| C. Vinson: Winner - 2009 Sara Aull Student Paper Award In December 2009, NCSLA announced the winner of the 2009 Sara Aull Paper Award at their Annual Banquet. The Sara Aull Paper Award is awarded annually to recognize the best student paper of publishable quality relating to special libraries. The winner of the Sara Aull Student Paper Award receives the following:
Vinson's paper, titled: Social Tagging for Special Libraries, received the award based on the following criteria:
Here is an abstract of this year's winning paper:
This award was initiated in 1981 to honor Sara Aull who served as editor of the NCSLA Bulletin from 1975 to 1981. Sara had been an active member of the Special Libraries Association from 1952 (then as Science Librarian at the University of Houston in Texas) until her death in January 1998 in Landis, NC. In 1973 Sara Aull received the honor of being inducted into the SLA Hall of Fame.  |
| NCSLA Annual Officers' Installation Dinner, Holiday Gala...Thursday, December 03, 2009 6:30 ? 9:30 p.m. NCSLA Annual Officers' Installation Dinner, Holiday Gala, and Awards Ceremony Thursday, December 03, 20096:30 ? 9:30 p.m. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano 1060 Darrington Drive Cary, NC 27513 919-468-7229 6:30 to 7:00 Registration / Networking 7:00 to 8:45 Family Style Dinner & Awards Presentations 8:45 - 9:30Officers Inauguration and Closing Dress for the occasion and join us for a fun-filled evening. Spouses/significant others are welcome to attend as guest. However, please register your guest as there is a 60 person maximum. Register Now!  |
SARA AULL STUDENT PAPER AWARD ? FALL 2009![\"\"](\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A1WRACq4PUk/StS0i_Yz57I/AAAAAAAAAAk/1t2E8tJA5Hs/s1600-h/sara_aull_sign.jpg\") SARA AULL STUDENT PAPER AWARD ? FALL 2009Each year the North Carolina Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (NCSLA) sponsors the Sara Aull Student Paper Award. This competition recognizes the best student paper of publishable quality relating to special libraries. The winner of the Sara Aull Student Paper Award receives the following:
SARA AULL This award was initiated in 1981 to honor Sara Aull who served as editor of the NCSLA Bulletin from 1975 to 1981. Sara had been an active member of the Special Libraries Association from 1952 (then as Science Librarian at the University of Houston in Texas) until her death in January 1998 in Landis, NC. In 1973 Sara Aull received the honor of being inducted into the SLA Hall of Fame. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS Papers must be received by the awards committee no later than 5 PM, Wednesday, November 25, 2009, and may be submitted electronically (Word or WordPerfect attachment) to Jill Robinson Morris at jill@nclive.org or via mail to Jill Robinson, NCSLA Student Academic Relations Chair, NC LIVE, D.H. Hill Library, NCSU Campus Box 7111, Raleigh, NC 27695. QUESTIONS? Contact Jill Robinson, NCSLA Student Academic Relations Chair, at jill@nclive.org or (919) 513.0447.  |
| NCSLA Web Integration Webex If you are interested in learning how to integrate RSS feeds into your website or Share Point, if you want to learn how to embed photos, or to upgrade your twitter background image, this workshop is for you! On November 13th at 1:00pm EST I will hold a free \"How to\" Webex on Web Integration. During the call I will review some of the more popular networks tools and provide some helpful hints to improve your experience using these services. Here is exactly what I will cover: Google Ajax RSS Feeds Displayer Share Point RSS Reader Image embeds (Facebook and Flickr) Your LinkedIn Profile Twitter background image Register now because spaces are limited. Only 23 spots available via Webex. As a special offer to those in remote locations in North Carolina, I would like you to register first! Between October 13th through the 28th the lines will be open. For those living in the RTP area please begin registering after the 28th. Register Now!  |
| ANCHASL Fall 2009 Meeting November 13 in Asheboro The Fall 2009 meeting of the Association of North Carolina Health and Science Libraries will take place November 13th at the Schindler Learning Center at the N.C. Zoo in Asheboro. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Mike Loomis, Chief Veterinarian of the zoo. A course will also be presented, \"The Animal-Human Health Connection\" (4.0 MLA contact hours). Registration details will be posted soon on the ANCHASL website: http://www.anchasl.org Posted by: Margaret Cobb ANCHASL CE Committee Chair  |
| NCSLA Government Information Workshop Friday, September 25, 2009 8:45am - 12:00pm Sponsored by Reprints Desk The world of government information covers a vast array of subjects. Join the NC SLA chapter as we delve into three exciting facets of government information. This workshop will feature informative presentations on Patents, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and scientific and technical information. Whether you are new to government information, or just looking to update your knowledge, this workshop is for you! In addition to three great presentations, you will also have the opportunity to network with your colleagues while enjoying a continental breakfast. The World of Patent Information ? Resources for Librarians Jean Porter, Reference Librarian, Meredith College Formerly Patent Librarian at NC State University Ever need to find patent information but don?t know where to start? Are you on a tight budget but sometimes need to find patents? This session will help you gain insight into the sometimes confusing universe of patent information, focusing on freely available electronic resources. Geographic Information Systems ? Resources and Applications Amanda Henley, Geographic Information Systems Librarian Davis Library University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Get acquainted with geospatial resources! This presentation will provide an overview of Geographic Information Systems, geospatial data, and online mapping resources. This technology is no longer just for the expert. Online mapping resources put GIS in everyone's hands. Finding Government Scientific and Technical Information Susan Forbes, Assistant Director US EPA-RTP Library (UNC) The US Government is a prolific publisher of scientific and technical information in many areas. Finding your way to the information you need can be challenging. This session will provide an overview of the resources available for locating all types of government sci tech information, with special attention given to environmental information and locating research that supports regulatory actions. Date: Friday, September 25, 2009 Schedule of Events: 8:45 ? 