My company HyperEdge is proud to co-sponsor a screening of the film Connected . The other sponsors are actKM, KMRt, and the Special Libraries Association (Australia New Zealand Branch). This film was recently shown at the State Library of Victoria and is being provided by Michelle Lambert of the KM Roundtable. The screening will occur in the National Library of Australia Theatrette on the 9th of February from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Entry has previously been advertised as a gold coin donation; however HyperEdge will cover the door costs. Please arrive no later than 12:45 pm, and ensure you register beforehand .

I predict 2012 will be the Year of the Network (I will blog on this topic in the next few days), so it is appropriate to begin the year with a film dealing with our social network connections. The film is a must see. In this funny, eye-opening, and inspiring film, director Tiffany Shlain takes audiences on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride to discover what it means to be connected in the 21st century. From founding The Webby Awards to being a passionate advocate for The National Day of Unplugging, Shlain’s love/hate relationship with technology serves as the springboard for a thrilling exploration of modern life and our interconnected future. Equal parts documentary and memoir, the film unfolds during a year in which technology and science literally become a matter of life and death for the director. As Shlain’s father battles brain cancer and she confronts a high-risk pregnancy, her very understanding of connection is challenged. Using a brilliant mix of animation, archival footage, and home movies, Shlain reveals the surprising ties that link us not only to the people we love but also to the world at large. A personal film with universal relevance, Connected explores how, after centuries of declaring our independence, it may be time for us to declare our interdependence instead, because networks and networking matter!

Regards Graham