A very well known library organization held a free web conference today on mobile computing in libraries. It was scheduled from 1 - 4 PM, but I left the conference about 2:15. It was poor for the following reasons:
1. Mobile computing in general was discussed. If library aspects were considered at all, it was done after I left.
2. Most of what was discussed in the first hour was now general knowledge. What is the sense of going to a conference if new facts are not presented.
3. The first presenter was from a predominant telecommunications company who told the audience that his organization will be offering the first 4G network later this year. His competitors will not be able to get to 4G for another year. In essence this talk was a sales pitch.
At least I didn't have to pay for registration or travel.
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