June 25, 2001, Medford, NJ — Information Today, Inc. (ITI) is pleased to announce that the 17th annual Computers in Libraries (CIL) will take place March 13-15, 2002, at the Washington Hilton and Towers in Washington, DC. Last year’s event attracted almost 3,000 participants.

Computers in Libraries is the most comprehensive North American conference and exhibition concentrating on all aspects of library technology and is specifically designed to meet the needs of librarians, information managers, systems professionals, Webmasters and Web managers, content evaluators, intranet strategists, portal creators, and information professionals. Catering to all interests and levels of knowledge, CIL 2002 will offer four simultaneous tracks plus many workshops, great networking opportunities, and an extensive exhibit hall. 
 

Speaking Opportunities at Computers in Libraries 2002
Computers in Libraries programming calls for speakers who are knowledgeable, authoritative, and have the ability to focus presentations on practical applications, case studies, and technical and managerial issues. This year’s tracks and themes encompass Managing Content, Web Tools, Search Engines, Case Studies of Internet and Intranet Librarians, Integrating the Net, Virtual and Digital Library Services, Library Automation and Infrastructure, Public Libraries, Managing Knowledge Assets, eLearning and Instruction, Web Management, eResources, Streaming Multimedia, School Libraries, and more. 

Those interested in sending a proposal to speak should complete the online submission form at https://www.infotoday.com/cil2002/submissions.htm or contact Jane Dysart, CIL program chair, at jane@dysartjones.com before August 10, 2001. 
 

Exhibiting Opportunities at Computers in Libraries 2002
With over 70 exhibiting companies in 2001, Computers in Libraries features a comprehensive exhibit of library technology and services. Previous exhibitors have included producers and distributors of library systems and software, Internet products and services, cataloging services, database producers, online services, and more. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, please visit https://www.infotoday.com/cil2002/invite.htm, or contact Mike Zarrello, Advertising/Exhibit Sales Director, at mzarrello@infotoday.com.
 

Sponsors
Computers in Libraries is organized by Information Today, Inc. Media sponsors include Computers in Libraries, Information Today, MultiMedia Schools, Searcher, and Link-Up. 
 

About Information Today, Inc.
Information Today, Inc. is also the organizer of the Internet Librarian, InfoToday, KMWorld, and Internet Librarian International conferences. ITI publishes Computers in Libraries, Information Today, Link-Up, Searcher, MultiMedia Schools, KMWorld, Marketing Library Services, and Intranet Professional, as well as other books, directories, and online products for the library and information user and professional. ITI’s goal is to provide users and producers of information products and services with the information they need to do their jobs as effectively as possible.

For more information on attending, speaking, or exhibiting at Computers in Libraries 2002, please contact ITI at 800-300-9868 (outside the U.S. call 609-654-6266), e-mail custserv@infotoday.com, or log onto the ITI Web site at www.infotoday.com.