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If any information below is incorrect, send updates and changes to Krista Mantsch .
About the Chapter | External Relations | Communications
Employment | Program Support | Strategic Planning
Students/Young Professionals | Group Chairs
About the Chapter
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2009 SLA Conference Committee
 Sharon Lenius
National Guard
1411 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Arlington, VA 22202
703-601-2710
sharon.lenius@us.army.mil
Nancy Minter
Urban Institute Library
2100 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-261-5534
nminter@ui.urban.org
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Archivist
Dave Long
11020 Naples Court
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
703-767-8180
dlong@dtic.mil
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The Archivist for DC/SLA is responsible for insuring the preservation of the materials
that document the day to day activities of the chapter. S/he works to collect non-current
records from outgoing officers and insures that they are transferred to the Washingtoniana
Division of the DC Public Library, where the DC/SLA archives are stored. If you wish to do
research using the DCSLA archives contact the Archivist for the Washingtoniana Division at
202/727-1213. (More...)
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Awards
 Sheryl Rosenthal
Chief, Branch of Electronic Resources and Content Management
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
202/551-5459
Fax: 202/772-9326
rosenthals@sec.gov
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The Chair of the Awards Committee
is responsible for administering the Chapter's awards program, which seeks
to recognize outstanding contributions of Chapter members both to the Association
and to the Chapter. The Committee's principal functions are to identify
and nominate candidates from the Washington, DC Chapter for awards from
the Association and to select candidates for awards to Chapter members
presented by the Chapter at the annual business meeting.
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Elections
Layla Voll
Washington Hospital Center
William Glew Library (21-2A)
110 Irving Street
Wasington, DC 20010
202-877-5296 (w)
layla_voll@hotmail.com
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The Elections Committee
is charged with the conduct of Chapter elections, counting and tabulating all ballots,
notifying candidates of the election results prior to official announcement, and reporting
the results of the election to the membership at the annual business meeting and at any special
meetings.
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Ethics Ambassador
Anne Caputo
Dow Jones
1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1103
Washington , DC 20036
Office: 202-862-6632
Fax: 202-862-6697
Cell: 703-629-1747
anne.caputo@dowjones.com
Jessica Beauchamp
1-703-472-0484
jessicabeau@yahoo.com
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Metrics
Marina V. Kisunko
Security and Exchange Commission
450 5th St NW
Washington, DC 20549
Phone: 202-551-5455
Fax: 202-772-9326
kisunkom@sec.gov
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Nominations
 Shirley Loo
Congressional Research Service
101 Independence Ave. SE, LM 215
Washington, DC 20540
202-707-6785
sloo@crs.loc.gov
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Nominations Committee Chairperson
coordinates activities of the Nominations Committee to create a
list of candidates for Chapter offices; contacts each candidate for acceptance
letter and vita; reports candidate list to the Board of Directors; and
coordinates the distribution of ballots.
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External Relations
Community Relations, Fundraising
Kenlee Ray
1930 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-483-2423
KenleeR@aol.com
Richard Huffine
3636 16 th St. Nw, #31250
Washington, DC 20010
202-253-3511 (c)
703-648-7182 (w)
richardhuffine@yahoo.com
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The Community Relations/Fundraising Committee
is responsible for developing and implementing the Chapter's community relations programs,
activities and fundraising efforts.
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Consultation
Bill Schoeffler
wschoeffler@navigantconsulting.com
Consulting Committee Members:
Kimberly Allen
Joanne Berger
Susan Fouriner
Victoria Harriston
Erika Howder
Gail Kouril
Nina M. Lane
Ann Parham
Rosemary Russo
Nancy Stewart
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The Consultation Service is maintained for requestor organizations
seeking professional advice leading to the organization of a library or expansion
of an existing information service or facility. The service is intended to encourage
the establishment or expansion of special libraries and information centers.
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International Relations
Eileen E. Rourke
2939 Van Ness St. NW, #819
Washington, DC 20008
202-364-5949 (h)
917-770-7404 (c)
infoeer@yahoo.com
Victor Monti
127 S. Fairfax St., # 145
Alexandria, Va 22314
703-624-8272
vthevector@gmail.com
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The International Relations Committee
is responsible for developing and implementing the Chapter's international relations programs and
activities.
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International Twinning
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The International Twinning Committee
is responsible for overseeing the chapter's twinning project with a developing country librarian.
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Communications
Events Calendar
(print and online)
Alison Ince
National Geographic Society
1145 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 857-7054
aince@ngs.org
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The Events Calendar keeps
members up-to-date with the chapter's activities and events. If you would like a notice posted, contact Alison Ince.
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Chapter Notes Business
Manager
Charlotte White
Federal Maritime Commission
800 North Capitol St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20573
(202) 523-5762
Fax: 202-523-5738
cwhite@fmc.gov
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If special librarians purchase your
services or products, advertise in Chapter
Notes. The Washington, DC Chapter is SLA's second largest chapter
with nearly 1200 members. Our rates per insertion are: 1/4 page $95; 1/2
page $175; Full page $290. |
Chapter Notes Editors:
Editor-in-Chief
Jenny O'Shea
oshea.jenny@gmail.com
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Chapter
Notes is the newsletter of the DC Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (SLA). It is published nine times per year.
