What is Digital Odyssey?

Home > digital odyssey

Digital Odyssey is a one-day conference that focuses on themes of research, learning, accessibility, and usability associated with technology in libraries.

2010’s conference is on Friday, June 11th and the theme is Going Mobile!

People expect the information they want to be at their fingertips – anytime – easily – and instantly. Libraries need to explore and experiment with new mobile technologies and tools that will ensure they meet and service their users in this new reality.

Don’t miss this chance to spend a day with leading thinkers and practitioners who are going mobile. It will be an opportunity to gain new insights and to reflect on how your institution is preparing to meet the exciting opportunities and new challenges of the mobile environment.

Keynote Speaker: Jason Griffey

Jason Griffey is the Head of Library Information Technology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His latest book, Mobile Technology and Libraries, part of Neal-Schuman's "The Tech Set", and his previous book, Library Blogging, with Karen A. Coombs, are both available through the OLAStore. You can find his online presentations and representations at www.jasongriffey.net.

Jason is the author of the American Libraries Perpetual Beta blog, and is also a columnist for the ALA TechSource blog. Jason was named one of Library Journal's Movers & Shakers in 2009, and is regularly invited to speak on libraries, the social economy, mobile technology, and other technology related issues.

Additional Speakers and Session Titles:

David Sharp, Carleton University Library, and MJ Suhonos, Toronto Public Library: GPS
Dan D’Agostino, University of Toronto Libraries, and Joanne Lombardo, Toronto Public Library: Ebooks
Graham McCarthy, Ryerson University Library and Archives: Experiences with Mobile Services
James Mason, University of Toronto Libraries, Mobile Audio

Thunder Sessions (4 X 15 minutes):

Fiacre O’Duinn, Hamilton Public Library: Augmented Reality
I-School Student (TBA): Reference From the Street
Sally Wilson, Ryerson University and Archives: QR Codes
Amanda Etches-Johnson, McMaster University Library: Designing for Mobile

The OLA Annual General Meeting will be held at Oakham House in conjunction with Digital Odyssey.

Event Location:
Oakham House Conference Centre, Ryerson University
55 Gould Street, Toronto.
Map, directions, and nearby accommodations

Program: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Visit the Digital Odyssey 2010 website

Below is a list of the various incarnations of Digital Odyssey: