Quad Meeting Keynote: “Big Data”

Highlights: little data = can be done on your own workstation big data = beyond basic computing big data: so much data that you need special handling because of its size big data is always moving, as our increasing abilities for more storage, more speed is constantly improving Living with Big Data:

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Quad Meeting Keynote: “How to Strive, Survive, and Thrive: Interweaved Diverse ‘Connections and Cultures’ “

Today started first full day of the 2012 Quad Chapter meeting.  After some introductory remarks by a couple of the chapter chairs and a rendition of “Here Comes the Sun,” keynote speaker Souzan Hawala-Druy started her interactive talk about working with diverse cultures and communities, effective communication techniques, and the particular challenges

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Dine-Arounds at Quad Chapter Meeting

While attending the MLA Quad Chapter meeting consider signing up for a Dine-Around and connecting with other attendees over a fantastic meal. Local librarians have selected restaurants to fit a variety of tastes. Want a chance to get over to Fells Point and the waterfront, sign up for Kooper’s Tavern. Want to

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