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Subject:        Geoscience Librarianship 101 - Free Seminar on Geoscience
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Date:   Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:17:17 -0400
From:   Zellmer, Linda R <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>


FREE SEMINAR ON GEOSCIENCE LIBRARIANSHIP SET FOR OCTOBER 27

A free, one-day seminar on geoscience librarianship will be presented by
the Geoscience Information Society on Saturday, October 27, 2007 in
Denver. Registration is open to all information professionals as well as
students in library and information studies.

"Geoscience Librarianship 101" will provide participants with a basic
understanding of earth science information resources and their
organization. Speakers include:

Lisa Dunn, Colorado School of Mines Library Adonna Fleming, Love
Library, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Andrea Twiss-Brooks, Science
Libraries, University of Chicago Linda Zellmer, Geology Library, Indiana
University

Topics slated for coverage include collection development, maps and
geographic information systems, and reference and instructional
services. There will be opportunities for networking during the lunch
break, and a discussion period following the presentations. The program
is a mix of formal and informal modes with opportunity for "newbies" and
prospective "newbies" to talk with experienced geoscience librarians.
The seminar will also benefit librarians who want to refresh their
understanding of geoscience information.

The program is set for 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM in the Jerry B. Robinson
Library Instruction Lab, Room 245, Auraria Library, 1100 Lawrence
Street, Denver, Colorado. There is no charge for the seminar, but
pre-registration is required. Owing to security regulations, no walk-ins
will be admitted. Registrations must be received by October 2, 2007. To
reserve your place or to request additional information, please contact
Shaun Hardy, GSIS Publicity Officer, Carnegie Institution of Washington,
5241 Broad Branch Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015, telephone
202-478-7960, e-mail [log in to unmask]

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.

Support for "Geoscience Librarianship 101" is provided by the Auraria
Library and Springer Publishing.

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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]