Green text indicates a PAM-lead event. Black text is for major SLA time slots. Blue text indicates PAM cosponsored sessions.

Time	Sunday, June 3	Monday, June 4	Tuesday, June 5	Wednesday, June 6
		Daily retreat 8:30-5:00	Daily retreat 8:00-4:00
7:00-8:30		Networking Breakfast	Business Meeting	E-books on Steroids (free breakfast)
9:00-10:30		SLA General Session 1	Physics RT	SLA General Session 2
10:30-11		Exhibits
11-11:30		Exhibits	Computer Science RT and Spectroscopic and Crystallographic Info 11:00-12:30 (with Chem)	Astronomy RT I / Poster Session 11-12:30 (with Chem)
11:30-12		PAM-Wide RT	CS RT / Spectroscopic Info.	Astronomy RT I / Poster Session
12-12:30	Newcomers Lunch	PAM-Wide RT	CS RT / Spectroscopic Info.	Astronomy RT I / Poster Session
12:30-1	Newcomers Lunch	PAM-Wide RT	Exhibits / Free Lunch
1-1:30	Newcomers Lunch		Exhibits / Free Lunch	Astronomy RT II
1:30-2		Coolest Session Ever - IPY	Exhibits / Free Lunch	Astronomy RT II
2-2:30	Exhibits	Coolest Session Ever - IPY	Exhibits / Free Lunch	Astronomy RT II
2:30-3	Exhibits	Coolest Session Ever - IPY	Spectacles: How pop culture views Librarians / SLA Membership Meeting
3-3:30	Exhibits	Exhibits	Spectacles: How pop culture views Librarians / SLA Membership Meeting	Mathematics RT
3:30-4	Exhibits	Exhibits	Spectacles: How pop culture views Librarians / SLA Membership Meeting	Mathematics RT
4-4:30	Board Meeting	International Issues	SLA Membership Meeting	Mathematics RT
4:30-5	Board Meeting	International Issues	SLA Membership Meeting
5-5:30	Board Meeting	International Issues
5:30-6	SLA Awards
6-6:30	Ceremony and
6:30-7	Al Gore
7-7:30	Al Gore	PAM Open House 7-10	Book Discussion Group
7:30-8	Early Bird Dinner	PAM Open House	Book Discussion Group	Chamberlin Observatory Tour 7:30-10:30
8-8:30	Early Bird Dinner	PAM Open House		Chamberlin Observatory
8:30-9	Early Bird Dinner	PAM Open House		Chamberlin Observatory
9-9:30	Early Bird Dinner	PAM Open House	IT / PAM Open House 9-Midnight	Chamberlin Observatory
9:30-10		PAM Open House 7-10	IT / PAM Open House	Chamberlin Observatory
10-Midnight			IT / PAM Open House

Sunday, June 3^rd, 2007

Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division Newcomer's Lunch
Sunday, Jun 03, 2007
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Brown Palace Hotel 321 17th Street
All new PAM members are invited to attend this gathering. Come meet some of the "movers and shakers" of the PAM division. Thanks goes to the support of Turpion. This year, it will be at the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202. (http://www.brownpalace.com)

Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division Board Meeting
Sunday, Jun 03, 2007
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Convention Center 712
All Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division board members are invited to attend. Other PAM members are invited to observe the proceedings. (The minutes are posted here -- http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/pam-bulletin/vol35/no1/Pamdiv.htm)

SLA Opening General Session w/ Former VP Al Gore
Sunday, Jun 03, 2007
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Convention Center Korbel Ballroom
The 45th Vice President of the United States, The Honorable Al Gore, will deliver the opening keynote address. Gore is currently on the paper- back best-seller list with the companion book to An Inconvenient Truth,his documentaryon global warming. He expects to release a new book immediately prior to the SLA Annual Conference. Tickets for this are included in full registrations. However, tickets for guests or One-day visitors need to be purchased separately via the VP Package. **SPECIAL NOTE: Must have ticket in-hand to be admitted; tickets will be collected at the door.

Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Early Bird Dinner
Sunday, Jun 03, 2007
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Wynkoop Brewing Company Mercantile Room, 1634 18th Street
All PAM members are invited to attend our annual no-host dinner. Please RSVP to the treasurer, Bob Noel [rnoel@indiana.edu], with prepayment, $31.00. It will be at the Wynkoop Brewing Company, Mercantile Room, 1634 18th Street, Denver 80202. (http://www.wynkoop.com)

Monday, June 4^th, 2007

Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division Networking Breakfast
Monday, Jun 04, 2007
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Hyatt Regency PAM Division Suite
Renew old acquaintances and meet new ones as you enjoy breakfast in the Division Suite.

