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Annual Diversity Leadership Development Breakfast, Moderator: Stephanie Tolson, Dean of Learning Resources, St. Charles Community College Cottleville, Missouri. Speaker: Dr. Clara M. Chou, Associate Professor, UCLA Department of Information Studies.
17 June 2008
Running Time: 59 minutes
Differences among people can become the cause for celebration, innovation, adaptation, or in the worst case, subjugation, and suppression. How do special libraries address these differences and transform them into opportunities for innovation, creative problem solving, and enhanced productivity? This session will explore breaking rules and building bridges, the theme of the SLA conference, to address diversity, equity, and change in special librarianship. Listen now
Astronomy Roundtable (Contemporary Topics in Astronomy), Moderators: Michael Blake, Assistant Librarian, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and Ruth Kneale, Systems Librarian, National Solar Observatory. Speakers: Karrie Berglund, Director of Education, International Planetarium Society, Kerry Kroffe, Institute of Physics, Donna Thompson, Library Specialist, Astrophysics Data System and Chris Biemesderfer, Journals Manager, American Astronomical Society.
18 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 34 minutes
Invited speakers will present on a variety of hot topics in astronomy; the audience will participate in a question and answer session, and also have an open discussion on other astronomical topics of interest. Listen Now
Handouts: Berglund Biemesderfer Kneale Kroffe
Building Global Bridges Across Science Databases, Moderator: Bonnie C. Carroll, President, Information International Associates, Inc. Speakers: Tom Lahr, Deputy Associate Chief Biologist for Information, United States Geological Survey, Dr. Walter Warnick, Director, Office of Scientific & Technical Information, US Energy Dept. and Ellen Herbst, Director, National Technical Information Service.
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 34 minutes
Scientific knowledge sharing is racing ahead -- thanks to WorldWideScience.org, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility Portal and the National Technical Information Service. These global science gateways link Internet searchers to key databases and reports in dozens of countries. Find out where these international bridges are headed and where they can transport you. Listen now
Handouts: Herbst Lahr Warnick #1 Warnick #2 Warnick #3
Warnick #4
Cyberinfrastructure: Breaking Rules and Building Bridges for Both Corporate and Academic Librarians, Moderator: Daureen Nesdill, Interim Head, Science and Engineering Library, University of Utah. Speakers: Lee Dirks, Director, Scholarly Communications, Microsoft and Neil Rambo, University of Washington Libraries.
18 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 19 minutes
Researchers and educators are starting to collaborate globally as a result of the evolving Web. Cyberinfrastructure is facilitating these global multi-disciplinary and collaborative efforts. Scientists and engineers are collaborating with computer scientists and the IT industry to create this cyberinfrastructure. A key part of this cyberinfrastructure will also be services accessing digital repositories containing both scientific data and full-text publications. Come hear Lee Dirks and Jim Mullins discussion and also how Microsoft and the ARL are addressing the impact of cyberinfrastructure on corporate and academic libraries. Listen now
A Digital Microfilm Road Map, Moderator: Mike Meiners, Director News Administration, St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Speakers: Vicky McCargar, Digital Preservation Consultant, Preservati Partners, Andrea Vanek, Assistant Director, California Newspaper Project and Sharon Clairemont, Orange County Register
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Digital microfilm is a technology that is heating up. The options for newspapers have increased while the cost of converting microfilm to digital has dropped. Case studies, guidelines and advice will be offered, providing news librarians a road map to their digital future. Listen now
Future of Bibliographic Control Report Update, Moderator: John R. Latham, Director of Information Center, SLA. Speaker: Dr. Jose-Marie Griffiths, Dean, School of Information and Library Science UNC Chapel Hill.
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
On the Record: Report of the Library of Congress Working Group on the Future of Bibliographic Control was delivered to the Library of Congress on 8 January. Jose-Marie Griffiths, a co-chair of the working group, gives a presentation on how the working group came to its conclusions, the recommendations of the report and an update on comments or actions subsequent to the publication of the report. Listen now
Handout: Griffiths
Government Librarians Get Savvy — Metrics, Metrics, Metrics! Moderator: Mary Corcoran, Vice President, Business Development, Outsell, Inc. Speaker: Karen Wilson, Director & Lead Analyst, Outsell, Inc.
