tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89048221341612836092024-02-18T19:44:07.961-08:00NCSLA Info-SharingNCSLA Blog Info-SharingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-3400324207038126452011-04-13T13:53:00.000-07:002011-04-13T14:20:41.553-07:00<strong>Call for Papers and Posters: 2011 Mid-Atlantic Chapter (MAC) of the MLA Annual Meeting</strong></t> <br /><p>The Contributed Papers and Posters committees of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MLA) invite you to help us "Capitalize on our Strengths" by sending your proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2011 MAC MLA Annual Meeting in Richmond, Virginia from October 10 through 12, 2011 at the Omni Richmond Hotel in downtown Richmond. Papers and posters may range from innovative program descriptions to reports on collaborative outreach activities to behind the scenes technical innovation, from hospital library to academic library to special library. The new MAC Research & Assessment Committee is especially interested in learning about research in librarianship that might benefit from a grant, so we are encouraging presentations on research activities. Contributed paper and poster topics are as unlimited as your imagination, talents, and creativity can devise. There will be two contributed paper and two poster sessions:</p><br /><ul><br /><li><strong>Contributed papers</strong> will be presented on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 10:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. and Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. </li><br /><li><strong>Poster sessions</strong> will be on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. and Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 10:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Each poster should have one person available during the session it is presented. </li></ul>For both paper and poster abstracts, please submit a blinded abstract as well as your regular abstract. For <strong>contributed paper</strong> proposals, submit a 300 word abstract to describe your paper. Include your name, position title, address, phone number, and email address. The abstract should be sent to: <a href="mailto:dlladd@vcu.edu" target="_blank">dlladd@vcu.edu</a>; or Dana Ladd, Community Health Education Center Librarian, Community Health Education Center, 1200 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298-0582. For <strong>poster</strong> proposals, submit a 300 word abstract to describe your poster. Include your name, position title, address, phone number, and email address. The abstract should be sent to: <a href="mailto:mehenderson@vcu.edu" target="_blank">mehenderson@vcu.edu</a>; or Margaret Henderson, Research & Education Librarian, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, 509 North 12th Street, Richmond, VA 23298-0582. <strong>Abstracts are due June 15, 2011. </strong>Use of a structured abstract is encouraged. For more information on writing a structured abstract, please see MLA's Research Section's <a href="http://research.mlanet.org/structured_abstract.html" target="_blank">"The Structured Abstract: An Essential Tool for Researchers."</a> If your paper or poster describes a research project, please let us know, and if possible, let us know what type of research. For information on how to classify research, see <a title="Inventory of research methods for librarianship and informatics" href="http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=314107" target="_blank">"Inventory of Research Methods for Librarianship and Informatics,"</a> published in the January 2004 issue of Journal of the Medical Library Association and available at PubMed Central. Please also consult the <a title="MLA Style Manual Index" href="http://mlanet.org/publications/style/" target="_blank">MLA Style Manual</a> for guidance on style, spelling, and grammar.Tamikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05549272158087752768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-54126575052725264952011-04-13T13:46:00.000-07:002011-04-13T13:53:04.817-07:002011 MAC/MLA Annual Conference<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicr9Pq4JiPOjGDRjO-jtMgn5J6427M6r1mnG4qJhegkoxmvV2UQSX02AfhAteC-yx5YhGQ7aUYD3D6W0pxAL-ENgpXhKoGqTwRGedMD6XLP38SXWmJX3GtWjrmPqIUFjFeo4IU15TfBuSA/s1600/mac-mla.png"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyH4l4csK5dOXeG5By3VNS-Rq3Re6JJYRxsG45Ph-VqGN05XhsU9m8N9u5_fN5OPKwgZxBd0_DB_s6MceV5CG2yN5PXVkNyAL34yvMYpBy8-NUTj0Tu5gkjNP6vRg4e7QQrh-4TezZJtiV/s1600/mac-mla.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595173234566429538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 164px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyH4l4csK5dOXeG5By3VNS-Rq3Re6JJYRxsG45Ph-VqGN05XhsU9m8N9u5_fN5OPKwgZxBd0_DB_s6MceV5CG2yN5PXVkNyAL34yvMYpBy8-NUTj0Tu5gkjNP6vRg4e7QQrh-4TezZJtiV/s320/mac-mla.png" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><strong>Please Save the Date!</strong> October 10 – October 12, 2011 2011 Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Medical Library Association’s Annual Conference </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Capitalize on Our Strengths </div><br /><div>Omni Richmond Hotel Richmond, Virginia </div><br /><div>Conference Registration Early bird registration is $200 by 09/02/2011; $250 after 09/02/2011 Conference Schedule CE classes and the Welcome Reception will be held on Monday, October 10. The meeting program will take place on Tuesday, October 11 – Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Lodging for the Meeting The deadline for making hotel reservations at the conference rate is September 19, 2011. The conference rate is $129/night plus tax and $10/night for valet parking for those staying overnight in the conference hotel. Alternate parking opportunities will be available for individuals not staying in the conference hotel. Make your hotel reservations online at: <a href="http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Richmond/MeetingFacilities/MACMLA10.