The first ever Handheld Librarian Online Conference is tomorrow! It will include sessions about mobile trends in libraries, Kindle loan programs, cell phone use for library services, and panels about mobile library experiences in different types of libraries (academic, public, and medical). I’ve set up a tracker for it where you can view tweets, flickr photos, and delicious links with the tag “hhlib”. As thanks, the wonderful organizers of the conference provided me with a registration code. Unfortunately, I’m unable to attend the conference due to time zone differences and meetings, so I thought I’d pass the registration on to one of you in the form of a random giveaway.
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post telling me about your interest in mobile library services. Make sure to include a contact email address (which won’t be shown, and I won’t share it with anyone). The contest will end at 6:00pm Pacific today. Any entries after that will not be considered.
A little after 6pm, the comments will be numbered in the order in which they were added, and I’ll use a random number generator to select one (1) winner. I’ll send the registration information to the winner via email. Good luck!
Results (6:20pm):
Congratulations to Laura Baker for winning the free registration.
Laura, hope you get some great practical knowledge out of the conference. Let us know how it goes!
My name is Heather and I ♥ monkeys. I am a computer scientist in San Jose and my background is in cognitive science, computer science, usability, and library and information science. My interests include preservation, oral history, indigenous knowledge and technology. 
Howdy! I’m the Head of Resource Sharing, Innovation, and Outreach at the Widener Library at Harvard University, and mobile library services are on the top of my agenda in several respects:
Exploring the use of QR Codes for directional and informational signage
Utilizing SMS as a primary form of communication with library patrons for Access and Research Services
Implementing Kindle and/or other Ebook loan programs, including Interlibrary Loan
My own personal/professional interests in augmented reality and the impact of the wireless information revolution on librarianship and culture in general
Hope you draw the number 1! :)
Specifically interested in handhelds and their use medical libraries, hospitals, etc. Everything from different medical apps, online texts, making your website mobile friendly, the electronic medical record availabilty on handhelds, are of interest to me. Even though the iPhone is very big, Blackberry is still very strong among the hospital crowd due to its security.
I am the science and engineering librarian at the University of Denver. I am interested in how the library can apply Web2.0 and Library2.0 tools to engage and retain the interest of your average undergraduate student. Mobile applications is just one way we will can connect with students who are on the go.
Hello!
I am the Learning Technologies Librarian with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine/Northern Ontario Health Information Network.
I am interested in how handheld technologies can benefit a medical library, faculty, med students, residents and health professionals. In particular a library serving health professionals and students based primarily off campus. I don’t see them being used for roaming reference here at the moment as the foot traffic is primarily online. Perhaps for online reference and info-lit training.
Excited for the conference Thursday!
Hi there!
I am the Educational Outreach Services Librarian at the University of Washington Libraries. I’m most interested in:
-how we might integrate our (very popular) chat reference system with handheld devices
-how students, faculty and staff might use handhelds to create and share content about themselves, their research processes and info seeking behavior with the Libraries
-how our existing online services and resources (research guides, databases, catalog, ILL request) might be made portable
Thanks!
Hello!
I’m a GSLIS student at Dominican University. I’m interested in learning how librarians can use mobile technology to best serve their patrons needs.
I’d like to see how new mobile devices suh as iPhones (I’m writing this on my phone) and mobile pc devices netbooks, etc are being used by librarians in the field.
Thanks! :D
I’m also interested in mobile and handheld technologyuse in medical libraries. Most physicians have a mobile device and they come to the library for ideas/opinions when selecting resources. I would also like to know more about how handhelds can be used in the classroom. As well as how to promote mobile resources.
Looking forward to event tomorrow!
Thanks
Hi there! I’m the Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian at UC Irvine. I’m interested in ways in which we can provide access to our growing number of electronic resources on handheld devices. I’m coming at the issue from a Tech Services perspective, but of course the ultimate goal is serving our public and giving them the information they need – where, when and how they want it!
Looking forward to an interesting discussion tomorrow.
I am the Biological and Life Science Librarian in our brand new Lewis library and I am interested in developing innovative services. The architecture is attracting lots of attention (it is a Frank Gehry Building) and I want our library’s services to be just as striking. Handheld services may just be the way to go, so I would like to attend this conference.
Our university is issuing iPhones/ iTouch devices to all incoming freshmen. This is the second year of the program. Naturally with so much invested in mobile learning on our campus, the library needs to be involved.
My immediate interests include mobile tagging in libraries and sms reference, but I also want to remain open to new applications and the means to achieve them. I am hungry for practical knowledge.
Congratulations Laura, you’re the winner! I’ll email the registration information to you soon.
I am a Health Sciences Librarian at University of California Davis and look forward to working with handheld/mobile technologies to increase participation through content sharing and commentary in library exhibit projects, instruction settings and a meriad of other scenarios including virtual environments such as the very beautiful Second Life® where I work with faculty and colleagues.
Ben / HVX Silverstar
Reference texting, notifications, mobile device catalog service –all on my plate to find up-to-date information. Would like to know what other public libraries have found successful.
Hi, I am the Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian at Framingham State College. I am very interested in providing services to students through a variety of means, like through mobile technology.
Thanks, Millie