SPLAT Unconference Report : Top 10 Idaho Library Trends

Amy E. Vecchione, Boise State University
Kate Baker, Meridian Public Library
Ruth Funabiki, University of Idaho College of Law
Liesl Seborg, Ada Community Library
Gena Marker, Meridian Public Schools
Melody Sky Eisler, Boise Public Library

Abstract

The Special Project Library Action Team (SPLAT) offered a unique preconference at the Idaho Library Association (ILA) annual conference in October 2010. Rather than a formal presentation, this preconference was an "unconference” (see trend #9 below) created to share the top tech trends of the moment. Unconference learning takes place in a casual, peer-to-peer environment. After the event, SPLAT members compiled a list of the top trends generated by participants. Below are the trends, tools, and technologies that were discussed either at the SPLAT unconference, or at recent SPLAT meetings. All of the websites specified in this list have a free version or a free version for educators.