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Richmond/MeetingFacilities/MACMLA10.aspx</a> The official conference website will be available in April 2011. For more information, please contact Shannon Jones @ <a href="mailto:sdjones@vcu.edu" target="_blank">sdjones</a><a href="mailto:sdjones@vcu.edu" target="_blank">@</a><a href="mailto:sdjones@vcu.edu" target="_blank">vcu</a><a href="mailto:sdjones@vcu.edu" target="_blank">.</a><a href="mailto:sdjones@vcu.edu" target="_blank">edu</a>, or Barbara Wright @ <a href="mailto:bawright@vcu.edu" target="_blank">bawright</a><a href="mailto:bawright@vcu.edu" target="_blank">@</a><a href="mailto:bawright@vcu.edu" target="_blank">vcu</a><a href="mailto:bawright@vcu.edu" target="_blank">.</a><a href="mailto:bawright@vcu.edu" target="_blank">edu</a>.</div></div>Tamikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05549272158087752768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-59930675898838646982011-03-04T05:13:00.000-08:002011-03-04T05:16:43.520-08:00Candidates for 2012 Board of Directors Announced<p><strong>For President-Elect:<br /></strong>David Cappoli, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Ca.<br />Deb Hunt, Information Edge, San Leandro, Ca.<br /><br /><strong>For Chapter Cabinet Chair-Elect<br /></strong>Constance Ard, Answer Maven, Louisville, Ky.<br />Debbie Schachter, Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver, Canada<br /><br /><strong>For Division Cabinet Chair-Elect<br /></strong>Ann Koopman, Thomas Jefferson University, Broomall, Pa.<br />Catherine Lavallée Welch, University of South Florida Polytechnic, Lakeland, Fl.<br /><br /><strong>For Director (two positions)<br /></strong>Marilyn Bromley, Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., Alexandria, Va.<br />Hal Kirkwood, Purdue University, West Lafayette, In.<br />Jane Macoustra, Tai-Pan Research, Surrey, United Kingdom<br />Chris Zammarelli, ATSG, Arlington, Va.</p><p>For more information check out the SLA press release at<br /><a href="http://www.sla.org/content/SLA/pressroom/pressrelease/11pr/2011-02PR.cfm">http://www.sla.org/content/SLA/pressroom/pressrelease/11pr/2011-02PR.cfm</a></p>Tamikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05549272158087752768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-44927843513449142522010-12-14T05:42:00.000-08:002010-12-14T05:43:34.796-08:00Call for Papers for the 2011 Sci-Tech Paper Session at SLA Annual ConferenceCALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE 2011 SCI-TECH CONTRIBUTED PAPERS SESSION at the Special Libraries Association Annual Conference, June 12-15, 2011, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA<br />SESSION THEME: "Data: The Next Generation”<br />DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: January 14, 2011<br />SLA DIVISION CO-SPONSORS: Sci-Tech and Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition <br />DESCRIPTION: <br />Data curation is the active and on-going management of data through its lifecycle of interest and usefulness to scholarly and educational activities across the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. Data curation activities enable data discovery and retrieval, maintain data quality, add value, and provide for re-use over time. This new field includes representation, archiving, authentication, management, preservation, retrieval, and use. (GSLIS-UIUC)<br /> There is a growing demand by taxpayers, funding agencies, researchers and major scientific journal publishers for access to data being produced during scientific inquiry. Patrons need access to digital data, information about data management plans, data curation, and more. Data curation is creating new roles, opportunities, and challenges for libraries. We are looking for papers that speak to the current and future impacts of data curation on library collection development, service models, instruction, policies, infrastructure (e.g. personnel, financial, technological), etc. How are you engaging researchers and colleagues? How are you educating yourself and others about opportunities? Do you have active programs managing, evaluating, or archiving data? <br />ELIGIBILITY: Any SLA member is welcome to submit an abstract for consideration. Preference will be given to members of the sponsoring Science Divisions listed above.<br />CRITERIA: Criteria for review will include relevance to the session theme and evidence of scholarship and methodology. We invite papers to explore the many facets of this topic from a proactive rather than a reactive outlook. More weight will be given to papers that include data evaluation and analysis. The topic is broad in order to allow for a variety of submissions from theoretical as well as practical aspects.<br />ABSTRACT: A 300-500 word abstract should accurately convey the subject of the paper, its scope, conclusions, and relevance to the program theme.<br />ACCEPTANCE OF PAPERS: If chosen, acceptance of your paper reflects a commitment on your part to:<br />• Deliver a 15-20 minute presentation at the SLA Annual Conference, Wednesday, June 15, 2011 (noon-1:30pm) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<br />• Allow your paper to be formally published in the multi-Division bulletin, SciTech News and posted to the Sci-Tech Division Website.