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Subject: Geoscience Librarianship 101 - October 17, 2009 in Portland,
Oregon
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:36:41 -0500 (CDT)
From: Linda R Zellmer <[log in to unmask]>
To: Map&AirPhotoDiscussionList <[log in to unmask]>
GEOSCIENCE LIBRARIANSHIP SEMINAR SET FOR OCTOBER 17
“Geoscience Librarianship 101” – a one-day introduction to earth science
information resources and their organization – will be presented by the
Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon. Registration is free and
open to all information professionals as well as students in library and
information studies.
Clara P. McLeod (Washington University in St. Louis) is the coordinator
for this year’s workshop, which features presentations by three
experienced geoscience librarians. Lisa Dunn (Colorado School of Mines)
will discuss collection development and managing electronic resources.
Lura E. Joseph (University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana) will provide
an overview of reference and instructional services. Linda Zellmer
(Western Illinois University) will speak about maps and geographic
information systems, both data sources and applications. There will be
ample opportunities throughout for open discussion and networking.
The program is set for 10:15 AM to 5:30 PM in PSU’s Branford P. Millar
Library, Room 160, 1875 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon. There is no
charge for the seminar, but pre-registration is required and space is
limited. The deadline to register is October 1, 2009. To reserve your
place or to request additional information contact Shaun Hardy, GSIS
Publicity Officer, telephone 202-478-7960, e-mail [log in to unmask]
Geoscience Librarianship 101 is made possible in part through the
generous support of the Portland State University Library and ESRI.
The Geoscience Information Society is an international professional
organization devoted to improving the exchange of information in the
earth sciences. Information about the Society may be found at its
website www.geoinfo.org.
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Shaun J. Hardy
Publicity Officer
Geoscience Information Society
c/o American Geological Institute
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302-1502
tel 202-478-7960, fax 202-478-7971
e-mail [log in to unmask]
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Linda Zellmer
Government Information & Data Services Librarian
415 Malpass Library
Macomb, IL 61455
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Phone: 309-298-2723
Fax: 309-298-2791
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