Things that interested me in the exhibit hall:

CSA’s new multisearch platform (technology from MuseGlobal.

LexisNexis prototype of its Congressional Research Digital Collection. I had a few comments about lack of standardization of terms, but other than that, the interface looks clean. Since it’s only a prototype, actual searching wasn’t yet possible.

NewsBank’s competing product from its Readex division. I can see a thorough comparison will be necessary when the LN product goes live later this year.

Rows and rows of exhibits showing graphic novels. For me, more of a curiosity than anything I’d linger over.

In the middle of the graphic novels aisle, the Unshelved comic strip (and 3 book compilations!) about life in the public library. Note to self: Get the daily feed.

Way over in aisle 100, the Jybe booth. It’s kind of hidden, but it’s great technology and nice to see how well the company understands libraries.

The Google Print folks are trying to make clear what they’re doing in regards libraries. Lots of misconceptions out there, I think.

There was an empty Yahoo booth. Yahoo isn’t listed as an exhibitor, so I don’t quite know why there’s a booth that appears it should be occupied by Yahoo but isn’t.

Just a few of the highlights.