PAM-Wide Roundtable
Monday, Jun 04, 2007
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Convention Center 503-504
This session provides a forum to discuss issues of interest to physics, astronomy, computer science and mathematics librarians. Some of the topics will be "single-copy, multiple-institution journals repositories", "information literacy and fluency relating to a physics curriculum evaluation", "journal pricing standards and e-only access", a "publisher liaison update", and "the use of PAMnet for interlibrary loan purposes". There will also be time for open discussion of other topics as needed. (See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/conferences/2007/pamwide/, and http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/pam-bulletin/vol35/no1/Pamwideround.htm and http://christinaslibraryrant.blogspot.com/2007/06/sla2007-pamwide-roundtable.html [Unofficial notes])

WOW Session: The Coolest Session Ever: Resources for the International Polar Year
Monday, Jun 04, 2007
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Convention Center 301
The International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008 will be an intense, internationally coordinated campaign of research that will initiate a new era in polar science. Julia Triplehorn will provide a brief historical overview of the International Polar Years. Sharon Tahirkheli, Ross Goodwin and Heather Lane will present "Collaborative Tracking of IPY Publications for the IPY Publications Database". Allaina Howard and Ruth Duerr will present "The International Polar Years: Creating Access to 125 Years of Polar Research". Doria Grimes will present "International Polar Years 2007-2008: Resources on Polar Research in the NOAA Central Library Network, a Selective Bibliography".  (See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/conferences/2007/coolest/Triplehorn.ppt, http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/conferences/2007/coolest/Grimes.ppt, http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/conferences/2007/coolest/Howard.ppt, and http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/conferences/2007/coolest/Tahirkheli.ppt) 

Publisher Liaison Meeting
Monday, Jun 04, 2007
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: PAM Suite in the Hyatt
(See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/conferences/2007/Publiaison07.pdf)

International Issues in Developing Countries
Monday, Jun 04, 2007
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Convention Center 704
Muhammad Shahid Soroya, the winner of the Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division International Award will discuss the the role of Pakistan's Higher Education Commission's Digital Library in promoting research. Evviva Weinraub will discuss the Online Access to Research in the Environment (OARE) program and Yale University's role in this initiative as an academic institution. Daviess Menefee will talk about Elsevier and its role in the Developing World, with a focus on the HINARI project. (See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/pam-bulletin/vol35/no1/Interrel.htm. The presentations can be found within the IRC report at http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/irc/rep07.html.)

Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division Open House
Monday, Jun 04, 2007
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency PAM Division Suite
Meet new friends and old acquaintances at the PAM open house.

Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division Business Meeting and Breakfast
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Hyatt Regency Capitol 4
The Division will conduct its official business during this annual gathering. (See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/pam-bulletin/vol35/no1/Pambus.htm)

Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division Daily Retreat
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency PAM Division Suite
The daily retreat offers PAM members a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the conference.

Physics Roundtable
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Convention Center 501-503
Librarians and publishers with physics responsibilites will discuss relevant issues and developments. Elizabeth Brown will present "Connecting Students: Instant Messaging Reference". Terry Hulbert will talk about "Community Websites to Promote Communication and Networking". Christina Pikas and Pat Viele will present "Mind the Gap: Building Bridges Between Physics Librarians and Physics Faculty". Plenty of time for discussion of other topics will be provided. (See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/pam-bulletin/vol35/no1/Pamround.htm. These are also of interest -- http://www.slideshare.net/cpikas/pikas-sla07-physicists-uses-of-blogs and http://christinaslibraryrant.blogspot.com/2007/06/sla2007-physics-roundtable.html  [Unofficial notes])

Computer Science Roundtable
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Convention Center 401
This session provides an opportunity for librarians who work in the broad computing community (computer science, computer engineering, information technology, etc.) to discuss current issues. (See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/pam-bulletin/vol35/no1/Computer.htm, http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/conferences/2007/csrt/CSroundtable-summary.doc and http://christinaslibraryrant.blogspot.com/2007/06/sla2007-cs-roundtable.html [Unofficial notes])