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
What does Outsell’s latest benchmarking survey reveal about trends impacting information managers? How can benchmarking, ROI, and other metrics illustrate value to users and stakeholders? At this session facilitated by Outsell analysts, diverse government librarians will share challenges and best practices for applying metrics to quantify and justify their operations. Listen now
Handout: Corcoran & Wilson
Mathematics Roundtable, Moderator: Sara Rutter, Science & Technology Librarian, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Speakers: JoAnn Sears, Science Librarian, University of Michigan and Carol Hutchins, Head Librarian, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
17 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
The session will include: 1) presentations and discussion about mathematics education and mathematics librarians, and 2) a general discussion/open forum about topics in mathematics librarianship. Listen now
Handout: Sears
News Libraries 2.0, Moderator: Julie E. Domel, San Antonio Express News. Speakers: Lynne Palombo, News Researcher, The Oregonian, Amy Disch, Library Director, The Columbus Dispatch, David Milliron, Director of Media Services, Caspio and Anne Holcomb, Newsroom Librarian, Kalamazoo Gazette.
17 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 19 minutes
Constant changes in technologies are making it difficult to stay current with the tools we need to do our jobs. Learning about today's tools, such as RSS newsfeeds, mashups, blogs, wikis, social networking applications and more, can be a daunting task. Practical advice will be offered in how to win the technological battle in your news library. Listen now
Handout: Domel
PAM-wide Roundtable, Moderator: William Jacobs, Science and Engineering Librarian, University of Miami. Speaker: Mandy Taha, Senior Research Services Librarian, Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
This session will provide an open forum for the discussion of issues of interest to physics, astronomy, computer science and mathematics librarians. PAM members and vendor representatives are invited to suggest areas of discussion and to deliver five-minute presentations on any PAM-relevant topic. Listen now
Handouts: Kraus Murphy O'Rourke Taha Viele #1 Viele #2 Yamey
Physics Roundtable (Connecting info pros, faculty & vendors), Moderator: Elizabeth Brown, Science Library Coordinator, Binghamton University. Speakers:
Pat Viele, Physics and Astromony Librarian, Cornell University, Dr. John Gardner, President, ViewPlus Technologies, Inc., Sara Tompson, Science & Engineering Library Team Leader, University of Southern California, Dr. Bruce Mason, Associate Professor of Physics, University of Oklahoma, Michael Fosmire, Head, PSET Division, Purdue University Libraries and Robert Kelly, Director, Journal Information System, American Physical Society.
18 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
This session will focus on the various collaborations between physics information professionals and academic faculty members and vendors. Discussion will focus on a variety of topics including instruction, collection building, reference and instant messaging, information commons and collaborative spaces, and providing unique content to vendors to develop and support electronic products. Listen now
Handouts: Mason Tompson Viele
Science and Engineering Resources 101 — Aerospace and Nanotechnology Resources, Speakers: James Manasco, University of Louisville and Mary Frances Lembo, Pacific Northwest Natl Lab.
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
This year in 101, get an overview of resources in aerospace and nanotechnology. Our experts will introduce the best tools to help you discover, obtain, and work with resources in these fields. Listen now
Handouts: Lembo Manasco
The Science of Coffee, Speaker: Dr. Joe Vinson, University of Scranton.
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
This talk will examine the fascinating history of coffee from its beginnings in prehistoric time, interesting mythologies, and the reasons for its popularity in various cultures. The botany of the coffee plant, its cultivation in over 50 countries, the chemistry of the coffee bean, and the roasting process will be discussed. We will examine some of the more than 1000 chemical compounds that give coffee its aroma, taste and potential health properties. Caffeine, an important ingredient, will be scrutinized as to its positive and negative attributes. The biochemistry of the polyphenolic antioxidants in coffee will be featured and related to disease. Finally the health aspects of this amazing and complicated beverage will be discussed which will include mental acuity, physical performance, and disease prevention. Some important questions about coffee will be answered. Should I take it before a test? Will it help me be better in exercise and sports? Is coffee good for me, and how much is too much? Listen now
Spotlight Session — UnSpun: Finding Facts in a World of Disinformation, Moderator: Anne Caputo, Executive Director, Dow Jones & Co. Speaker: Brooks Jackson, Director, FactCheck.org, Annenberg Public Policy Center.