<br /> <br />Please consider yourself encouraged to submit an abstract. The deadline is Monday, January 14. See you in Philadelphia! <br />SUBMIT ABSTRACTS (and questions) TO:<br />Jeanine Scaramozzino, jscaramo@calpoly.edu<br />Sci-Tech Contributed Papers Committee Chair<br />College of Science and Mathematics Librarian<br />School of Education Librarian<br />Robert E. Kennedy Library, Room 216E<br />California Polytechnic State University<br />San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 <br />Phone 805.756.5677<br />Fax 805.756.2346Jeanne Hooverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062908061930070205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-64737928360343707282010-12-09T06:18:00.001-08:002010-12-09T06:19:24.150-08:00Call for Papers- 2011 SLA ConferenceCall for Contributed Papers<br />Share Your Research with Your Peers<br /><br />SLA is now accepting proposals for papers to be presented at the 2011 Annual Conference and INFO-EXPO, to be held June 12-15 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<br /><br />This is your opportunity as a member of SLA to share your research and scholarship with your colleagues and peers. Topics must be related to the conference theme, "Future Ready," or to one of the sub-themes:<br /><br />•Communicating value through strategic alignment;<br />•Leveraging technology for innovation; and<br />•Using knowledge sharing to encourage collaboration.<br />Every SLA member is encouraged to submit an abstract. The proposals will be evaluated by a panel of SLA members in a blind review, and the strongest will be selected for development into full papers.<br /><br />Requirements for Acceptance<br /><br />Topics should be related to library science, information management, research or other issues pertinent to client service, technology, or administration in special libraries. Proposals will be judged on their relevance to the conference theme or one of the sub-themes as well as on the strength of the ideas, quality of the writing and potential member interest.<br /><br />Proposed papers must also meet these requirements:<br /><br />•At least one author is a member of SLA,<br />•At least one author commits to presenting the paper at the annual conference.<br />•The proposal is received by the deadline.<br />•The paper has not been published in or submitted to any other publication or conference planning group.<br />•The author and any co-authors must be willing to sign a copyright assignment form that will permit SLA to use the paper in various formats.<br />Deadlines<br /><br />Proposals are due December 13. Submit an abstract of your paper to Martha Foote at mfoote@libraryco.ca. Abstracts should be between 250 and 300 words in length, or roughly one page in 12-point text.<br /><br />All applicants will be notified of the committee's decision by 17 January 2011. Those with the strongest proposals will be invited to develop them into full papers.<br /><br />Completed papers and copyright assignment forms are due no later than 2 May 2011. Authors will deliver a 15-minute presentation of their papers with three or four colleagues during a 90-minute Contributed Papers session at the conference.Jeanne Hooverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062908061930070205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-69109348992166327842010-10-05T12:37:00.000-07:002010-10-05T13:23:09.013-07:00NCSLA International Travel AwardThe North Carolina Chapter of the Special Libraries Association is sponsoring a one- time International Conference Travel Award. The purpose of the award is to provide an opportunity for a librarian outside of the United States and Canada to attend the annual Special Libraries Association (SLA) conference. The award will cover conference registration, lodging and airfare, up to and not exceeding US $2,000. The SLA annual conference will be held in Philadelphia, PA. USA, June 12-15, 2011.<span style="color:black;"> Contact Susan Forbes at forbes16@gmail.com if you have questions about this opportunity.</span> You can also <a href="http://units.sla.org/chapter/cnc/assets/docs/ncsla-travel-award-2011.pdf">download this announcement as a pdf</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eligibility</span><br />• Applicants must reside in a non-G8 country, and must be currently employed in a library, information center, library school or as an information professional with a company, government or non-profit organization.<br />• Applicants must be eligible to obtain a visa for travel to the United States of America.<br />• As a condition of receiving the award, applicants must indicate the amount and source of additional funding which, combined with the Travel Award, will permit them to cover their expenses to attend the Annual Conference.<br />• The chapter reserves the right not to grant an award if no applications are received that meet all eligibility requirements and adhere to all the application procedures.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Application Procedures</span><br />1. Prepare a written statement, in English, of approximately 750 words, answering the following questions:<br /> a. What do you hope to gain from the conference?<br /> b. How do you intend to participate in the SLA in the future?<br /><br />2. Submit a current curriculum vitae OR resume that includes information on the candidate's professional career, professional activities with SLA and other organizations (including offices held and involvement in any special projects or services), publications, and any other relevant professional information.