How to Find Spectra/Crystallography Information
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Convention Center 702
Learn the basics of spectroscopy and crystallography including what they are, listings and descriptions of the various types, key parameters that scientists are seeking, and the key sources where these parameters can be found. This talk will be especially valuable to science librarians who receive questions related to spectroscopy and crystallography. (See http://units.sla.org/division/dche/2007/schedule.htm#spectra)

Spectacles: How Pop Culture Views Librarians
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Convention Center 704
Is the age of the bespectacled, tweedy, shushing librarian that has dogged our profession for decades finally passing? Come share your opinion as the speaker presents and discusses recent portrayals, images and perceptions of librarians in popular culture and the media. (See http://www.librarian-image.net/img07/)

SLA Annual Membership Meeting featuring Candidate Speeches and Association Reports
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Convention Center Korbel

Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Colorado History Museum 1300 Broadway, 3rd floor conference room
Members of the Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division will discuss the book, Einstein's Enigma or Black Holes In My Bubble Bath by C.V. Vishveshwara. We will meet and have dinner in the 3rd floor conference room of the Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80203 (http://www.coloradohistory.org/hist_sites/CHM/Colorado_History_Museum.htm). It is about 7 blocks SE of the Colorado Convention Center.

Information Technology & PAM Division Gold-Digger’s Ball
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2007
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Hyatt Regency Mineral ABC
Last year it was the Pirate Dance Party. This year we will celebrate our resourcefulness with lots of gold and bling!

E-books on Steroids: A Vendor Update
Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: Convention Center 506-507
Many forward-looking vendors of electronic books provide dynamic and interactive access to the contents of their resources. Representatives from ebrary, Knovel, Safari and Springer will discuss their e-book platforms. The moderator will begin the Q&A portion of the session with a set of specific questions. We would also like to CrossRef for their support. Free continental breakfast for the first 100 attendees. (See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/pam-bulletin/vol35/no1/Ebooks.htm  and  http://christinaslibraryrant.blogspot.com/2007/06/sla2007-ebooks-on-steroids.html [Unofficial notes])

SLA Closing General Session with Cartoonist Scott Adams
Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Convention Center Korbel Ballroom
Comedy, Cubicles and Corporate Life The Dilbert comic strip has been called, "the best window into the reality of corporate life that I’ve ever seen," by Mike Hammer, co-author of Reengineering the Corporation. Chances are you have one or two of the side-splitting strips pinned up on your wall at work right now. With the scathing humor for which he’s best known, Scott Adams takes audiences along on his long, strange journey from cubicle dweller to creator of Dilbert, the character with which hundreds of thousands of desk jockeys everywhere have groaningly identified. Adams jokes about the cartoons that didn't make it past the editors (rated PG) and his secret tips for success that you "won't hear anywhere else." Well-versed in the business issues of the day, he also takes questions from the audience.

Astronomy Roundtable I
Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Convention Center 505
Astronomy and astrophysics librarians will discuss relevant issues and developments in the field. (See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/pam-bulletin/vol35/no1/Pamastr.htm  and http://christinaslibraryrant.blogspot.com/2007/06/sla2007-astro-roundtable.html [Unofficial notes])

Astronomy Roundtable II
Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Convention Center 505
Astronomy and astrophysics librarians will discuss relevant issues and developments in the field. (See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/pam-bulletin/vol35/no1/Pamastr.htm and  http://christinaslibraryrant.blogspot.com/2007/06/sla2007-astro-ii.html [Unofficial notes])

New Technologies in Instruction and Training Poster Session
Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Convention Center 710/712
A lively session of poster presentations. Blogs, wikis, podcasts, webinars, RSS feeds, and personal response systems (clickers) are just some of the technologies everyone is talking about. Learn how your colleagues are actually using new technology to communicate with and educate their patrons.

Mathematics Roundtable
Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Convention Center 505
Librarians with mathematics and statistics responsibilities will discuss relevant issues and developments in the field. (See http://units.sla.org/division/dpam/pam-bulletin/vol35/no1/Mathround.htm  and http://sulair.stanford.edu/scholarly_com/colloquium/presentations/yamamoto.pdf)

Tour: Chamberlin Observatory
Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Convention Center Lobby D Entrance
The Chamberlin Observatory (completed in 1894) of the University of Denver is unique among Denver landmarks. The dome houses a 20 inch aperture Clark-Saegmuller refractor and is still functional. An astronomer will provide a tour of the facility, and there will be time for observing astronomical objects, weather permitting. To purchase tickets, click here for Tour Registration.

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