17 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 34 minutes
As the 2008 U.S. election campaigns intensify, FactCheck.org Director Brooks Jackson is assiduously monitoring debate discourse and political ads, pointing out candidates' exaggerations and inaccuracies. In his timely Spotlight Session, the veteran journalist will discuss the proactive strategies voters and information professionals should adopt to ferret out facts and get "unspun." Listen now
Technology Free-for-all, Moderator: Amy Disch, Library Director, The Columbus Dispatch. Speakers: Derek Willis, Newsroom Developer, New York Times and Jessica Baumgart, Quality Assurance Engineer, Renesys.
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
A "free-for-all" session starring Derek Willis and Jessica Baumgart, two of the techno gurus in the News Division. Derek and Jessica will answer questions, prompt discussions and solicit demonstrations in this rapid fire exchange of ideas relating to the latest and greatest in library technology. Listen now
There's Gold in Them Thar Files, Moderator: Sharon Clairemont, Orange County Register. Speakers: Leigh Montgomery, Librarian, Christian Science Monitor and Elaine Raines, News & Research Services Director, Airzona Daily Star.
18 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 19 minutes
In an era where news libraries are facing cutbacks in personnel and budgets, it's now more important than ever to show the value of the library's collection and staff. Repurposing content, rights and permissions expertise, generating Web traffic with historical content and more will be discussed. Listen now
Update on the Future of Librarians in the Workforce Research Project, Moderator:
John R. Latham, Director of Information Center, SLA. Speaker: Dr. Jose-Marie Griffiths, Dean, School of Information and Library Science UNC Chapel Hill
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Following presentations in Toronto, Baltimore and Denver the speaker will give an update on the progress of the IMLS-sponsored study that will identify the nature of anticipated labor shortages in the library and information science field over the next decade. She also will assess the number and types of library and information science jobs that will become available in the U.S. either through retirement or new job creation; determine the skills that will be required to fill such vacancies; and recommend effective approaches to recruiting and retaining workers to fill them. The study is expected to result in better tools for workforce planning and management, better match of demand and supply, and improved recruitment and retention of librarians. The presentation will discuss the data collected to date and any conclusions that may be drawn at this stage. Listen now
Handout: Griffiths
Who Cited Whom and Where? — Citation Tracking Tools and Evaluation, Moderator: Susan Fingerman, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab. Speakers: Helen J. de Mooij, Elsevier, Dr. Kiduk Yang, Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Science at Indiana University, Dana Roth, Chemistry Librarian, Caltech, Jeffrey Clovis, Thomson Scientific, and Jevin West, University of Washington.
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
This program will be divided into 2 sections: Citation Tracking and Analysis, Part 1: LEVERAGING CITATIONS FOR MORE EFFECTIVE SEARCHING The session presenters, Dr. Kiduk Yang and Dana Roth will discuss the pros and cons of the big three citation indexes and the benefits of the lesser known sources for citation searching. Citation Tracking and Analysis, Part 2: VENDOR UPDATE. Presenters for Scopus (Helen J. de Mooij) and Web of Science (Jeffrey Clovis) will discuss upcoming additions and answer audience questions pertaining to their products. Additionally, a representative from Eigenfactor (Jevin West), a free website that evaluates the influence of scholarly periodicals, will discuss how it relates and differs from other citation-related products. This program will offer an opportunity for the audience to question users and vendors alike about a very difficult and specialized competency needed by today’s special librarians. Listen now
Working Globally: Multi-Cultural Business and Social Etiquette, Moderator: Nerida Hart, Land and Water Australia. Speakers: P. R Goswami, National Social Science Documentation Centre, India, Sue Edgar, Sue Hill Recruitment, Angus Davidson, Bureau van Dijk and David McCaughhan, McCann Worldgroup.
16 June 2008
Running Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
For those working in or with international companies or organisations daily life is filled with constant reminders that in a global world we must embrace our diverse cultural and working backgrounds. Our intention is to provide insight into what to keep in mind when working with colleagues around the world ... to be global but retain individual identities too. Listen now
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