Connecting Patrons through Technology: Solutions Presented by Non‐Traditional MLS Students

Abstract

Purpose

To report on the poster sessions from the Tri‐Conference 2006 held in Wichita, Kansas, on April 4‐7, 2006 presented by the graduate students at Emporia State University’s School of Library and Information Management entitled Kansas Libraries Connecting Patrons through Technology.

Design/methodology/approach

Provides a concise review of the poster session.

Findings

The poster sessions demonstrated the special technological requirements of distance learning and how libraries might use that understanding as they face an increasingly non‐traditional patron base.

Originality/value

This paper is a useful summary of the poster sessions of interest to library and information management professionals.

Citation

Blackburn, G. and Schaapveld, E. (2006), "Connecting Patrons through Technology: Solutions Presented by Non‐Traditional MLS Students", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 23 No. 7, pp. 3-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050610704286