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Bobcatsss 2009

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Title:

Bobcatsss 2009

Author(s):

Sarah Jackman

Journal:

New Library World

Year:

2009

Volume:

110

Issue:

7/8

Page:

388 - 390


ISSN:

0307-4803


DOI:

10.1108/03074800910975214

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a sampling of the flavor and content of the 2009 Bobcatsss Symposium held in Porto, Portugal.

Design/methodology/approach – An outline of the conference's stated purposes with subjective illustrations from the proceedings.

Findings – The conference's main theme was “Challenges for the new information professional”, and its focus was on the intersection of technology and librarianship in the future.

Originality/value – A brief report of value to professionals of many disciplines (particularly LIS) with an interest in the state and outlook of the information profession in 2009.

Keywords:

Conferences, Librarians, Portugal


Article Type:

Viewpoint


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/03074800910975214

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