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Future Events, Save These Dates! (Details to be announced) Watch for Registration Details! Watch this space, our E-discussion list and your mailbox for future details. (List instructions: http://lists.sla.org/) Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 5:30 p.m. The SLA Cleveland Chapter invites you to network and share holiday cheer with colleagues during the 2009 Business Meeting and Holiday Social. We hope you can join us!
Welcome/Networking - 5:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Friday, November 20 Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. Ruth Wolfish, IEEE Client Services Manager and SLA Chapter Cabinet Chair-Elect, will be providing us with details on SLA's Align in '09 Project in cooperation with Kelvin Smith Library. Since the announcement of the proposed name for SLA - ASKPro - there has been much discussion on listservs, social networking sites, and other online forums. It is the perfect opportunity for Ruth to share her thoughts on and understanding of the Alignment Project with us. In addition, we are very pleased to have Brian Gray, Head of Reference and the Engineering, Math & Statistics Librarian at the Kelvin Smith Library, to give an overview of the Library's collaboration with the Great Lakes Energy Institute and explain what the Library is doing to provide resources and services to those conducting energy research.
Networking and dinner - 6:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Monday, November 2 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. GeoTagging digital photography for learning, research, and just plain fun! GeoTagging involves placing location information on photos. The ability to geotag photos has become increasingly easier, using free or inexpensive tools. Mace W. Mentch, Ph.D. and Assessment Specialist in Instructional Technology and Academic Computing for Case Western Reserve University, will introduce geotagging photographs for teaching, learning, research, and fun. Demonstration of devices that can be carried in your pocket, GiSTEQ Phototrackr and Trails, and their integration with Google Maps, Google Earth, and Flickr will be provided. Examples of using the technology in a research application and for display of walking routes and points of interest will be included. This event is sponsored by the Northern Ohio Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, and co-sponsored by SLA Cleveland Chapter.
Networking and dinner - 6:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 20. Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. Please join fellow Chapter members for networking, dinner, and to hear Steven Fitch, Director of Prospect Management at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Amy Dragga, Director of Development, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, speak on "Prospect Research as a Career Option for Librarians".
Networking and dinner - 6:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Monday, April 27. Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. Happy New Year! Let's start 2009 by getting together and reconnecting!
Unlimited Appetizer Buffet and Cash Bar - 6:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 22nd. Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 5:30 p.m. It's a picnic! Mark your calendars for a social gathering and conference experience-sharing meeting at Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Ledges Shelter.
Networking - 5:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Friday, August 17th, 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2007 - 5:30 p.m. 2007 is our Chapter's 80th year, what better time to celebrate our profession? Join us for an evening with SLA President Rebecca Vargha and discover what's in store for our association and our profession.
Networking - 5:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 15th, 12 noon. Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. CEO Skills for Information Professionals: Past, Present & Future Roles of Special Libraries in Library Leadership (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Cleveland) Frank Hermes, founder of Library Leadership Network, brings his extensive executive business experience to our December SLA meeting. From his Wharton MBA days to his work at IBM, Standard & Poors, Citicorp, OneSource, and others, Frank has always had a keen eye on parallels between corporations and libraries. As Vice President of OCLC Planning and Marketing, he connected library strategies with current and future needs and met with libraries from around the world.
Networking & self-guided tour of the Money Museum - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2006 – 6:00 p.m. ROI: Proving the Value of Information & Intelligence Initiatives (North Olmsted Branch – Cuyahoga County Public Library, North Olmsted) Join us as William G. (Garn) Anderson III, Director, Information & Intelligence (I²) at Energizer / Schick-Wilkinson Sword, shares his experience with Measurement of Effectiveness (MOE) for eight critical areas in a world-class information, intelligence and research program. He will provide insights on the value of documenting economic and non-economic ROE for Information & Intelligence programs, and show examples of how to determine what an Information & Intelligence initiative is worth.
Networking & Dinner - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2006 – 6:00 p.m. What did you do on your summer vacation conference trip? (Mustard Seed Market Cafe, Montrose) If you attended the SLA conference in Baltimore, ALA in New Orleans, or any other conference/seminar recently, please come and share your experience. You don't need to prepare anything major, just share what you heard, what you learned, notes from a good session, photos, updates from vendors.... This is also a good time to share any ideas or suggestions you might have regarding any future program ideas, meeting venues, etc. Hope to see you there!
Networking - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006 – 6:00 p.m. SLA Meeting at the Gathering Place (The Gathering Place, Cleveland) The Gathering Place has moved to a new home since we last met there, join us and enjoy the new facility including their beautiful garden (weather permitting). Eileen Coan, MA, MLS will present us with a variety of stress management techniques useful in both professional and personal situations, share some of her diverse client service experiences, and give us a tour of the Gathering Place Resource Center.
