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2003 SLA Annual Conference in New York

An excellent set of programs, open houses, and continuing ed for the Information Technology Division this year! Our thanks to Georgia Higley. Presentations will be linked where possible.

 

ITE 2003 Continuing Education

ITE CE: Give Me Strength: the Hows and Whys of E-journals

Instructor: Holly Bussey and Leslie Burke

Sponsor: EBSCO

Participants will receive a thorough overview into electronic journals. The practical aspects of e-journal management will be examined--tools available, expectations of vendors, and the librarians' work. Collection development implications will be examined. Topics inlude: changes in serials publishing; e-journal business terminology, economics of journal publishing and publisher considerations, difficulties faced by librarians concerning e-journals, and sources for managing electronic journals.

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.

 

ITE CE: Newsletter Production: Getting the Word Out

Speaker: Christine Olson

Newsletters play an important role in projecting a library's brand image and increasing value perceptions. This workshop offers tips and practical information aimed at jumpstarting newsletter production. The instructor will discuss planning processes, design and writing considerations, and production options for both paper and electronic newsletters. Topics include editorial calendars, templates, pdf files, e-newsletters, and news scrolls. For novice and seasoned editors alike who are responsible for producing their library newsletter, who want to convert paper to electronic news, or who are exploring newsletters for web site content.

 

ITE CE: TechStorm: Technology Brainstorm & Environmental Scan- A Strategic Planning Facilitated Workshop

Instructors: Jane Dysart, Dysart & Jones, and Stephen Abram, VP, Micromedia Proquest

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. Where can we look for new technologies? How do we choose appropriate technologies? What new services could be based on these new technological opportunities? What improvements can we make to current services? Facilitators will stretch the thinking of participants to consider new technologies and their applicability to information control and services.

ITE 2003 Conference Programs

Metadata Standards: what's new & how will they impact your work

Speakers:

Marcia Zeng, Kent State University

Jerome McDonough, New York University

Rebecca Guenther, Library of Congress

Metadata standards have become widely accepted in organizing information resources of both print and non-print. The most noticeable standards activities include Metadata Encoding & Transmission Standards (METS) and METS extension schema Metada Object Description Schema (MODS). By using the new XML technologies, METS and its extension schemas are bridging AACR2 and MARC with the new technology to make it easier and more effective for the cataloging and management of information resources. Do you want to know how these standards will impact your work? Come to this session to find out more!

 

Managing Technology Centers

Speaker: Robert Swann, CAS

Moving a massive collection of computer hardware and communications equipment into a new facility is a formidable challenge. But doing so, as CAS had to do, without disrupting the flow of online information to STN customers around the world makes it more difficult and even more essential to get it right. This presentation will describe how CAS accomplished the successful transfer of data processing operations to a new state-of-the-art data center, with no negative impact on the search activity of customer or the mission-critical work of CAS staff who build and maintain CAS databases.

 

DITE Diversity and Mentoring Breakfast

Facilitator: Erma Dell'Aquila

Have a Mentoring Moment. Become part of the "mentoring moments" knowledge base. Tap into individual expertise for grant writing, job interviewing, budgets, etc. Get connected and share experiences. Breakfast and network with professionals in non-traditional ccupations. Learn who, what and why non traditional jobs are surviving today's economy. Listen to speakers. Celebrate Diversity!

 

Web Accessibility :

Speaker: Matt May, Web Accessibility Specialist, W3C Web Accessibility Initiative

While the promise of the Web is being realized by millions of users, many more are waiting to grasp its full potential. The W3C Web Accessibility initiative issues guidelines for Web content, authoring tools, browsers and media players to ensure that Web resources are truly usable by all. This session will cover the standards as they exist today; the work of W3C and WAI; current and future policies on accessibility, including Section 508; the value of valid code and good authoring tools on accessibility; how good accessibility practices promote searching and archiving; and how to prepare your organization to design with accessibility in mind.

 

Wearable Technology, Mobile Technology

Staff of the MIT Media Laboratory will discuss the emerging field of wearable/mobile technology.

 

Government Information: Access Transforms Society

Speakers: Dave Banisar, Deputy Director, Privacy International

Harrison "Lee" Rainie, Pew Internet and American Life Project Dr. Kenneth Thibodeau, Director, ERA, National Archives and Records Administration Access to public sector information has never been easier, leading to an increasing number of decisions that agencies need to make in terms of what should be offered when, in which formats/media, and by which methods (push-vs-pull). This session will highlight some of those difficulties, illustrating how the use of information technology by governments has altered the relationship between citizens and governing bodies. Topics to be covered include: freedom of information--experiences around the globe; e-governments and e-citizenry, perpetual access--ERA for posterity, and printing and publishing--new entities, new rules.

 

Distance Services: Libraries Without Walls

Speakers: Deborah S. Garson, Harvard University
Carla Lillvik, Harvard University
Elizabeth Bibby, Harvard Business School
Jana Ronan, University of Florida
 

The way we serve our clientele is changing rapidly. Speakers will address the challenges and issues for providing distance services. Discussion will consider characteristics of distance services users, technological support, copyright, and document delivery. How are we serving our off-site users/clients? What are the main issues in promoting and delivering distance services? What is involved in the field of "distance librarianship?" What is the effect of distance services on libraries/information centers? How do we identify and serve remote users? How do we evaluate these services? Distance delivery of library services raises issues of personnel, types of services, access to resources, and administration/management. Come learn and engage our panelists who will present their experiences and individual perspectives with distance services for academic and corporate constituencies.

 

Gender & the Information Technology Professional

Speaker: Sharyn Ladner, University of Miami - Powerpoint presentation, References (Word file), PDF version

How have women specialized librarians and information professionals attained success in information-related fields? What stumbling blocks did they encounter and how did they overcome them? What are their keys to a successful career--and how do they define success? Sharyn Ladner presents the results of her doctoral research on women with high-tech information skills working in corporate and other organizational environments. Her findings may surprise you.

Board and Business Meetings

DITE 2002-2003 Board Meeting

Members of the 2002-2003 Board of the Information Technology Division will meet.

DITE Business and Awards Tea

Members of the Information Technology Division are invited to the DITE annual business meeting to contribute to the Division's activities. Division awards will be presented at this meeting.

DITE 2003-2004 Board Meeting

Members of the 2003-2004 Board of the Information Technology Division will meet.

 

Open Houses

Live From New York...It's Saturday Night!

Mystery Night with DITE

Discover the Information Technology Division Open House

Conference attendees are invited to get acquainted with the Information Technology Division (DITE). Learn about Division activities and the various sections that make DITE the best division of SLA!

 

The Future Is Just Out Of Reach--A Science Fiction Evening & Open House

Speaker: Paul Levinson, author of Consciousness Plague

Paul Levinson, a science fiction author published by TOR Books, discusses the impact of technology on society and how they use technology in their books. A book signing and open house follow the author discussion.