<br /><br />Submit the above documents, along with your address, telephone number, and email address, in PDF, Rich Text Format (RTF) or Microsoft Word by EMAIL to Susan Forbes: forbes16@gmail.com<br /><br />Applications must be received by <span style="font-weight: bold;">January 15, 2011</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Notification</span><br />Applications will be reviewed by the award committee and applicants will receive notification of award status by early February 2010. The award check will be sent to the recipient after the conference, as soon as the receipts are received by NCSLA Chapter Treasurer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Post-Award Requirements</span><br />The recipient is required to submit a short essay (500-750 words) describing their conference experience and how it was beneficial to them.Michael Peperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904716429045921142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-86840656368805831942010-09-20T17:51:00.000-07:002010-09-20T18:15:40.409-07:00Communications Leader Introduction<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6r-vLAr74VjNVjXoTLoNM9hKqjB9smTIuqcPbccmW06Zym6K2Xef4LuugNfIAYUtk3NYWES-mexgyqjLIg-7jusSqYMfepSMCwDpEh6JlClaAA31HvHUsKcVT3EY1Iw5_f_SChzalpll/s1600/252.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6r-vLAr74VjNVjXoTLoNM9hKqjB9smTIuqcPbccmW06Zym6K2Xef4LuugNfIAYUtk3NYWES-mexgyqjLIg-7jusSqYMfepSMCwDpEh6JlClaAA31HvHUsKcVT3EY1Iw5_f_SChzalpll/s320/252.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519168862913563266" border="0" /></a>
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Joyner Library at East Carolina University.<span style=""> </span>I first got involved with SLA as a student member while completing my MLIS at the University of Pittsburgh.<span style=""> </span>I am looking forward to meeting each one of you.<span style=""> </span>Please feel free to send me any news that I can include on the blog or in the newsletter.<span style=""> </span>You can contact me at jeannehoover@gmail.com. Thank you!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Jeanne
<br /></p> Jeanne Hooverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04062908061930070205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-63355267064679731062010-08-24T11:43:00.000-07:002010-08-29T16:35:05.379-07:00Debbie Balsamo, National Program Manager for the <a href="http://www.epa.gov/libraries/index.html">Environmental Protection Agency's Library Network</a> received the North American Quantum2 InfoStar Award, presented by Dialog at the 2010 SLA Annual Conference and INFO-EXPO in New Orleans. The award is presented annually to professionals "whose achievements demonstrate leadership and inspire others in their industry." Among other things, Debbie was given praise for her work in implementing the "Ask a Librarian" virtual reference service at EPA.<br /><br />Debbie is a long-time member and former NCSLA President.<br /><br />Read more about this award in a <a href="http://www.dialog.com/pressroom/2010/061310_infostar_na_awards.shtml">press release from Dialog</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTn0zX33NtUvScHfuSkww6kvbQs_-qaOW7K7HDytdtzduVH5aprONzxUr8XUH4p6yPT6kIn2a0lHU73emd0KVttQrc1G9FgqUqdqJULZKF1GZpK40oq91v2pCd3KErMtMMEUtbkmv59sG/s1600/Darlene_Debbie.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTn0zX33NtUvScHfuSkww6kvbQs_-qaOW7K7HDytdtzduVH5aprONzxUr8XUH4p6yPT6kIn2a0lHU73emd0KVttQrc1G9FgqUqdqJULZKF1GZpK40oq91v2pCd3KErMtMMEUtbkmv59sG/s320/Darlene_Debbie.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509051537917792450" border="0"></a>TLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16102279615819800407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-49599029291859349552010-08-17T09:29:00.000-07:002010-08-17T09:35:21.028-07:00Upcoming Events for Fall 2010<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; 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A roundtable-style event has been planned for September to address the wide array of interests expressed in the programming survey.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >What:</span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > NCSLA Roundtable
<br /><b>When:</b> September 17, 2010, 1:00-4:00 PM
<br /><b>Where:</b> US Environmental Protection Agency
<br />109 Alexander Drive
<br />Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
<br /><b>Who:</b> All members of the North Carolina library community are welcome to attend—spread the word to your public, school media, academic and special library colleagues!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" ><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NCSLARoundtable2010">Registration is open through September 14<sup>th</sup>, 2010.</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > ---------------------------------------</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Are you a <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">North Carolina</st1:place></st1:state> librarian, grad student, or new to the area? Want to get more involved with your local professional associations, but not sure where to start? Join NCSLA and NMRT for this unique Networking event in October. Afterwards, meet up for more a more casual networking experience at our networking dinner from 5:30-7:30 PM, location TBA. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >What: </span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Joint NCSLA & NMRT Networking Event</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >When: </span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >October 7, 2010, 3:30-5:00</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Where: </span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >location TBA</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Who: </span></b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >All members of the <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">North Carolina</st1:place></st1:state> library community are welcome to attend</span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >
