I thought you might like to see what I'm pitching for GLA/COMO this year. If either of these do not make the program, I will shop them around elsewhere:Proposal 1 (Solo):Metadata makes the world go round: an introduction to metadataDid you know metadata is everywhere? Did you know that you are a metadata creator? This fun & dynamic intro to metadata explores how data drives the web, devices (mp3 players, etc), library catalogs & more and how we create and edit that metadata. Participants will:*Gain a basic understanding of core types of metadata as used in libraries and on the web*How library metadata fits into the larger web*Explore uses of metadata from social media sites like Flickr to desktop applications like Microsoft Office documents to search engines (SEO - search engine optimization)[I'll focus alot on the concept that metadata is everywhere and drives everything from devices (like mp3 players) to web tools like Flickr.] Making the digital connection: linkeddata & libraries (w/ 2 colleagues)Linked data and libraries are hot topics, not only for staff in archives, institutional repositories, and digital/web initiatives, but also for catalogers, with FRBR and RDA hovering on the horizon. In this session, [ ] will introduce linked data, explore some linked data library related projects and resources, and discuss how linked data and open data fits in with the Semantic Web.Participants will:*Gain a basic understanding of linked data*Discover new library projects *Gain a better understanding of how linked data will drive our future systems and how it fits into the future of the web -- the semantic web Wish me luck. I think these will be alot of fun. I've done some version of the metadata one several times with good response. I haven't presented with my 2 rockstar colleagues before, so definitely will be shall I say.... AWESOME?!?!?