[Libs-Or] Free Seminar - Geoscience Librarianship 101

[Jerry Curry]

I'm passing this along on behalf of the Geoscience Information Society.  Please address all inquiries to 
Mr. Shaun Hardy.  His contact information is included.
 
Regards,
Jerry Curry
Oregon State Library
 
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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 shardy at ciw.edu.
 
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 shardy at ciw.edu
 
 
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