<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > ---------------------------------------</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Save the date for these events later in the year</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Educational workshop/seminar on Friday, Oct 22<sup>nd </sup>at Center for Creative Living in <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Greensboro</st1:city></st1:place>, focused on professional attire/presence.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;" >Annual Awards Banquet and Officer’s Installation on Thursday, December 2<sup>nd</sup> at The Rizzo Conference Center at Meadowmont in <st1:place st="on">Chapel Hill</st1:place>. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p></p> TLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16102279615819800407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-13891428773093569722010-04-01T06:53:00.000-07:002010-04-01T06:54:43.586-07:00Call for Propsals - Info Literacy Conference in Charlotte, NC<span style="font-size:130%;">5th Annual Information Literacy Conference<br />Thursday, June 17, 2010<br />Johnson & Wales University<br />Charlotte, NC<b><br /><br />Call for Proposals</b></span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#a00000;"><b><br /><br />Submission Deadline: 5pm on Friday, April 9, 2010</b></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><b><br />What is the "5th Annual Information Literacy Conference"?</b><br />It is a one-day conference covering the various aspects of Information Literacy in academic institutions, public libraries or K – 12 education. <b><br /><br />What presentation/poster topics are you looking for?</b><br />Throughout the day the presentations can cover anything from the basics of information literacy, how to write your information literacy program, success stories, tools to assist in the implementation and more! Click </span><a href="http://www.mlalibrary.org/Home/programs/4th-annual-information-literacy-conference" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:100%;color:blue;"><u>here</u></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> to see what sessions and posters were offered last year.<br /><br />All topics relating to Information Literacy will be considered. Some sample topics include: </span> <ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Mobile sites </span> </li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Virtual library </span> </li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Sending students off as learners </span> </li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Teachers & Librarians as partners </span> </li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">NC Wise Owl & NC LIVE</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Is there a registration fee reduction for presenters? </b><br />Presenters will receive half-price registration. <b><br /><br />How do I submit a presentation/poster proposal?</b><br />Complete the </span><a href="http://www.mlalibrary.org/Home/programs/call-for-proposals/2010-session-proposal-form" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:100%;color:blue;"><u>Session Proposal Form</u></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> and submit it by <b>Friday, April 9, 2010</b>. <b><br /><br />What if I have other questions?</b><br />Send questions to Cheryl Ann Coyle, 2010 Metrolina Library Association President, at </span><a href="mailto:metrolina.library@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:100%;color:blue;"><u>metrolina.library@gmail.com</u></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span>Michael Peperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904716429045921142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-78312543985753699882010-03-24T10:41:00.000-07:002010-03-24T10:46:01.006-07:00LSU Summer course on publishing for librarians<p><span style="font-size:100%;">This course helps an author to find an appropriate market for an article and to polish it up through a double blind peer review and revision process. </span> </p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Students who wrote and revised articles in this class the last four summers have had them published in professional journals. </span> </p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Editors of library publications who are looking for good articles will visit the class. They will answer questions and give advice.</span></p><p>Click here to view a <a href="http://slis.lsu.edu/syllabi/7911.pdf">syllabus for this course</a>.<br /></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">For information about the course, contact Michelynn McKnight, Assistant Professor</span> <a href="mailto:mmck@lsu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:100%;color:blue;"><u>mmck@lsu.edu</u></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span> </p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">For information about registering as a non-matriculated student, contact LaToya Coleman Joseph, Administrative Coordinator</span> <a href="mailto:lcjoseph@lsu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:100%;color:blue;"><u>lcjoseph@lsu.edu</u></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span> </p>Michael Peperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904716429045921142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-29522086511737562642010-02-12T08:03:00.000-08:002010-02-12T08:11:53.998-08:00Greensboro Networking Dinner Indefinitely PostponedThe Networking Potluck dinner to be hosted by Mary and Rick Lane on Saturday February 27th will unfortunately indefinitely postponed.<br /><br />The events in Chapel Hill and Durham are still on.<br /><br />This Thursday February 18th, hosted at the Robertson's home in Chapel Hill. RSVP to Dav at <a href="mailto:robert11@niehs.nih.gov" target="_blank">robert11@niehs.nih.gov</a> or call (919) 541-1386.