General Instructions
Thank you for volunteering to present at EndUser 2007. The
final conference program is now available on the conference web site. Please take a look
at the section called Breakout Session Descriptions to find the day and time of
your presentation. As we had to make a few last minute adjustments to the
schedule, your day and time may be different than originally announced.
EndUser is just eight weeks away. We would like to encourage you to plan your
presentation in detail now, so that you can meet the deadlines coming up.
Your Equipment and Software Needs (Deadline: March 19)
Please let your track coordinator know if you will need:
(1) any special equipment (other than a standard Windows XP PC) and a projector,
(2) special software (see the list of standard meeting room software and
equipment), and
(3) an Internet connection.
Note about software: if you need an Ex Libris client that is a different version
than the one on the list, you may bring it with you and
the conference IT staff will help you install it on the meeting room computer.
Deadline for equipment and software needs: March 19.
Handouts (Deadline: March 26)
A presenter is expected to provide a handout for session
attendees. Handout files submitted in PDF format will be duplicated by Ex Libris
free of charge, if you FTP them by the deadline. PDF conversion utilities are
available on the Internet if you do not have Adobe Acrobat. Do a Google search
on "free pdf utilities" to find some of them. There are web sites that can
convert your files to PDF, such as "https://www.pdfonline.com/convert_pdf.asp".
FTP instructions are provided below. You may prefer to bring copies of your
handout(s) with you or ship them directly to the hotel.
See the Instructions
for Handouts and Presentation Files for full information.
Important: be sure your handout can be read easily. If you
include Powerpoint slides on your handout, plan to include only two slides per page
and not more than three at the most.
Deadline for handout file(s): March 26.
FTP Instructions
Please see the FTP
instructions on how to FTP your files to Ex Libris. If you need assistance
doing this, contact your track coordinator.
Cover Sheets to FTP with Your Files:
Cover Sheet for Powerpoint File (.ppt)
Cover Sheet for Microsoft Word File (.doc)
Your Presentation
We know you want to make the best presentation possible. Take a look at the
Presenter's Tips web site for suggestions.
What's most important? Besides good content, concentrate on
being heard and seen during your talk. Be sure to use the microphone provided in
the meeting room. Even if you think you have a loud voice, there will be some
people in your audience who do not hear very well. I know; I'm one of them.
Speaking of content, as this is the first year that the Ex
Libris company is part of EndUser, it would be interesting if you could relate
your topic to one or more of the Ex Libris digital products in addition to
Voyager or other Endeavor products. If you can include any examples of how your
topic relates to SFX, Verde, DigiTool, MetaLib, Primo, or another Ex Libris
product, that would be great. Of course, it is up to you to decide what is
appropriate for your talk given the time that you have.
Stand up when you give your talk and talk to your
audience (avoid reading your talk from notes or the PC). Only the first few rows
can see you if you stay seated. Be sure the content of any slides that you
project on the screen is large enough to be seen in the back row. And test the
colors you use on a projector at home before you leave for the conference.
Follow the
presenter's tips and you should have no problems.
Finally, please use your full session time. If yours is a
60-minute session, speak for 45-50 minutes and leave the remainder for
questions. Your volunteer moderator will help you in that regard. Ask your
moderator to give you a signal when your time is running low. Your moderator
will also introduce you to the audience and help with any technical or other
problems (not that there will be any!).
Post Your Presentation on SupportWeb
Keep in mind that you are expected to FTP your presentation file(s) to Ex Libris
for posting on SupportWeb anytime between April 16-May 18. Making your
presentation available on SupportWeb is a great way to share your ideas with
those who cannot attend the conference and for those who want to review what
they heard and saw during your presentation.
In closing, let me once again thank you for being part
of EndUser 2007. We couldn't do it without you!
Wil Frost, Chair
Program Planning Committee
EndUser 2007
If you have any questions, contact the appropriate Track Coordinator or the
committee Chair.
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