The 2008 forum will include prominent speakers from the archives, library and museum communities who will discuss current projects to create and automate evaluation and assessment tasks for digital collections:

• Kate Haley Goldman (Keynote speaker), Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Learning Innovation, Annapolis, MD
• Dr. Elizabeth Yakel, Associate Professor, University of Michigan School of Information
• Dr. Helen R. Tibbo, Professor, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The program will also explore how evaluation and assessment methods inform decision making for digital collection management. Presentations will highlight national projects of significance, 21st Century learners and model practices for digital program assessment. Our goal is to support libraries and the cultural heritage community through a mix of invited speakers and engaging discussion sessions.

The forum is designed to offer a smaller and more intimate meeting setting where participants can share knowledge and create networks with other organizations that are working to develop assessment and evaluation practices. This forum builds on the success of past OCLC Western Digital Forums, held annually in August on the West coast.

The OCLC Western Digital Forum is co-sponsored by the Orbis Cascade Alliance and OCLC Digital Collection Services.

The 2008 OCLC Western Digital Forum is being presented at the Hotel Murano located in Tacoma, Washington—one of the state’s most picturesque and historically significant areas. There are many exciting cultural opportunities to be found in the Tacoma area including its revitalized urban architecture, its dynamic, working waterfront, and its museum district which features the Glass Museum, the Washington State History museum and the Tacoma Art Museum.

The Hotel Murano is a very comfortable and charming venue, and it houses a world-class art collection in its lobby. More than 40 glass artists from around the world are represented in this collection and their work complements the hotel’s sleek modern design and the comfort of its rooms and amenities.

Special hotel pricing for Forum participants has been pre-arranged. The cost for a single room is $ 149.00, plus a 13.5% hotel tax.

Internet access. Wireless internet access will be provided for conference participants.

For more information about the Hotel Murano and to make a reservation, please visit the Hotel Murano Forum registration page.

Directions and travel information

Hotel Murano map and directions

Travel to the Hotel Murano via shuttle service. Contact Capital Aeroporter to make reservations.

Air

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is approximately 20 miles north of Tacoma and offers the most flights into/out of the area. SEATAC airport provides information on many modes of transportation, shuttles, taxis and ground transportation. View rates for Tacoma Downtown.

Tacoma Link: Free light rail from Tacoma Dome Station to the Theater District every 10 minutes (10-20 minutes on Sunday).

Stops include: Museum of Glass, UW Tacoma, Washington State History Museum, Convention Center, Tacoma Sheraton

2008 OCLC Western Digital Forum
August 14-15, 2008 | Murano Hotel | Tacoma WA

Day 1—Thursday, August 14, 2008—Assessment of Data

Day 2—Friday, August 15, 2008—Program Management

The cost of the 2008 OCLC Western Digital Forum is $135.00 for registrations received by July 13th. For registrations received after July 13th, the price is $150.00

A continental breakfast will be provided on both days of the forum and lunch will be provided on Thursday, August 14.

Payment

Payment by check or credit card: If you wish to pay via check or credit card, contact Nina Vandemark, 800-854-5753, after online registration confirmation.

Cancellation

Cancellation policy: OCLC and the co-sponsors reserve the right to cancel this event up to (and including) Friday, August 8, 2008. An e-mail announcement will be sent to registrants in the event of a cancellation. Registrants will receive a full refund.

Participant cancellations: Written requests for cancellation will be honored until (and including) Friday, August 8, 2008. After that date, no refund will be given. Registration and payment may be transferred to another individual at your institution. If you wish to cancel or transfer, please send an e-mail with your request.

Questions

For questions about or changes to your registration, please contact Nina Vandemark at 800-854-5753.

For more information about the 2008 OCLC Western Digital Forum, please contact Gayle Palmer, OCLC Western Digital and Preservation Program Manager at 800-854-5753.