Annual Membership Meeting 2005

Blogs, the Internet, and Libraries

Friday, September 30, 2005

Photo of David Weinberger

Our Keynote speaker was David Weinberger, co-author of The Cluetrain Manifesto, noted Web expert, and former gag writer for Woody Allen.  David entertained us with his thoughts on blogs, the Internet and how they affect libraries. 

Photo of David Weinberger

Following his presentation, three panelists reacted to his comments:

Sheryl Cormicle Knox, Capital Area District Library

Dina Mein, Ph.D., Wayne State University

Rich Wiggins, Michigan State University

Photo of David Weinberger with Reaction Panelists Rich Wiggins, Sheryl Cormicle Knox, Dina Mein, Ruth Dukelow

In the afternoon, session, three blogging librarians shared practical information on how they created their library or personal blogs.

Photo of Kevin Smith

Personal Blog - Kevin Smith, Cass District Library
The Fiddling Librarian

Photo of Michael Lorenzen

Academic Library Blog – Michael Lorenzen, Central Michigan University
American Presidents
Information Literacy Land of Confusion

Photo of Kathy Petlewski

Public Library Blog – Kathy Petlewski, Plymouth District Library
Teen Zone
Ancestry Research

The program concluded with MLC's Annual Membership meeting.

Photo of Jim Seidl

Jim Seidl gave the Audit Committee Report.

Photo of Phyllis Johnson and Christine Berro

Outgoing Board Chair Phyllis Johnson received an honorary plaque from current Board Chair Christine Berro.

Photo of Randy Dykhuis

The Year in Review: MLC Executive Director's Report, Randy Dykhuis