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2002 SLA Annual Conference in Los Angeles

An excellent set of programs this year! Our thanks to Georgia Higley. Presentations are linked where possible.

 

DITE CE: Internet Taxonomies and MetaData

Instructor: Margie Hlava

Sponsor: Access Innovations

Putting content on the Internet or your intranet with a flexible, effective, and easy-to-use interface requires a strong meta data set and taxonomy. Meta data and taxonomies are two major components that allow for quick, easy navigation and excellent search results. When linked to well-formed data, they create the basis of successful sites. Meta data has evolved quickly over the last three years, and many options are now available. Taxonomy management deals with the core concern of content developers and disseminators - how to quickly convey the precise meaning of a record or document so that it can be found quickly and accurately.

 

TechStorm: Technology Brainstorm and Environmental Scan- A Strategic Planning Facilitated Workshop

This interactive workshop presents short sketches of key future technologies as well as facilitated discussion about each technology and it's potential impact on libraries and information centre operations. And, you get a potentially unique deliverable as the workshop leaders capture the discussions and produce a document to arrive in your hands after the conference that can serve as an environmental scan - virtually ready to insert in your strategic plan document and process.

 

Changes to AACR2R and Their Impacts on Cataloging

Moderators: Mr. Paige G. Andrew, Faculty Maps Cataloger, Pennsylvania State University Libraries
Ms. Suzanne Pilsk, Smithsonian Institution Libraries

Speakers: Ms. Mary L. Larsgaard, Assistant Head, Map and Imagery Laboratory, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara
Ms. Sara Shatford Layne, Head, Cataloging Division, Science and Engineering Library, UCLA
Mr. Adam L. Schiff, Principal Cataloger, University of Washington Libraries

Substantial changes have been proposed and approved/implemented by the Joint Steering Committee for Revision of AACR (JSC), to be published in 2002. Join us in learning about changes to cartographic materials (Chapter 3), electronic resources (Chapter 9), and continuing resources (Chapter 12) from a panel of cataloging experts in these areas. Take this opportunity to ask questions and discuss changes and impacts. An overview of the procedures relating to changing AACR2 will also be presented.

Cosponsored by: Information Technology Division
Committee on Cataloging
Geography & Map Division

 

Byting Edge: Data Visualization

Moderator: Mr. Ray Lewis, Vice-President, INSPEC

Speakers: Mr. Richard Kurt, Sr. Technical Information Specialist, 3M
Dr. Kevin Boyack, Sandia National Laboratories
Dr. Nils Newman, Search Technology

Data Visualization: solving information overload: "Information overload" ... a problem that we all face. A potential solution receiving much attention in the information community is "Data Visualization." Large block of data are depicted in the forms of diagrams or pictures representing higher-order patterns, allowing the human eye-brain relationship to quickly absorb and analyze the embedded information.

 

Information Architecture

Speakers:
Ms. Gretchen McNeely, Research Librarian, Ardesta LLC
Mr. Chris Ewing, Web Manager, Norris Medical Library, University of Southern California
Ms. Dominique Turnbow, University of California, Los Angeles

Web design & navigation techniques: With the advent of the Internet and its pervasive presence in library environments, it is becoming more and more crucial for information professionals to understand the basics of information architeture (IA) and how to put its principles into practice. Panelists will introduce IA concepts, its relationship to librarianship, and the role of the information architect.

 

Now Playing: Automating the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Margaret Herrick Library

Speakers: Ms. Vionnette Dover Sellers, Information Systems Coordinator, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Ms. Anne Coco, Graphic Arts Librarian, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

An ILS for the AMPAS library: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is best known for the ceremony bestowing golden statuettes on members of the film community, but the Academy is much more than Oscar. The AMPAS funds the Margaret Herrick Library. In 2001 the library purchased an integrated library system, which required an examination of the library's special collections of posters, clipping files, and as well as library standards, practices, and staff responsibilities.

 

Surviving Systems Migration: keep it simple

Moderator: Mr. S. Michael Kim, Oklahoma State University

Speakers: Dr. Peter Noerr, Muse Global, Inc. - Powerpoint presentation
Ms. Sandy Spurlock, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute - Powerpoint presentation
Ms. Paula Galbraith, Solutia, Inc. Powerpoint presentation

Have you struggled with migrating from one library management system to another? Or have you struggled with migrating external bulk data into your system? In today's fast-paced environment, no one system can serve all your needs and last for an extended time period. Migrating one system to another is inevitable, but libraries must maintain the consistency and integrity of the existing data on the system during the migration process. This session will include three speakers with practical experience in system migration and knowledge of management systems.