<br /><br />The following Thursday February 25th at California Pizza Kitchen at Southpoint Mall. Contact Jill Robinson to participate at <a href="mailto:jill@nclive.org">jill@nclive.org</a>Michael Peperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904716429045921142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-53877892817618699542010-02-12T06:32:00.000-08:002010-02-12T07:50:15.545-08:00Networking Dinners<strong>February 18 - NCSLA Networking dinner at the Robertsons' home, and ***Happy Retirement*** for Larry Wright<br /></strong>RSVP to me at <a href="mailto:robert11@niehs.nih.gov" target="_blank">robert11@niehs.nih.gov</a> or call me at (919) 541-1386.<br />Eliza and I invite you to a potluck dinner at our new home in Fearrington Village, about eight miles south of Chapel Hill, just off of Hwy 15-501.<br />Date: Thursday, Feb. 18Time: 6:00 pm --8:00 pm<br />We will provide vegetarian lasagna and vino. Since we can only accommodate about 20, please RSVP to me to let me know you're coming and what you'll bring. Suggestions: salad, dessert, appetizers, or something out-of-the blue!<br />Larry Wright, my longtime colleague at the NIEHS Library, retired the first of January. Come give him your BEST WISHES and find out what he's going to do now! Let's convince him to stay active in NCSLA!<br />Directions:<br />DON'T TRUST GOOGLE MAPS OR ANY OTHER ONLINE MAP SERVICE to find us! We're too new for our address to be reflected accurately on these maps.<br />RSVP to me at <a href="mailto:robert11@niehs.nih.gov" target="_blank">robert11@niehs.nih.gov</a> or call me at (919) 541-1386.<br /><br /><br /><strong>February 25 - Durham<br /></strong>The Durham area networking dinner is scheduled for Thursday, February 25th, 6:30 PM at California Pizza Kitchen at <a href="http://www.streetsatsouthpoint.com/dining-entertainment/california-pizza-kitchen" target="_blank">Southpoint Mall</a>. To participate please contact Jill Robinson at <a href="mailto:jill@nclive.org" target="_blank">jill@nclive.org</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>February 27 - Greensboro<br /></strong>Networking Potluck dinner on Saturday February 27th at 7:00 will be hosted by Mary and Rick Lane . They will provide wine and beverages. Others can let Mary know what they'd like to bring or ask what's needed to fill in. Please RSVP to Mary Lane at <a href="mailto:MLane@lortobco.com" target="_blank">MLane@lortobco.com</a>Tamikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05549272158087752768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-20122847426576326042010-01-12T16:39:00.000-08:002010-01-12T16:50:55.955-08:00Networking DinnersI hope that each of you had a great Holiday season!<br /><br />Once again it is time to get ready for the annual neighborhood networking dinners in February. This fun and relaxing event has become one of the most popular events of the chapter. This is a time to informally meet and greet with colleagues and students that live and/or work in your city. If you would like to volunteer to host a dinner (breakfast or lunch are also options), please let me know by January 22nd.<br /><br />I will need to know a date in February, time, place (home or name of restaurant), and your contact information for people to RSVP. I will compile and send out all networking opportunities to the discussion list.<br /><br />I look forward to getting representatives from across the state.<br /><br />If you have any questions about the networking dinners or suggestions for future events, please contact me at <a href="mailto:tbmccollough@gmail.com">tbmccollough@gmail.com</a><br /><br />I look forward to serving all of you this year.Tamikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05549272158087752768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-5230861651960066732009-12-30T06:05:00.000-08:002010-03-24T10:57:44.906-07:00NCSLA's Annual Award Ceremony and Officer Installation DinnerOn December 3rd, NCSLA held its annual Award Ceremony and Officer Installation Dinner at Biaggi's in Cary. Mary Schwarz kicked off the proceedings with opening comments and words of thanks for those with whom she worked closely during 2009. The 2010 officers were then announced and a short board meeting took place thereafter. Later in the evening, the following awards were presented:<br /><br /><ul><li>Horizon Award: Given to Jennifer Evans, this award recognizes a chapter member who shows promise of becoming an outstanding member of the profession. </li><li>Meritorious Achievement Award: Given to Tamika Barnes, this award honors a chapter member for notable and enduring contributions to the chapter and to the profession.</li><li>Sarah Aull Award: Presented to C. Vinson, this award is given to the winner of a contest rewarding excellence in student papers related to the field of special librarianship. </li></ul><p>The evening was brought to a close by Jamal Cromity who took time to thank and recognize fellow board members for their individual contributions in 2009 and shared his enthusiasm and vision for an exciting 2010!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-76630957960546779062009-12-08T06:12:00.000-08:002009-12-08T06:18:40.771-08:00Chemistry Librarianship Student Scholarship<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Call for Applications: 2010 Lucille M. Wert Scholarship –<br />Deadline: February 1, 2010 </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Designed to help persons with an interest in the fields of Chemistry and Information to pursue graduate study in Library, Information, or Computer Science, the Scholarship consists of a $1,500 honorarium. This scholarship is given yearly by the Division of Chemical Information of the American Chemical Society.<br /><br />The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with a major in Chemistry or related disciplines (related disciplines are for example Biochemistry or Chemical Informatics). The applicant must have been accepted (or currently enrolled) into a graduate Library, Information, or Computer Science program in an accredited institution. Work experience in Library, Information or Computer Science preferred.