Grokker2 - A Picture is Worth 30 Billion Web Pages! How to Grok the Web
According to a recent PC Magazine article, Grokker is "Out-Googling Google" for its ability to organize search results into a more manageable arrangement by using graphics. Grokker 2.0 converts text lists of search results into a map of floating spheres and other graphical representations to help manage the information overload inherent in searching the Web. R.J. Pittman, CEO of Groxis, will tell us more about this exciting new product.

We will also have a presentation about the Califa Group, a peer-to-peer membership network of California libraries for cost-effective delivery of services, programs and products throughout the state.

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2004
Location: Faculty Club, UC Berkeley, Heynes Room.
Menu: Jerusalem Chicken (artichoke hearts, mushrooms and wine sauce) or Vegetarian Ratatouille Roulades (eggplant, zucchini, onion, tomatoes baked in phyllo) plus salad, bread, fresh vegetables and dessert.
Cost: SLA/BayNet members:$30 Non-members:$35 Students/Unemployed:$25 Program: $10
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm
5:30 - 6:30 Social Hour
6:30 - 7:15 Dinner
7:15 - 7:30 Announcements
7:30 - 7:45 Califa
7:45 - 8:30 Grokker2

Directions to campus: http://www.berkeley.edu/visitors/traveling.html
Map with location information: http://www.berkeleyfacultyclub.com/directions/,
or http://www.berkeley.edu/map/maps/CD56.html
Parking available at: City of Berkeley Sather Gate Garage (Durant between Dana and Telegraph, enter from Channing Way or Durant, southside of campus); UC Student Union Garage (on Bancroft just west of Telegraph,southside of campus) and of course street parking.