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Speak Up 2008: Information Online: What’s Out There? (Renfrew Branch)

By Richard Eriksson on February 13, 2008 - 12:50pm

Speakers:

• David Beers, Editor-in-Chief, The Tyee
  Instructor, University of BC School of Journalism
• Sean Embury, Senior Producer, CBC Television
• Brian Owen, Librarian/Administrator, Simon Fraser University, Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing

Moderated by Shannon Daub, Trustee Vancouver Public Library Board.

From the Speak Up 2008 pamphlet [PDF]:

The volume of information available online can be overwhelming and it’s increasing daily. So while there’s no lack of information in the virtual world, how easy is it to find just what you’re looking for? is online information reliable and how can you tell? is there a balance between content, context and analysis? does online information complement or compete with traditional sources like newspapers, magazine and books and should we be concerned if information is increasingly only available online? And, instead of stimulating and enlightening us, is information overload causing some people to logoff and tune out? Come and share your experiences and perspectives.

From the Speak Up 2008: My Virtual World listing:

During this intriguing four-part series, expert panelists representing a broad range of perspectives on technology in the virtual and real worlds will address four key aspects of e-activity: Online Privacy, Gaming, Information Online and the Social Impacts of Our Virtual World. Participants are invited to share their thoughts about the role of technology in our world and how the rapidly advancing virtual world is increasingly intersecting with our daily lives.