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May 2004 Volume 63, No. 9 |
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Check out the new products and services from: Special Libraries Association assumes no responsibility for the statements and opinions advanced by the contributors to SLA's publications. Editorial views do not necessarily represent the official views of SLA. Acceptance of advertisement does not imply endorsement of the product by SLA. Subscriptions: Chapter Notes is free to DC/SLA members. Subscriptions to non-members are available at $10 per year. Advertising: Advertising rates effective September 1997 are: $95-1/4 page; $175-1/2 page; $290-full page. For information regarding advertisements, contact the DC/SLA Chapter Notes Business Manager: Kelley Weber Surface Transportation Board Phone: 202-565-1668 Email: weberk@stb.dot.gov EDITOR’S NOTE: Monday, May 17th is the deadline for materials which can be included in the June/July 2004 issue. The issue is distributed approximately three weeks after the deadline. The preferred submission format is a Word document sent via email. Materials for Chapter Notes should be sent to the Editor: Cynthia Holt The Gelman Library George Washington University 2130 H Street NW Washington, DC 20052 Phone: 202-994-1352 Email: holt@gwu.edu Event announcements should also be submitted electronically to the: Listserv Moderator: Kelley Weber Surface Transportation Board Phone: 202-565-1668 Email: weberk@stb.dot.gov DC/SLA Web Committee: Frederik Heller Phone: 202-383-1157 Email: fheller@realtors.org Send address changes for Chapter Notes to: SLA Headquarters ATTN: Address/Name Changes 1700 18th Street NW Washington, DC 20009-2508 |
 President’s Corner: State of the Chapter, DC/SLA 2003-2004 By Susan Fifer Canby, DC/SLA President, sfiferca@ngs.org "Many hands make light work," so the saying goes. With everyone pitching in, DC/SLA had a very vibrant year with recognition, innovations, strategic planning, contributions to our community, and tremendous programming that enticed more than 350 to participate. Thank-you for the opportunity to serve DC/SLA as its President this year, as well as the chance to work with so many of you. The highlights of this year are below. There's more in the full Annual Report that recognizes the many other people who contributed.
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Information: The Critical Link Between CI and Information Managers Information: The Critical Link Between CI and Information Managers was co-sponsored by the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) and DCSLA. The presentation was developed jointly by Barbie Keiser, representing the information management perspective for SLA and Melanie Wing, a competitive intelligence professional at Bank One (Chicago). Due to illness, Ms. Wing was not able to attend the session and Barbie Keiser delivered the talk at Marymount University (Ballston Campus) on Thursday, February 26, 2004 The evening began by defining Competitive Intelligence (a systematic program for gathering, analyzing and making actionable information about competitors' activities, general business trends, and marketplace dynamics that is used to further your own company's goals) and the critical role that information management plays in the process. A series of slides outlined the similarities and differences in responsibilities between CI professionals and information managers during the data collection stage, information compilation, and knowledge analysis. The evening ended with a discussion of new roles/responsibilities emerging for information managers within the CI profession and the competencies that are required for success. Spend a Day With a Special Librarian Submitted by Mykie Howard, mhowa3@gwu.edu Visit a special library throughout April and May during DC/SLA's "Spend A Day with a Special Librarian". This program offers library students, recent graduates, those in career transition, and individuals new to the Washington, DC, area a chance to learn more about our diverse profession. This year we have over 30 libraries participating, so take this unique opportunity to spend part of a day at work with a special librarian. Here is a list of participating libraries:
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Cataloging/Metadata Survey Submitted by Suzanne Pilsk, pilsks@si.edu Are cataloging and/or metadata part of your professional routine? The Committee on Cataloging is conducting a survey of all members in order to receive input for future committee activities and consideration. It is the first part of a two-step survey by the committee to find out about SLA members' interests in cataloging and metadata before considering specific aspects of cataloging and the impact that technology has had on it in more detail. Taking less than 5 minutes to complete, responses to the survey will help the Committee tremendously. The survey can be accessed at www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=11867448708 For more information contact Dorothy McGarry at dmcgarry@library.ucla.edu! DC/SLA at the Annual Conference Three Pillars: Managing Your Library, Archives, and Records - Tuesday, June 8, 3:45-5 p.m. You started as the librarian and were asked to organize your company's records. Or you began in archives and are now managing the library as well. Come and hear three information managers talk about how they made the transition, how they delegate and structure their work teams, what to expect, and pitfalls to avoid. Reception sponsored by Basch Subscriptions, will follow. Presented by: Social Sciences Div.; Museums, Arts & Humanities Div.; Retired Members Caucus; Washington, DC, Chapter Moderator: Iris Anderson, Joint World Bank-IMF Library Speaker(s): Susan Fifer Canby, National Geographic, Libraries & Information Services; Kevin Manion, Consumers Union, Information Center; Pamela Tripp-Melby, International Monetary Fund, Information Welcome New Members! Submitted by Jill Konieczko, jkonieczko@usnews.com Please welcome the following new members to the Chapter:
We would like to add photographs to our archive collection. It would be great to have pictures of past officers, chapter prize winners, final banquets, etc. If any members have photos of people or events, please contact Judy Grosberg at 301-496-6756 or grosberj@mail.nih.gov. |
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Profile on Roger Haley Submitted by Sue Johnson, sueojohnson@msn.com Roger Haley, Librarian Emeritus of the U.S. Senate, was one of those unusual librarians who worked his entire career (33 years) in one library, from his graduate student days until his retirement. The library was prestigiously located in the U.S. Capitol, on the third floor of the Senate wing overlooking the Mall. He joined the library in 1964, a few months after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The library's clientele included very visible, well-known people. Senators Carl Hayden and Sam Irvin were accustomed to doing their own research in the library, and author Robert Caro did research there for his award-winning biographies of Lyndon Johnson. The library provided extensive research and documentation for Senator Robert C. Byrd while he was writing his multi-volume History of the United States Senate. Senator Edward Kennedy had an office, really a hide-away, immediately next door. When Roger retired in 1997, only four Senators who had been in the Senate at the start of his career were still serving Robert Byrd, Edward Kennedy, Strom Thurmond and Daniel Inouye. Roger grew up in the District, and became very familiar with Capitol Hill after his father, a printer at the Government Printing Office, took a new job in the House of Representatives. He would often take Roger to the Capitol as a young boy, and let him wander all through the building. Later Roger graduated from the College at Georgetown University, and entered a doctoral program in Russian Studies there. After completing his course work, he took a position as a reference assistant in the Senate Library (at that time professional library credentials were not required). He discovered he enjoyed library work and after several years he decided to enter library school at the University of Maryland. In 1973, Roger was named to be director, the first to have an MLS degree. While Librarian he gradually professionalized the staff positions and introduced automated services and microforms. The collection, which was started in 1873, consists primarily of legislative materials including the printed text of bills and resolutions, congressional hearings and reports, and the record of the proceedings; books on government, politics, history, and biography were also prominent. The library worked closely with the Library of Congress, especially the Congressional Research Service and the Law Library. Since he has retired, he has earned a private pilot license, and regularly flies to various destinations in neighboring states. He and his wife Mary also pursue their interests in theater, travel, reading and music. DC SLA ACTIVITIES: Special Friends in the DC Chapter include: Kitty Scott, Charles Missar, Lyle and Nancy Minter, Susan Hill, Mary Feldman, and the late Elizabeth Stone and Cathy Jones. SLA ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SINGLE LIBRARIANS, PLEASE NOTE! Roger met his wife, Mary at the SLA Boston Conference of 1986! |
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