing patrons to create book lists, write adding, prioritizing, and reviews, and share content with friends. updating sessions, events, The library has contracted with the Toronto-based tech company and booth visits with BiblioCommons to develop and run the website. The platform allows exhibitors, as well as finding other attendees. http://aldirect.ala.org/sites/default/al_direct/2014/january/010814-2.htm[7/16/2014 3:36:21 PM] AL Direct, January 8, 2014 patrons not only to have a more interactive experience with other CPL users by way of comments and reviews, but also with the patrons of other library systems that use BiblioCommons.”... AL: The Scoop, Dec. 20 In Practice: Open access everything Meredith Farkas writes: “With the growing cost of higher education, declining library budgets, and the crisis in scholarly publishing, it can sometimes be difficult to feel optimistic. Looking at the creative efforts to address these issues through publishing gives me ample hope. Many academic libraries are supporting the creation of sustainable publishing models through education, institutional repositories, and open access (OA) publishing.”... American Libraries column, Nov./Dec. Will’s World: Warming up to End Times Will Manley writes: “There is no longer any point in debating the reality of global warming (or, if you prefer to be politically correct, climate change). The handwriting is on the wall: 2012 was the hottest year on record and the polar ice caps are melting at an alarmingly fast rate. Then there’s the research report from the University of Cambridge, which says that the thawing of the Arctic permafrost layer could trigger the release of billions of tons of methane into the atmosphere, accelerating the dire consequences of climate change.”... American Libraries column, Nov./Dec.; World Bank, Nov. 18, 2012 January/February issue available now The latest issue of American Libraries includes highlights all of the must-see events, speakers, and forums at the 2014 ALA Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits in Philadelphia, a roundup of national library referenda in 2013, tips on using word-of-mouth marketing to promote your library, a report on the Edge Initiative, a look at how concealed-carry laws will affect libraries across the country, and more.... American Libraries New AL Live episode January 9 What challenges and changes lie ahead for our libraries? In “The Future of Libraries: What’s Your Vision?” a panel will look into the crystal ball and discuss the possibilities, led by moderator David Lee King, digital branch and services manager at the Topeka and Shawnee County (Kans.) Public Library. Tune in at 2 p.m. Eastern time on January 9 to hear Marshall Breeding, Buffy Hamilton, Bohyun Kim, and Joseph Murphy tackle the topic.... American Libraries, Dec. 17 Jason Griffey recaps the Consumer Electronics Show The Consumer Electronics Show is one of the most important technology events in the world. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, knowing what goes on at CES is essential. In a special 30-minute episode of American Libraries Live, library technology expert Jason Griffey (right) will share what he heard, http://aldirect.ala.org/sites/default/al_direct/2014/january/010814-2.htm[7/16/2014 3:36:21 PM] AL Direct, January 8, 2014 saw, and experienced at the show. Tune in at 2 p.m. Eastern time on January 13 for this free, streaming video broadcast that you can view from your home, library, or on the go.... American Libraries, Jan. 7 Prologue to CES 2014 Jason Grifffey writes: “I have been reporting on the Consumer Electronics Show now for five years running, and one of the benefits is that you get a feel for the ebbs and flows of the trends in consumer electronics. It’s quite a story. From traditional computing devices that still rely on a screen, keyboard, and mouse for their interactivity, all the way to devices that users wear and passively interact with all day. I have three predictions as to what will be the most interesting things coming out of CES 2014.” Griffey offers a video overview (3:13) of CES Unveiled, the official press event on January 5.... AL: The Scoop, Jan. 7 The Internet of Things at CES Jason Griffey writes: “One of the fastest- growing areas in consumer electronics is home automation. It’s not a straightforward category, but an overarching term used to describe technologies that create some form of automation for everyday events or needs. One of my favorite products in this category is Revolv (above), a solution to what can be a vexing problem for people just beginning to figure out how to handle automating their spaces. Revolv is a central hub that speaks the languages of all the other bits of your system, allowing you to have just one app on your phone to control your entire home or office.”... AL: The Scoop, Jan.