Sarah Houghton-Jan

Location: San Rafael | California (USA)
Speaking Topics: usability | drupal | blogging | social networking | Web 2.0 | RSS | Web Design | open source | technology in libraries | digital media | internet filtering | web analytics | eMedia | online marketing | podcasting | vidcasting | information overload | web accessibility

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I am the Digital Futures Manager for the San José Public Library in the heart of the Silicon Valley. I also work as a consultant instructor for the Infopeople Project, serve on LITA's Top Technology Trends Committee, and speak internationally at live and online events for libraries and other institutions. I am perhaps best known for my blog, LibrarianInBlack.net, about the intersection of libraries and technology.

I received my MLIS from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and an MA in Irish Literature from Washington State University. For more information on my employment and educational background, take a gander at my CV.

I am always happy to speak to organizations about a variety of library and technology topics. I also am available to consult as an instructor on a wide variety of topics, teaching everything from one-hour to multi-day classes as required, both in-person and virtually. I also consult regularly with organizations in an informal advisory capacity on numerous technology topics.

To view a list of my speaking topics, past and upcoming engagements, please see my "About" page. And don't hesitate to email me or IM me (LibrarianInBlack on all systems) to ask more questions!

Previous Presentations: 
Internet Librarian (multiple presentations): 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Computers in Libraries (multiple presentations): 2008
others: Public Library Association, Hawaii Library Association, California Library Association, WebJunction, Canadian Education Institute, Washington Library Association, San Francisco Future of Libraries Conference, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, SirsiDynix Institute, Idaho Library Association 2020 Vision Conference, Al@din Librarians Group, Sacramento Public Library, San Mateo County Library, Santa Clara County Library, etc.