----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Dear Folks, Please plan to join us in Montreal this summer. Following is an ou tline of the Geography and Map Division, Special Libraries Association program Several specific programs focus on GIS of all things. At least two moderators are needed because of previously planned moderators' schedule changes, and inability to be in Montreal. SLA G&M members who would like to moderate a program [put it on the olde resume!] may contact me at the email address below. If you have questions about the G&M program, email me at [log in to unmask] About registration: --You may register on siteat the Convention Center or you may contact S.L.A. headquarters and request that they send you a copy of the program. Email [log in to unmask] or call her at 202-234-4700, ext. 645. She is in Washington, D.C. at headquarters. Registration forms must be received by May 15th for advance rates. Member early bird, by May 1 $150. Member after May 1 190. Member one day 110. Student/retired 85. Nonmember early bird, by May 1 245. Nonmember after May 1 290. Nonmember One Day 140. All prices U.S. currency. Exhibits will be open from Sunday through Wednesday, June 10-14. Attendance is free of charge, and Joan can send you a pass, or individuals may register on site. SPECIAL LIBRARIES ASSOCIATION GEOGRAPHY & MAP DIVISION MONTREAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM -- DRAFT 4.12.95 Saturday, June 10, 1995 Workshop for Montreal planners/Chair-elect attends, drop in 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 1995 8-9 Division govt relations, public relations, treasurers' workshops. 9-1:00 DACOLT:Div & Officer Leadership Training [Chair, Chair-elect] 10:30 - 11:45 G & M committees[are urged to meet early in the conference.] 1:30-2:45 S.L.A. workshops for Division Bulletin Editors; Membership chairs. 4:30-6:00 G&M Executive Board at Stewart Museum or Conference Hotel. 6:00-8:00 RECEPTION at David M. Stewart Museum on St. Helene Island in St. Law rence River! A map exhibit, Beauty and Image: Women & Allegory in Antique Maps will be on display museum hours, from 10-6 on Sunday. In addition, the Museum's interactive compact disk will be on display: Charting a New World: Maps of Discovery. Sponsored by MAPLINK. Monday, June 12, 1995 9:00-10:15 S.L.A. General Session I 10:30-11:45 Membership Forum: How S.L.A. G&M Division Promotes Your Career Speaker: Charlene Baldwin University of California, Riverside 1:30-2:45 G&M Business Meeting 3:00-4:15 G&M reports session 4:30-6:00 Champagne & Strawberries reception for our guests: former Chairs of the Geography & Map Division, former Honors Award winners. Ticketted event. Sponsor being sought! 6:00--Montreal on your own! Tuesday, June 13, 1995 9:00-10:15 S.L.A. General Session II 10:30-11:45 Promoting the Map Library to your boss and to the public: How local map societies, library friends groups and geographic alliances further the work of map libraries. Panel discussion: William Barrow, Kent State University, M.L.S. student Alice Hudson, Map Division, New York Public Library Members are encouraged to share fliers, information and anecdotes about local successes along this theme. 1:30-2:45 Cataloging GIS products/cosponsored SLA Cataloging Cttee Speaker: Mary Larsgaard, University of California, Santa Barbara Cataloging Geospatial Data in Digital Form/ With the influx of yet more formats into the modestly termed "map collections" of today's libraries, we are faced with figuring out ways to provide users with quick, easy, accurate access to digital data. The answer is, as always, cataloging -- but how? Intended for both map and non-map librarians. 3:00-4:15 GIS transforming our world: standards for reference service I. Moderator:to be announced Speakers: Elaine Clement, Pennsylvania State University Todd Bacastow, Pennsylvania State University Seizing the Opportunity--Providing an effective environment for the use of geographic information systems in libraries./ GIS is often not conceived as a coherent activity in libraries. This paper describes a methodology to make GIS more useful, economical and better coordinated in library settings. Roberta Brody, Rutgers University Unintended Access--Issues and concerns in enabling access to public information through geographic information systems./ Data in a GIS might enable undesirable uses of public information not intended by database creators, such as redlining, intrusive custom marketing, impacts on individual privacy and on commercial enterprises. 4:30-6:00 Visit exhibits! 4:30-6:00 SLA Division Cabinet [Chair,Chair-elect G&M attend] 6:00-7:30 SLA Joint Cabinet, if necessary. [Chair, Chair-elect G&M attend] 6:00--Montreal on your own! Microbrewery trip a possibility; info at Business Meeting, Reports Session on Monday, or Reception on Sunday evening. Wednesday, June 14, 1995 9:00-11:15 S.L.A. ANNUAL MEETING 11:30 - 12:45 GIS transforming our world: standards for reference service II. Moderator: Elaine Clement, Pennsylvania State University Speakers: Myke Gluck, Florida State University Public Library Users and GIS, an examination of the GIS+ project in Florida./ Reporting on research into users' needs for spatial information, this paper looks at the role of the Internet, and especially describes a research project studying public library users of geographic information systems. Ardis Hanson, Florida Mental Health Institute Diane Powell, Florida Mental Health Institute The use of geographic and map information in evaluating neighbourhood use of social services./ In developing neighborhood assessments, information needs include the infrastructure of the neighborhood, census and socio-economic data mapped to the block level. This paper walks the non-map or non-GIS specialist, unfamiliar with GIS, through an actual neighborhood needs assessment, and will include examples of GIS use in social service evaluation and design. 2:30-3:45 Vendor Presentations--From paper maps to scanned maps Moderator: to be announced Speakers: Earl B. McElfresh, McElfresh Map Co. Researching and creating Civil War battle maps for today's market. Ara Hourdajian, Microcolor International, Inc. Hybrid Imaging: The use of color microfiche and Photo CD(R) for Preservation and Access. 4-6:00 Environmental Mapping and Information Systems. Cosponsored by ERM Div. Moderator: Lisa Recupero, University of Missouri-Rolla Speakers: Kathleen Eisenbeis, Yale University EOSDIS--What's Up? A description of NASA's Earth Observing System data and information system [EOSDIS]. A member of NASA's select committee for defining the user model, Eisenbeis will describe NASA's vision for libraries in this information system. Martin Jean, St. Lawrence Centre, Environment Canada He will focus on archiving data, and providing access to archived data files which can be analyzed by GIS, spatial or multivariate analysis. Such data files are valuable in the study of environmental problems, especially where the evolution of natural systems is important, and where these systems may be studied by multiple disciplines. 5:00-6 Executive Board II [if necessary] 5:00--Montreal on your own. Thursday, June 15, 1995 "Le Tour de la Montagne: A geo-architectural tour of Montreal." We plan to return to the convention center by 3 p.m. Led by David Hanna, Professor in Urban Historical Geography at University of Quebec. Our bus will take us to Westmount and Outremont, and the multiethnic Plateau, where we will have lunch on our own at the Greek restaurant Jardin de Panos. Lunch costs are in addition to the field trip ticket cost. 6:00-9:00 Wrap up dinner for G&M folk; perhaps Macauslan's Microbrewery