SirsiDynix: 2006 CODI Directors' Meeting

Be engaged, inspired, and informed.

Program Schedule for SirsiDynix Directors' Meeting
Wednesday October 4, 2006 - Salt Palace Convention Center, Rm. 250 A


Time Session
11:00-11:15 a.m. Welcome
Jim Wilson, SirsiDynix Vice President
11:15 a.m. - Noon SirsiDynix Corporate Update
Patrick Sommers, SirsiDynix CEO
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided in room 251 A
While relaxing over lunch, hear an informative presentation by Nancy Tessman, Director, Salt Lake City Public Library – recipient of Library Journal's prestigious "Library of the Year" award for 2006
1:10 - 2:00 p.m. Remaking a Library System
Ken Roberts, Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library

Ken Roberts, chief librarian, will share how Hamilton Public has been reinvented as a community powerhouse since amalgamating libraries from six nearby municipalities in 2001.
2:00- 2:45 p.m. What Does Every Director Need to Know about Horizon 8.x
  • Why does architecture make the difference?
  • Horizon 8.x features that make your job easier
  • IP 8.x
  • Power reporting that makes a difference with Web Reporter
  • Q & A
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Technologies that Help You Do Your Job
  • ERM - Providing better end-to-end management of your electronic resources to get the most from your investments in these assets
  • URSA - Offering enhanced Web-based interlibrary loan resources that save you resources with self-service features
  • SchoolRoomsTM: Combining the latest technology with high-quality content that brings learning to life for K-12 students
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Closing (Final questions)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception, Little America Hotel, Montana Room (Attendees will be shuttled from the convention center to Little America starting at 5:20 p.m.)