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:
