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Sunday, June 5th

2005 Executive (& Advisory) Board Meeting, June 5, 2005: 2:30-4:00PM
Meeting of 2004-05 board members, section chairs, and other interested Division members.
Moderator: Nancy Minter, Director, Library & Information Services, The Urban Institute
Location: Fairmont Royal York, Salon B

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Monday, June 6th

2005 Annual Business Meeting and Breakfast, June 6, 2005: 7:30-8:45AM
Meet DSOC Board members and officers. All interested SLA members welcome.
Moderator: Nancy Minter, Director, Library & Information Services, The Urban Institute
Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 205C

Collections Issues: Building on the Past to Improve the Future, June 6th: 11:30 - 1:00 pm
For librarians who have both reference and collections responsibilities, there is often too little time to evaluate and effectively build collections while meeting the information needs of users. A Reference Librarian and Collection Management Librarian are collaborating to expand the functionality of traditional tutorials to build an “information matrix” that will serve as both a guide to resources for librarians and users as well as a collection evaluation tool. The goal is to provide a tool that will lead users and librarians to needed resources while simultaneously indicating if current resources are meeting user’s needs. From this, more effective, timely collection decisions can be made as user’s needs evolve. Due to their complexity and overlap, electronic Business resources will be used as an example.

Sponsored by the Social Science Division
Corporate Sponsor: Sage

Moderator: Terry B. Hill, Collection Manager for Management and Social Sciences, North Carolina State University
Speakers:
Terry B. Hill – Collection Manager for Management and Social Sciences, North Carolina State University
Bonnie Tijerina - NCSU Libraries Fellow and Business Reference Coordinator, North Carolina State University
Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 205C

Mary Murphy Contributed Papers Session (G&M Section): Geography Markup Language (GML), June 6th: 11:30 - 1:00 pm
The Geography Markup Language (GML) is an XML application that provides a specialized vocabulary for working with geographic data. The main purpose of GML is to provide a standard means of representing information about geospatial features. Come and learn about the latest developments in this new tool.

Sponsored by the Geography & Map Section, Social Science Division

Moderator: Vanette Schwartz, Social Sciences and Maps Librarian, Illinois State University
Speakers: Ron Lake, President, Galdos Systems Inc. Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 203C D

One-Dot Shopping: Finding U.S. Government Statistics on the Web and Having Fun Doing it!, June 6th: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Luckily for all of us, the U.S. government continues to provide access to authoritative statistical information on the web. For example, you can create a customized table of employment data by industry; analyze childhood obesity rates over the last 30 years; or find out how many Baby Boomers will be living and retired by the time you retire. Mary Ellen Bates, super searcher and well-known presenter and writer, will navigate through and highlight what's available from the major portals: firstgov.gov; fedstats.gov; census.gov and more. For novice and experienced searchers.

Sponsored by the Social Science Division
Corporate Sponsor: Dialog Corp.

Moderator: Greta D. Ober-Beauchesne, Research Librarian/Training Coordinator, Joint World Bank-IMF Library
Speakers: Mary Ellen Bates, Bates Information Services Click here to retrieve Mary Ellen's presentation
Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 104B-C

International Reception, Monday, June 6th: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Conversation, connection and cool Canadian canapes! Sip wine, meet the 2005 recipient of the European Special Librarian of the Year (ESLY) Award and welcome international attendees. Join SLA Social Science Division, European Chapter, and International Information Exchange Caucus members. Reception and ESLY Award generously sponsored by Factiva.

Sponsored by:
Social Science Division
European Chapter
International Information Exchange (KIIE) Caucus

Corporate Sponsor: Factiva

Moderator: Ann R. Sweeney, Webmaster, Librarian & Information Officer, European Union – European Commission Delegation & past-Chair, Social Science Division
Speakers:
Sue Henczel, Convenor, CAVAL, Ltd., Collaborative Solutions, Melbourne, Australia
Elizabeth Blankson-Hemans, President, European Chapter, DIALOG
Clare Hart, CEO, Factiva

Location: Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ballroom - Convention Level

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Tuesday, June 7th

Breakfast with the Chair, June 7th: 7:30 am - 8:45 am
Social Science Division new members only. By invitation only.
Here's your chance to meet the current and incoming Chairs to learn what's going on in the Social Science Division and how you might become part of it all. If you receive an invitation, please accept. We are excited to meet and greet you!

Sponsored by the Social Science Division

Speakers:
Linda S. Richer, Librarian, W.E. Upjohn Institute Library
Nancy Minter, Director, Library & Information Services, The Urban Institute Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 201C

Government Mapping session (G&M): Current Developments in Mapping, June 7th: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
With the dramatic rate of change in the world of mapping, librarians need to keep up with the latest developments in national and international mapping. This session features information on the most recent map meetings at IFLA plus a presentation on current issues and trends in Canadian mapping.

Sponsored by the Geography & Map Section, Social Science Division

Moderator: Vanette Schwartz, Social Sciences and Maps Librarian, Illinois State University
Speakers: Mr. David McQuillan, Map Librarian, Unvieristy of South Carolina
Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 203B

Take the Sting Out of Statistics: Basic Concepts, June 7th: 11:30 - 1:00 pm
While many people dreaded the statistics classes they took in college, a working knowledge of the terminology and concepts can be a valuable tool in professional work. If your brain freezes when you hear terms like regression, validity, standard deviation, or statistical significance, this program is for you! Wow your friends by using terms like "meta-analysis" and "non-linear regression," at your next party. Elana Broch earned a Ph.D. in Psychometric Methods, before earning her MLIS. She has nearly 10 years of experience teaching statisics.

Sponsored by the Social Science Division
Corporate Sponsor: Thomson-Scientific

Moderator: Iris Anderson, Group Leader, Research & Information Delivery, Joint World Bank/IMF Library
Speaker: Elana Broch, Ph.D, Librarian, Princeton University. Click here to retrieve Elana's presentation (1mg)
Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 205C

Are You Really Ready for Retirement???, June 7th: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Many of us dream of the day when we don't have to go to work anymore. But for recent retirees the reality often brings emptiness and fear. Learn from an expert librarian and counselor in Marriage and Family Therapy the factors to consider as you approach your retirement years. You will take away a checklist to use to discover how ready your really are for retirement. Retired Members Caucus (KRET) Annual Business Meeting and Royal Tea Break Reception to follow at 5:00 pm, Royal York Fairmont Hotel.

Sponsored by the Social Science Division
Corporate Sponsor: Basch Subscriptions, Inc./The Reference Shelf.

Moderator: Charlotte Kohrs, SLA Retired Members Caucus (KRET)
Speaker: Sandra Spurlock, The Evolution Group, Albuquerque, NM. Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 202B

Spotlight: Urban Sprawl, Community Resources, Evaluation, June 7th: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Join the Transportation (DTRN), Environment & Resources Management (DERM), and Social Science (DSOC) Divisions in an exploration of two urban programs and web resources for program evaluation. "Bring Back the Don," a Toronto citizens' group working to improve the Don River watershed, and Community Information Programs which allow residents to search for essential services are examples of programs that work to improve our physical and social environments. Responsible evaluations are key to their continuance.

Co-sponsors: Social Science Division, Transportation Division, and Environment and Resource Management Divison

Moderator: Elisabeth (Liz) Green, Research Librarian, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation & Chair DSOC Non-Profit Section
Speakers:
Lisa Abbott, Research Librarian, W.K. Kellog Foundation Click here for Power Point presentation
John McDonald, Database Manager, Community Information Program, Peninsula Library System Click here for Power Point presentation
John Wilson, Task Force to Bring Back the Don Click here for Power Point presentation (3mg)
Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 205C

KRET (Retired Members Caucus) Annual Business Meeting and Reception, June 7, 2005: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Royal Tea Break Reception at Fairmont Hotel
KRET (Retired Members Caucus) annual business meeting and reception. Soon-to-be retired SLA members are welcome to attend.

Sponsored by: Retired Members Caucus, and the Social Science Division
Corporate Sponsor: Basch Subscriptions, Inc.

Moderator:Charlotte Kohrs, SLA Retired Members Caucus (KRET) Location: Fairmont Royal York, room tbd

DEDU, DSOC, DMAH Open House, June 7, 2005: 9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Education Divison
Museums-Arts & Humanities Division
Social Science Division
Corporate Sponsor: Factiva
Location: Fairmont Royal York, Salon B

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Wednesday, June 8th

2005-06 Executive & Advisory Board Meeting, June 8, 2005: 7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome incoming DSOC board members! Gather, reflect and plan for the future. Continental breakfast will be served.
Moderator: Linda S. Richer, Librarian, W.E. Upjohn Institute Library
Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 201C

Testing, Testing 1,2,3: A View of Digitization Impact on Testing Libraries, Products and Services, June 8th: 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Digital resources have been used in testing libraries in diverse ways. This session presents both process and products from two major test libraries: ACT and Educational Testing Service (ETS). This session will also include the Information Competencies Initiative Assessment, a collaborative project between ETS and the California State University's Office of Information Competence Initiatives.

Sponsored by the Education and Social Science Divisions

Moderator:Susan H Couch, National Board of Medical Examiners
Speakers:
Jacqueline Snider, Manager, ACT Library, ACT
Karen McQuillen, Information Specialist, ETS
Janet Williams, Director, Education Testing Service (ETS)

Libraries and Librarians in War Zones, June 8th: 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Hear accounts of accomplished librarians who are expert at working in libraries located in conflict zones. Included is an historical overview with restoration and aid efforts, and a session on librarians' roles in a United Nation's peacekeeping mission in East Timor.

Sponsored by the Social Science Division
Corporate Sponsor: Sage Publications

Moderator: Ann R. Sweeney, Webmaster, Librarian & Information Officer, European Union-European Commission Delegation.
Speakers:
Takako Nagumo, Associate Information Officer, Multimedia Resources Unit. and Alissar Khoury, Chief, News Monitoring Unit; News and Media Division, United Nations. Click here for Power Point presentation (5.5mg) UNTAET Handout
Anne Britton, Serials & Electronic Resources Cataloguer, Baker Library, Harvard Business School. Anne Britton, Serials & Electronic Resources Cataloguer, Baker Library, Harvard Business School. Click here for Power Point presentation (1.5mg) War Zones Handout
Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 104A

Geographic Information Systems, June 8th: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a vital and ever changing tool used in many special libraries. Bring yourself up to date on the latest technological developments and software available for use with GIS.

Sponsored by the Geography & Map Section of the Social Science Division.

Moderator: Vanette Schwartz, Social Sciences and Maps Librarian, Illinois State University
Speakers:
Angela Lee, Libraries and Museums Manager, ESRI
Colleen Raymond, Education Industry Manager, ESRI Canada Location: Toronto Convention Centre, Room 201C

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