Dinner and Networking - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006 – 5:45 - 8:45 p.m.
SLA-NORASIST George Mandel Technology Lecture “Information Visualization
and Information Seeking” Dr. Xia Lin of Drexel University will discuss exploring the human's visual intelligence in information seeking...the human computer collaboration. If you've heard of Grokker, AquaBrowser, or content like XRefer, you already have an idea of how the human and computer interact and how the computer can amplify human cognition. Can it help you handle the the overwhelming amount of daily information? Join us at our annual technology meeting and learn more! Registration Deadline: Monday, April 17th, 12 p.m. Details and registration: PDF Tuesday, February 21, 2006 – 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Are you aware of what information your corporation needs to keep for business, legal or regulatory reasons? Are you keeping information that you don't need to? Recent governance issues and government regulations have drawn unprecedented attention to records management and its important role in compliance and risk avoidance; perhaps you have even been tapped to assist with the development of a records program at your organization. Our speaker, Komal Gulich of FirstEnergy Corp., is a records management professional with over 20 years' experience, and will share her experiences with us. She'll give us an overview of the elements of a successful records program, and explain the challenges brought by technology and multiple document formats. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered. We are very grateful to Aptigent LLC for sponsoring this meeting. Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 16th, 4 p.m. Details and registration: PDF. Wednesday, December 14, 2005 – 6:00 p.m. “Inspiring others”…”transforming the profession”…”making a difference”…”leading change”…we recognize these as familiar hallmarks of the information profession. At our next chapter meeting, co-sponsored by the Cleveland Public Library, Science and Technology Department, you’ll have an opportunity to see these phrases applied to people from the 1800s to today, all featured in the NLM touring exhibit! Join your colleagues for this exhibit that features remarkable panel displays with large, compelling photos, two interactive kiosks, and five companion exhibit cases. It’s a blend of information, research, history, and technology. Treat yourself to a quiet spot of luxury, an easy-to-view special exhibit, and superb food. Menu preview: seared ahi tuna martinis, grilled flank steak strips, dim sum pastry pockets, sesame noodle salad with vegetables…and of course, dessert! Registration Deadline: Monday, December 12th. Details and registration: PDF. Thursday, May 26, 2005 – 6:00 - 8:45 p.m. Join us at the Fairview Park County Library in Fairview Park, Ohio for a convivial evening with members of SLA. From Blogs to Industry Research, Doug Mazanec will discuss the methods and resources that he uses to stay current in the ever-changing information landscape of market and industry research. Douglas Mazanec, aka InfoMan, has worked as an independent Research consultant since 1997, providing strategic market research and analysis to major advertising, consulting and financial firms, as well as to start-up companies and non-profits. Prior to establishing his own research practice, Doug spent five years in the marketing and public relations division of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. We extend our gratitude to our sponsor: Registration Deadline: May 20th. Details and registration: PDF. 2005 Betty Burrows Seminar: Steve Abram, Vice President Innovation of Sirsi Corporation and the President 2004-2005 of the Canadian Library Association, will be discussing how we can use emerging technologies to improve our users' lives. As the co-author of the May 1, 2004 Library Journal cover story "Born with a Chip", Stephen will share his insights from his research into the unique behaviors and information seeking skills of the Millenial generation, and how libraries must develop services to adapt to the needs of the Google generation. Wednesday, April 20, 2005 – 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
We extend our gratitude to our sponsors: Registration Deadline: April 15th. Details and registration: PDF. Tuesday, March 22, 2005 – 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
“To Blog or Not to Blog. . .” Plan to attend Nancy Stinson and Chad Boeninger's talk on libraries incorporating blogging into the educational setting. The Cleveland Chapter of the Special Libraries Association and the Northern Ohio Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and Technology invite you to share an evening with your colleagues, learn about the blogging phenomenon and take a tour of a newly restored Cleveland landmark. Registration Deadline: March 15th. Details and registration: PDF. Thursday, February 24, 2005 – 6:00 - 8:45 p.m. “Document Delivery” plus “Incidental Treasures of a Bookman” (Cleveland Public Library’s Treasure Room). Please join members of the Cleveland Chapter of SLA for a night in the Treasure Room. Ed Aichele will describe some of the challenges and changes in Document Delivery; and Jeff Martin, Special Collections Department Librarian, will provide a tour of Cleveland Public Library’s Special Collections Department and present a brief program describing the “Incidental Treasures of a Bookman.” Our thanks to the Cleveland Public Library for sponsorship of this meeting. Registration Deadline: February 18th. Details and registration: PDF. |
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