1. Welcome to the Serials Conference Sponsored by the North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences

2. Back to the Past – 10 Best Inventions/Discoveries of the 1980s Space Shuttle – first space shuttle (Columbia) was launched in 1981 CD/COMPACT DISC – Sony and Phillips joined forces to create The INTERNET – the 1970s and the 1980s- the Net is now coalescing into a single mass of information to which any connected computer has access

3. Back to the Past – Continued The Disposable Camera – camera loaded with film long before the digital camera Apple McIntosh – a true leader in PCs Hepatitis B vaccine – any invention that cures or treats any disease is definitely worthy of a top ten list Microsoft Windows – changed the way we used computers entirely

4. Back to the Past – Continued Cellular Phone – first mobile phone created by Motorola in 1983 First 3D video game – set into motion what we now have with Sony and Microsoft Definition TV – set all TV manufacturers in motion to improve and seek perfection.

5. Now for the Greatest invention Of the 1980s

6. The North Carolina Serials Conference 1989!

7. Why such a lasting effect? Brings together professionals, students, vendors, and researchers each year to update any challenges with serials! Allows students at the School of Library and Information Sciences a chance to gain experiences in planning and executing a conference ! Promotes collaboration, community, and connection! Again we welcome each of you!