For immediate release | October 6, 2014

Digitization examined in free American Libraries Live broadcast

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CHICAGO — Digitization is not the future of libraries, it’s the present. Whether your institution is a community repository or you need to digitize old materials to save space, the ability to start a digitization project is becoming an essential skill for today’s librarian. “Digitization and Libraries,” the next broadcast of , will examine this rapidly growing area of librarianship. Please tune in Thursday, at 2 p.m. Eastern, Oct. 9 for this that you can view from your home, library or on-the-go. Our panel of experts will discuss how you can get started with digitization and what it means for the future of our profession.

This broadcast is sponsored by , an online learning company that helps anyone in any organization learn software, creative and business skills to achieve personal, academic or professional goals. Users get unlimited access to a vast online library of high-quality, current and engaging video tutorials taught by recognized experts and working professionals.

is an immediate and effective way to get to the heart of the real issues in our industry. With the help of real-time technology, it’s like having your own expert on-hand. We look forward to your joining us. To receive e-mail reminders, register at , or go to at the time of the event. If you’re unable to attend live, this event will be recorded and available at shortly after it concludes.

For information about advertising or sponsoring an AL Live event, contact: Katie Bane, American Libraries magazine, kbane@ala.org, (312) 280-5105. For general information or press inquiries about AL Live, contact: Rob Christopher, Marketing Coordinator, rchristopher@ala.org, (312) 280-5052.

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