Material for Chapter Notes should be sent to the editor. Contributions are always welcomed. The preferred submission format is MSWord document sent via e-mail sent to the editor.
Deadlines are generally the 2nd Friday of each month and are posted in Chapter Notes. The issue is distributed approximately three weeks after the deadline. (More...) |
Chapter Discussion List
Ms. Gulnar Nagashybayeva
Government Documents Librarian
NOAA Central Library
SSMC-3, 2nd fl., E/OC4
1315 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel. 301-713-2607, ext. 143
gulnar.nagashybayeva@noaa.gov
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The Chapter Discussion List
was created to encourage discussion among chapter members and for sending announcements and
job postings.
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Web Committee
Krista Mantsch
(Webmaster)
National Geographic Society
1145 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
202/457-8450
Fax: 202/429-5731
Kmantsch@ngs.org
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The Web Committee consists of the Chapter
Webmaster and Committee members who see to it that the DC/SLA Chapter Web Site operates smoothly,
provides current and accurate information on the chapter, and facilitates communication amongst
all chapter members. (More...)
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2009 Conference Communications
Karen Huffman
National Geographic Society
1145 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-857-7061
khuffman@ngs.org
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Employment
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Jobs
Betsy Hageman
bhageman@nacds.org
Mary Talley
Axelroth & Associates
2409 Dexter Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
202/363-1056
Cell: 301/602-2657
Fax: 202/363-1057
mtalley@axelroth.com
Deborah Brightwell
InfoCurrent - Branch Manager
815 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 350
Washington, DC 20006
202-775-1890
deborah.brightwell@infocurrent.com
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The Employment Committee acts
as a clearinghouse for employment information. It is the purpose of this
committee to facilitate the communication of employment opportunities and
candidate availability between interested parties. To achieve this result
it is desirable that this committee function with a high degree of efficiency
and accessibility. (More...)
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Professional Enhancement Day
Mary Reusch
InfoCurrent - Account Representative
815 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 350
Washington, DC 20006
202-775-1890
mary.reusch@infocurrent.com
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Professional Enhancement Day provides information and networking opportunities for professionals who are experiencing career disruption, re-entering the job market, or transitioning careers. (More...)
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Program Support
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Membership
 Julia Leggett
202-707-6779
jleggett@crs.loc.gov
Kendra Armwood
404-514-0130
kendra.armwood@gmail.com
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Membership Committee Chairperson's
responsibility is to send out Welcome Letters and other new member information
on a monthly basis to our new members. Every month the Chair also e-mails
the new member names to the Chapter Notes editors. The Chair may also divide
up the new member names and e-mail them to the DC/SLA Board members, so
the Board members can call the new members personally welcoming them to
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Joint Spring Workshop
Anne Linton
Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20037
202-994-1826 (w)
301-593-7140 (h)
alinton@gwu.edu or
mlbaml@gwumc.edu
Committee
Terrie R. Wheeler, AMLS
Chief, Gorgas Memorial Library
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research / Naval Medical Research Center
503 Robert Grant Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910-7500
(301) 319-7161
terrie.wheeler@amedd.army.mil
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The Joint Spring Workshop
is an Annual event in which several library associations work together
to put on a common all day program in May.
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Book Club
Layla Voll
Washington Hospital Center
William Glew Library (21-2A)
110 Irving Street
Wasington, DC 20010
202-877-5296 (w)
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The Book Club was created to allow members to discuss books which can help them in their professional development. (More...)
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Hospitality
Ginger Richards
202-465-2669 (c)
202-378-9670 (h)
ginger@ned.org
Michele Worthington
Library Services & Content Management
US Government Printing Office
202.512.2075 (W)
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The responsibility of the Hospitality Chair is to work in conjunction with the President Elect to plan the food and space requirements for the years programs. The Hospitality Chair will have a committee of volunteers to help with taking reservations, making nametags and other duties as needed. The Hospitality Chair needs to be conscious of budget considerations in planning events and attempt to provide venues accessible and appealing to a wide variety of members.
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Strategic Planning
Chair:
Gail Kouril
RAND Washington Library
Library Manager
1200 South Hayes Str.
Arlington, VA
22202-5050
703/413-1100 x5333
Fax: 703/414-4721
gkouril@rand.org
Committee Members:
Catherine Kitchell
Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.
