SC2003 Executive Conference

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Wednesday, March 19Thursday, March 20
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
TimeSessionRoom Location Hyatt Floor Plan Resources
11:30-1:00Lunch and Closing Comments for Users' Conference
Executive Conference attendees are welcome to arrive early and join UC attendees for lunch		Grand D, E, F   
2:00-2:15Opening Session: Sirsi CEO Patrick Sommers welcomes Executive Conference attendees and introduces objectives and agendaGrand A, B    
2:15Break    
2:30 -3:00 Keynote Speaker: Joel Kotkin "Investing for the Future"
Grand A, B MS PowerPoint document
3:00Break     
3:15-5:00Discussion Groups
  • Time period will consist of four topically focused discussion groups
  • Discussion groups will be led by 2 library executives), one Sirsi representative, and one industry outsider
  • Activities
    1. Each discussion group will address its topic with a unique format and approach.
    2. Deliverables – each of the four discussion groups will produce a report of its conclusions to be presented on Thursday at a combined "Conclusions & Solutions" session
     
  Discussion 1: The Road to Independence: Self-funding for Your LibraryFriscoMS PowerPoint document
 Discussion 2: Meeting “Customer” Needs: Customizing Library Products & Services Burlington MS PowerPoint document
 Discussion 3: Collaborating for the Future: Partnering to Better Serve Jeffersonian, Knickerbocker MS PowerPoint document
  Discussion 4: Mission & Message: Effectively Marketing Your InstitutionNew York, Illinois MS PowerPoint document
6:30-9:00 Reception and Banquet Grand Hall    

Wednesday, March 19Thursday, March 20
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
TimeSessionRoom Location Hyatt Floor Plan Resources
7:30-8:30BreakfastRegency C   
8:30-9:45Discussion Group "Conclusions & Solutions" sessionRegency A, B 
9:45Break    
10:00-11:30Executive Overview of Sirsi Technologies and Services Regency A, B 
11:30-12:30Sirsi CEO Patrick Sommers’ presentation of Sirsi’s direction; Q&A; and Wrap-upRegency A, B 
12:30-1:30LunchRegency C