Technology, cognition, and the academic librarian: a conference report

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to report on the Academic Librarians 2010 conference which took place in Ithaca on June 7‐8, 2010.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper summarizes important points made by the presenters at the Academic Librarians 2010 conference.

Findings

The NY 3R's Association and the Academic & Special Libraries Section of the New York Library Association organized a useful conference full of information about new technologies and how they can be used in libraries. These technologies can help academic librarians reach twenty‐first century learners.

Originality/value

Librarians must utilize new and upcoming technologies in order to reach twenty‐first century learners. They will be interested in what the presenters discussed, and in the resources each of them mentioned.

Citation

Urban, S. (2010), "Technology, cognition, and the academic librarian: a conference report", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 27 No. 4/5, pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419051011083154