<br /><br />The deadline to apply for the 2010 Lucille M. Wert Scholarship is February 1, 2010. Details on the application procedures can be found at </span><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span><a href="http://www.acscinf.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;">http://www.acscinf.org </span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;">and once there click on “Awards” and then click on “Lucille M. Wert Student Scholarship”.<br /><br />Applications (email preferred) can be sent to: </span><a href="mailto:margaret.matthews@thomsonreuters.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;">margaret.matthews@<wbr>thomsonreuters.com </span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;"><br /><br />Contact address:<br />Marge Matthews </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt;">CINF Awards Committee<br />633 Dayton Rd.<br />Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3801<br />Phone: 215-823-3922 </span></p>Michael Peperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904716429045921142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-68666608592941061992009-12-03T13:41:00.000-08:002009-12-03T13:43:09.412-08:00Web Integration WebinarOn Friday November 13th, Jamal Cromity hosted a well-attended webinar entitled "Web Integration". Topics covered included the integration of tools such as Google Ajax RSS Feeds Displayer, Share Point RSS Reader, Image embeds via Facebook and Flickr. LinkedIn and Twitter. The webinar provided basic information on each of these resources as well as tips for using them in special libraries' work. The webinar concluded with an in-depth discussion of the SLA initiative for choosing a new name. Jamal reviewed comments received back on the proposed name from chapter members and walked participants through a report highlighting SLA's research findings on various aspects of the effort to determine the new name.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-38434814863599120512009-11-19T14:09:00.000-08:002009-11-19T14:12:14.807-08:00Changing the way we state our businessMy latest LMD post is now available:<br /><a href="http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/sla_lmd/">http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/sla_lmd/</a><br /><br />Check it out when you can!<br /><br />JamalUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-81993853812098132382009-10-20T08:45:00.000-07:002009-10-20T08:50:37.966-07:00JAMAL CROMITY WINS REMCO ROADBUILDERS' AWARD IN SPECIAL LIBRARIES<div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaIAX-w_dAxOEMmmtNeD5Mkf7g8rMXXqFUer-U7f6ez0Po7SipWn5Cxwjw8xdxZyds-HeaAygm1pMJJLND4l5-wEdg5Cg0T1wuN97rtrHL9vX_rli5X4EkYkAHHcMUIXZZLqblEf-_7c/s1600-h/mytwitimage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394709954649816754" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 73px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 73px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaIAX-w_dAxOEMmmtNeD5Mkf7g8rMXXqFUer-U7f6ez0Po7SipWn5Cxwjw8xdxZyds-HeaAygm1pMJJLND4l5-wEdg5Cg0T1wuN97rtrHL9vX_rli5X4EkYkAHHcMUIXZZLqblEf-_7c/s320/mytwitimage.jpg" border="0" /></a>At this year’s <a href="http://nclaconference2009.pbworks.com/">58th Biennial NCLA conference</a>, during the REMCo's Author Luncheon on October 8th in Greenville, N.C., our very own President – Elect, Jamal Cromity accepted an award by the North Carolina Library Round Table of Ethic Minority Concerns. The award recognizes ethnic minority librarians and scholars in library education, academic librarianship, special librarianship and public librarianship, who have served as pioneers in librarianship and who also represent a positive role model in the field. Further, recipients are recognizing as ethnic minority librarians who exemplify courage, integrity, perseverance and who have contributed to the field of librarianship for their specific category.</div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-51271371995846281092009-10-20T05:02:00.000-07:002009-10-20T05:29:05.063-07:00Can the association members learn to grow?My latest LMD Blog is now available...<br /><br />Wow! SLA may finally have a new name…The Association of Strategic Knowledge Professionals. Are we all happy now? Well...<br /><a href="http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/sla_lmd/2009/10/can-the-association-members-learn-to-grow.html">http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/sla_lmd/2009/10/can-the-association-members-learn-to-grow.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-9010985139464053172009-10-02T08:33:00.000-07:002009-10-02T09:00:06.985-07:00New NCSLA Wiki - Gov Doc Sources presentation now available!OK!<br /><br />So I created a new wiki for the chapter to collaborate information online. The old wiki will go away very soon! Use the link from this main website to access the wiki going forward. Michael Pepper or I will send out invites per your request.<br /><br />I really want the chapter members to start using the wiki site to post specific content about our workshops. You can also upload documents under 11 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">megabytes</span>. Let me or Michael know of any other ideas you would like to use the wiki for going forward. Making new pages is very easy!<br /><br />My hope is that you will have a much better experience using the new wiki. I truly want the website and wiki to be more collaborative and user friendly.<br /><br />Check it out when you can!<br /><a href="http://sites.google.com/site/ncslawiki/">http://sites.google.com/site/ncslawiki/</a><br /><br />The Government Document Sources information is now available on the wiki.