GO | School for Information will be present at Computers in Libraries 2025. This year we will be hosting a 3 workshops!
Libraries Adapting to Change
The Computers in Libraries conference and exhibition, organized and produced by Information Today, Inc., provides a unique, annual opportunity for library and information professionals from all over the world to gather and discuss the myriad of ways technology impacts libraries and the people who use them. Join us in Arlington, VA this March 25 – 27 to learn, share, and celebrate the technologies and people that are shaping the future of libraries.
Charles Darwin said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” From Small Computers in Libraries 40 years ago to our current look at new and emerging technology, AI and robotics, augmented and virtual technology along with new techniques and strategies the Computers in Libraries conference has continued to grow, adapt and evolve just like libraries and information services.
Computers in Libraries 2025 will highlight the library innovation and leading technology required to make informed choices to escalate and delight both the human and digital experiences in your community—whether an academic, corporate, nonprofit, public, or school library! Be ready to interact with our experienced and practical speakers; learn and gain insights and ideas from our leading-edge topics; and take home innovative plans for your library and community. No matter what your job role, or what type of library or organization, you’ll find that all of the bases are covered.
More information and subscription: Computers in Libraries 2025 – The Library Technology and Innovation Conference
Our workshops:
W16. Failure Can Be Your Friend!
Monday, March 24: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Everyone has a favorite story about a failed project, a disappointing outcome, or a catastrophic miscalculation, but are we willing to discuss them? We rarely go public with our misadventures. Yet, these setbacks provide us with invaluable opportunities to reflect on our actions, examine critical errors, and adapt our strategies moving forward. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore how engaging with our misadventures can lead to transformative practices within our organizations. Drawing inspiration from the archetypes of failure outlined by the Institute of Brilliant Failures, our speakers demonstrate how to anticipate failure and implement preventative strategies. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects—successes, or failures—to enrich the discussion and help us learn from one another. Join our light-hearted conversation as we discover how to transform our misadventures into meaningful lessons. Make friends with failure and pave your path to greater insight, resilience, and personal growth.
- MJ D’Elia, CEO, Thirdway Think & former Associate University Librarian, University of British Columbia, Okanagan
- Rebecca Jones, Director, LLEAD
- Eric Kokke, Director, GO – School for Information
- Cheryl Peltier-Davis, Adjunct Teacher, GO, School for Information
E201: Valuable Info Pros in the Organization
Wednesday, March 26 2025
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
With technology and new tools, the role of info pros in the corporate, government, medical, legal worlds has changed immensely. Although they still do research and facilitate content access, they do it in many different ways. Hear their stories!
E103: Information Services for 2030: Evolving Roles, Opportunities
Tuesday, March 25 2025
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Outdated information systems, lack of qualified information professionals, a lack of access to relevant information to support decision making in the Dutch government, an inability to provide timely responses to Dutch civilians. These were some of the conclusions of a report on the state of information management within the Dutch government. In response to these findings, a 5-year program was launched with a significant budget dedicated to enhancing the skills and roles of information professionals. Get the highlights of “Future Lab: Information Services in 2030,” which profiles nine personas for information professionals in 2030, including the Digital Minimalist, Data Protector, Data Prototyper, Story Hunter, and Swarm Facilitator. By exploring evolving roles, skills, and competencies necessary for information professionals to thrive in a data driven era, be inspired and get ideas to prepare for the future of information services within government organizations or your community, see new pathways for career development, and join the conversation on shaping new roles for information professionals, services, and libraries.
