FAQ

1.

When and Where Is Connections?

Connections will be held online from October 22 through October 24, 2024. Each day will start at 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. GMT. 

If you haven’t already registered, you can do so here.

2.

How Much Does Connections Cost?

Connections is completely free to attend.

3.

Who Can Attend?

All who work in libraries are welcome. This includes, but is not limited to, executives, circulation staff, directors, and system admins. 

 

Have a colleague who’s eager to stay on top of industry trends, complete product trainings, or grow their professional network? We encourage you to extend an invitation!

4.

Do I Need to Be a SirsiDynix Customer to Attend?

No, Connections is open to all library professionals worldwide, regardless of customer status. 

5.

How Do I Access Connections?

Registration is required and free. Click here to register. 

 

Once you’ve registered, be sure to save your username and password for future reference. Then, log in to browse details on sessions and presenters.

 

Please note: you must log in to access links to—and join—all sessions (which will be streamed via Zoom). On the day of the event, simply log in, click “Sessions” from the menu at the top of the page, select the session of your choice, and click “Join Now.”


For help setting up your registration, contact connections@sirsidynix.com. To reset your password, visit cs.sirsidynix.com/reset-password.

6.

Will Connections Sessions Be Recorded?

Yes! Every session will be recorded. All who register for the conference will receive access to on-demand sessions in mid-November. Plus, as soon as you register, you also get immediate access to on-demand sessions from previous years

7.

How Is Connections Structured?

Day One: All attendees will unite on Opening Day, which features speakers from across the library industry and topics ranging from data voids and social work to artificial intelligence.

Day Two: Current and prospective SirsiDynix customers will explore the company’s new BLUEcloud Accelerate investment initiative through comprehensive product roadmap and infrastructure updates and dynamic overviews of core BLUEcloud products.

Day Three: On the final day of the conference, attendees are encouraged to follow one of three custom tracks: Partner, SirsiDynix Connect, or Academic.

7.

What’s Different Than Last Year?

A LOT!

“Connections Summit” has been changed to “Connections” because we are focusing on more meaningful conversations and building relationships.  

 

Day Two offers more choices than previous years. Instead of one track all day long, you can customize your learning path by choosing the sessions most applicable to you, your library, and your software. 

Product sessions have been extended with more focus on training and answering questions. 

 

We’ve included an entire day dedicated to discovery. 

 

Discord: Channels are set up to join the conversation, hang out with fellow librarians, and make connections. 

8.

What Will I Learn?

On Opening Day, you’ll delve into topics such as generative AI, censorship and the culture of reading, trauma-informed librarianship, and search literacy.

 

On the second day of the conference, those looking to get better acquainted with SirsiDynix will have the opportunity to learn more about the company’s mission and values—and our significant new investment initiative, BLUEcloud Accelerate. All attendees will enjoy an inside look at BLUEcloud product roadmaps and development time lines as well as immersive overviews of product features, functionality, and benefits.

 

Connections will conclude with the option to select one of three tracks for the day: Partner, SirsiDynix Connect, and/or Academic.

  • Those who select Partner will focus on current and forthcoming collaborations between SirsiDynix and partner organizations.
  • Those who select SirsiDynix Connect will examine how SirsiDynix products can connect library professionals to their teams, their patrons, and their communities.
  • Those who select Academic will investigate transformative approaches to managing scholarly content, course lists, and more.