Library, Room N200
1231 25th Street NW
Washington, DC 20037-1197
202/452-4432
Fax: 202/452-4084
ckitchel@bna.com
Jean Tatalias
Mitre Corporation
MS W051
1820 Dolley Madison Blvd.
McLean, VA 22102
703/883-6486
Fax: 703/883-3350
tatalias@mitre.org
Anne Caputo
Dow Jones & Company
1025 Connecticut Avenue
Suite 1103
Washington, DC 20036
202-862-6632 (w)
703-629-1747 (c)
292-862-6697 (f)
anne.caputo@dowjones.com
 Sage Hulsebus (Ex-Officio)
Librarian
Freedom Forum and Newseum
301-957-3215
shulsebus@freedomforum.org
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The Strategic Planning Committee is responsible for
the ongoing maintenance and review of Chapter activities and for proposing long term projects
and objectives which reflect the interests of Chapter members. The Chapter's
mission statement, strategies
and Strategic
Planning Committee Report (MS Word) are available on this web site. |
Students/Young Professionals
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Programming Co-Chairs:
Michelle Melencio
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Library Information Specialist
Discovery Creative Technology Center
8054 Kennett St, 1st Fl
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240-662-4725
Michelle_Melencio@discovery.com
Emily Huston
Information Technology Resource Provider
ASRC Aerospace Corporation
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
400 Dulany St
Remsen Building, Room 1A41C
Alexandria, VA 22314
571-272-2544
Emily.Huston@uspto.gov
Committee Members:
Karen Stahl
Reference Librarian
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Public Document Room, O1F13
11555 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Maryland 20852-2738
301-415-4737
karen.stahl@nrc.gov
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The Young Professionals Group sponsors social and volunteer
activities.(More...)
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Student Scholarships
Chair:
Michael Kolakowski
3601 Connecticut Ave., NW #317
Washington, DC 20008
202-686-9471 (h)
mwkolakowski@yahoo.com
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The Student Scholarships are competitive awards given to students who are Washington, D.C. Chapter members and enrolled n ALA-accredited library schools. |
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David Shumaker
Clinical Associate Professor
School of Library and Information Science
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 20064
202-319-5551
shumaker@cua.edu
Michele Masias
Law Librarian
US Department of Justice
Patrick Henry Library
202-616-7734
michele.masias@usdoj.gov
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Group Chairs
Business Information Finders
Michael Gruenberg
mgruenberg@csa.com
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Business
Information Finders (BIF) is an informal group of information professionals
whose interests include business and economic data and sources. We are
made up of special, public, & academic librarians, information brokers,
analysts, publishers & vendors, and general researcher. Our events
are free and open to the public. We meet irregularly throughout the year,
generally in the evenings at the Arlington Public Library. Occasionally
we have field trips to visit collections of distinction. (More...)
To learn more about Business Information Finders, join BIF-L. Send e-mail
to listproc@listproc.georgetown.edu,
put nothing in the subject line, in the message space type "subscribe BIF-L
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Cataloging
Suzanne C. Pilsk
Cataloging Services
Smithsonian Institution Libraries
PO Box 37012
Natural History Building, Room 30- MRC 0154
Washington, DC 20013-7012
202-633-1646
Fax: 202-786-2866
pilsks@si.edu
Miachel Chesnes
Goddard Space Flight Center
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The Cataloging Committee was established for SLA members to discuss, exchange ideas, study, monitor, and review topics related to cataloging and classification of all formats. As DC/SLA's representative, Suzanne C. Pilsk shares with the Chapter information about cataloging issues and to brings forth to the Committee cataloging needs of the membership. Suzanne is also a regular contributor to our Chapter Notes. To read her past articles visit the Chapter Notes Archives. (More... ) |
Government Division
James Lent
18120 Truffle Lane
Boyds, MD 20841
202-513-0881 (W)
jmslent@yahoo.com
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Legal Liaison
Kate Martin
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
1900 K Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
202-496-7752
kmartin@mckennalong.com |
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Military Librarian
Deborah E. B. Keller
Librarian (Engineering)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
HECSA Library
Humphreys Engineer Center
7701 Telegraph Road
110 Casey Building
Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
703-428-7432
deborah.eb.keller@us.army.mil |
The Military Librarians' Group (MLG) became a recognized unit of DC SLA in the
early 1950’s. Programs range from military history to current topics in information science.
Activities include tours, performances, lectures, book talks, SLA virtual seminars, luncheons,
and dinners. While mainly aimed at information professionals working for or with the Department
of Defense, MLG events are open to all chapter members. Participants also support the other
programs within the chapter. The group makes an effort to sponsor four to five events each year.
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News
Sabrina I. Pacifici
The New York Times Washington Bureau
1627 I St NW
Washington DC 20006
Phone: 202-862-0316
spacific@nytimes.com
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The DC News Group serves the
professional interests of news librarians, library school students, and
others interested in news and journalism organizations. The purpose of
the News Group is to provide learning and networking opportunities for
its members. Members' interests include online and CD-ROM products for
end-users, internet and intranet applications, investigative and computer-assisted
reporting, digital and photo archiving and indexing, journalism education,
and professional development for news librarians. Activities include site
visits, seminars, brown-bag lunches, and discussions about national professional
meetings. |
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