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-34552480811034742852009-07-06T06:28:00.000-07:002009-07-06T06:52:46.103-07:00Value Continuum and Professional Online Search Services: The Collaborative StageMy latest publication is now <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">available</span> in the July issue of <strong>Online</strong> Magazine.<br />Check it out when you can: <a href="http://www.infotoday.com/online/">http://www.infotoday.com/online/</a><br /><br /><strong>Value Continuum and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Professional</span> Online Search Services: The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Collaborative</span> Stage</strong><br />By Jamal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cromity</span><br />Page 38<br /><br />In the article I talk about the real value of professional online search tools and how more search services will need to focus on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">collaborative</span> features. Through research, I share some of the driving forces behind the call for improved methods of knowledge sharing.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-32131061367649573652009-06-08T15:26:00.000-07:002009-06-08T15:35:20.187-07:00SLA President-Elect Anne Caputo Addresses NCSLA Members at UNCGOn May 19<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SLA</span> President-Elect Anne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Caputo</span> visited <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">UNC</span> Greensboro and addressed members of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">NCSLA</span>. Anne acknowledged the difficult economic climate that special librarians are working in and spoke to the need for planning. She emphasized the value that librarians bring to the table in a "time of information explosion" and encouraged members to work to improve communication and preparation skills to adapt to change, including changing "our terminology based on what the world calls it". She stated that special librarians need to be more in tune to the perceptions of those outside the profession and work to "align ourselves with the needs of the world"; studies have shown a disconnect between what those within the profession believe is important versus what others feel is important. In closing, Anne encouraged <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">NCSLA</span> members to "be positive, flexible, confident and willing to learn."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-42767244322536656102009-04-11T15:37:00.000-07:002009-04-13T13:38:29.291-07:00Leverage Your Career Workshop was a major success!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TgDI6KgH_3E/SeEe4bgxKKI/AAAAAAAAABM/nzHyuT_Q7og/s1600-h/SLA+and+Other+Stuff+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323570189335341218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TgDI6KgH_3E/SeEe4bgxKKI/AAAAAAAAABM/nzHyuT_Q7og/s200/SLA+and+Other+Stuff+026.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323570185400148002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TgDI6KgH_3E/SeEe4M2i4CI/AAAAAAAAABE/HEu6YIhOLTg/s200/SLA+and+Other+Stuff+024.jpg" border="0" /></p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TgDI6KgH_3E/SeEe4AZdsiI/AAAAAAAAAA8/X5RZ8ruwbuE/s1600-h/SLA+and+Other+Stuff+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323570182056948258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TgDI6KgH_3E/SeEe4AZdsiI/AAAAAAAAAA8/X5RZ8ruwbuE/s200/SLA+and+Other+Stuff+022.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div>On Thursday April 8th NCSLA, along with corporate sponsor InMagic, hosted a well-attended seminar called “Leverage Your Career”. Drawing both experienced SLA members and guests, as well as area students, the seminar provided an overview on special librarianship along with winning job search strategies and tips for approaching resumes and interviews. Presenters also offered suggestions for staying current in the profession and for making effective career choices. After a networking break, the second half of the program featured career stations where local professionals working in diverse settings offered commentary and guidance along with resume review services. The event was well-received and noted for its timeliness as students and professionals alike work to navigate a treacherous job market. A theme that ran throughout the program was the importance of leveraging professional contacts throughout one’s career and undoubtedly membership in associations such as SLA is a critical first step in building relationships that can foster a successful and fulfilling career in special librarianship. </div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8904822134161283609.post-15389513218914778142009-04-11T15:12:00.000-07:002009-04-13T13:45:54.493-07:00Post "Copywrong to Copright" notes<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TgDI6KgH_3E/SeEXbhx7_5I/AAAAAAAAAAU/2Gqje_ux7a4/s1600-h/SLA+and+Other+Stuff+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323561996220366738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TgDI6KgH_3E/SeEXbhx7_5I/AAAAAAAAAAU/2Gqje_ux7a4/s320/SLA+and+Other+Stuff+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>On Friday April 3rd NCSLA, in partnership with Iconitel, hosted an educational seminar titled “Copywrong to Copyright”. The event was attended by 16 people from a broad cross-section of local corporate libraries. Presenter Eileen McQuilkin, a Senior Consultant with Iconitel, used a true or false format to address ambiguities in interpretation of copyright law with attention paid to the challenges posed by emerging technologies. The eye-opening discussion prompted audience members to take away a “proceed with caution” mentality when it comes to the use and redistribution of content.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0