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Subject:        Geoscience Librarianship 101 in Houston, Texas October 4
Date:   Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:12:37 -0500 (CDT)
From:   Linda R Zellmer <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Map&AirPhotoDiscussionList <[log in to unmask]>



FREE SEMINAR ON GEOSCIENCE LIBRARIANSHIP SET FOR OCTOBER 4

Are you a librarian new to the geosciences? Need information? Want a
mentor? Come join the experts for “Geoscience Librarianship 101” -- a
free seminar on geoscience librarianship, sponsored by the Geoscience
Information Society (GSIS) in conjunction with the Geological Society of
America annual meeting. The program is set for Saturday, October 4, 2008
from 9:15 to 4:30 in Room 10F, M. D. Anderson Library, University of
Houston, Houston, TX.

In the morning, experienced geoscience librarians will present sessions
in key topics. Lisa Dunn, Colorado School of Mines, will moderate
discussion of collection development. Adonna Fleming, University of
Nebraska – Lincoln, will provide an overview of reference and
instructional services in geoscience libraries.

Following lunch (generously provided by the University of Houston
Libraries), there will be a session on map librarianship and GIS
coordinated by Linda Zellmer, Western Illinois University. Rounding out
the afternoon will be an opportunity for open discussion, additional
questions and answers, and feedback.

The workshop will take place in a computer-equipped classroom, with
plenty of opportunities to explore resources highlighted during the program.

Participation is open to all professional librarians, information
specialists, and students in library and information studies. There is
no charge for the seminar, but advance registration is required and
space is limited. Registrations must be received by September 15, 2008.
To reserve your place, or to request additional information, contact
Shaun Hardy, telephone 202-478-7960, e-mail [log in to unmask]

Geoscience Librarianship 101 is coordinated by Andrea Twiss-Brooks,
Co-Director of Science Libraries at the University of Chicago, and is
made possible through the generous support of the University of Houston
Libraries, ESRI, and John Wiley and Sons.

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