9:15 Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:15 ? 9:30 Announcements & Introductions 9:30 ? 10:15 Patent Information 10:15 ? 11:00 GIS 11:00 ? 11:15 Break 11:15 ? 12:00 Sci Tech Information 12:00 ? EPA-RTP Library tours and lunch (on your own at the on-site café). Location: US Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park Campus Building C ? Room C111A Directions to EPA: http://www.epa.gov/rtp/campus/ You will be directed to parking at the gate. Please bring a photo ID and allow a few extra minutes to pass through security. Registration Details: NCSLA members: $10 Non-members: $15 Students: $5 Breakfast is included with registration! Space is limited, so register today at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s. Registration deadline: Monday, September 21st Questions? Contact Susan Forbes at forbes16@gmail.com or 919-541-0095  |
| NCSLA and UNCG presents: SLA President-Elect Anne Caputo On Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 10:00am - 1:30pm In the Cone Ballroom A of the Elliot University Center on the beautiful campus of UNC Greensboro, the Special Libraries Association President-Elect Anne Caputo will visit the North Carolina chapter to talk about this year's SLA Centennial and how NCSLA chapter members can get involved. In addition, Anne will discuss SLA goals with respect to how we should prepare for the future as information professionals. Directly after Anne's talk, the NCSLA chapter will have a business meeting. All in attendance are welcome to stay for the meeting. After the business meeting there will be a catered lunch in the adjacent room from 12:00 to 1:30pm. If you desire to have lunch, please be sure to register and check the appropriate registration status. UNCG staff may also contact Mary Krautter(mmkrautt@uncg.edu) to register. The registration deadline is Wednesday, May 13th so sign up today! Feel free to forward this registration to other information professionals outside NCSLA. Please note, parking is available in the Walker Avenue Parking Deck for a fee of $1.00 per hour. Click here to register  |
| Leverage Your Career Workshop, Sponsored by Inmagic Want to find out more about careers in special libraries? Looking for a job?Hoping to brush up on your skills? Want to have your résumé reviewed? The North Carolina Chapter of the Special Libraries Association is happy to present ?Leverage Your Career,? a new workshop aimed atspecial librarians, graduate students, job seekers, and potential employers. This workshop will feature a panel presentation on careers in speciallibraries, searching for jobs, and staying current in the field, aswell as one-on-one résumé review, an opportunity to network withspecial librarians, and a chance to hear about what employers arelooking for in candidates. Bring your resume and learn about how tofind a job and improve your career! Where: The Friday Center, UNC Chapel Hill (Directions available from:http://www.fridaycenter.unc.edu/) When: Thursday, April 9th, 1:00 ? 4:00 PM Cost: $20 ? Members $15 ? Students $25 ? Non-members & Guests Space is limited, so please register online by Tuesday, April 7th, at: http://tiny.cc/gHWyw For questions or more information please contact Jill Robinson atjill@nclive.org or visit: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cnc/home.cfm. This event is sponsored by: ![\"\"](\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bin5MPjxriY/ScfrFThalHI/AAAAAAAAAGE/ZN0vFLmJMeo/s1600-h/Inmagic-08-400.jpg\") Inmagic creates solutions for organizing and sharing critical knowledge to foster discovery and innovation Inmagic® Presto http://www.inmagic.com/products/Presto/index.html Inmagic® Presto for Social Libraries http://www.inmagic.com/products/Presto/PrestoSocialLibrary.html Inmagic® DB/Text® Library Suite http://www.inmagic.com/products/LibrarySuite/index.html  |
| Iconitel Consulting Services Inc. presents, \"Copywrong to Copyright\" Date: Friday, April 3rd Time: 1:30pm Place: The Carrington RoomDuke Conference Center at Perimeter One 3005 Carrington Mill Blvd, Suite 125 Morrisville, NC 27560 Target Audience:Library Professionals, Contract Managers, Copyright offers What you will learn: Common misconceptions regarding terms of use How to identify potential concerns How to correct copyright concerns quickly and efficiently Supportive Facts: The law and where to find it Some tricky terms What does your contract really say How to ensure Copyright vs. Copywrongmoving forward: User profiling Education Negotiations Register Now! Click Here  |
| NCSLA's 2009 Events Schedule Hi everyone, Below is a sneak peek of NCSLA's 2009 Events Schedule. Some titles are a \"work in progress\", so as these events receive more press you may find programs are being advertised with a different name:
Stay tuned for more details to come! Jamal Cromity President-Elect 09'  |
| NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKING DINNERS Happy New Year NC/SLA! Make a resolution to get involved or stay active in your professional organization. Begin now by volunteering to host a neighborhood networking dinner ? or breakfast or lunch. This mid-winter tradition is a fun way to gather informally for networking with fellow librarians and students. Select a date, time, and place (it can be a restaurant or your home). Then send the information to this discussion list to invite NC/SLA members in your town. Be sure to include your e-mail address for RSVP?s so you can make reservations or make plans at home. I?d love to hear about the plans in every community so be sure to let me know!  |
| First Board Meeting of the New Year Happy Chinese New Year to everyone! The first board meeting of the new year will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2009, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST at the NC Biotechnology Center in RTP. The room will be available to us for another hour after the meeting concludes for anyone interested in meeting with their predecessor/successor to hand over files or exchange ideas. The meeting agenda is below. Call to Order Approval of December 4, 2008 board meeting minutes -- Susie Corbett, Secretary (do we have minutes from this \"meeting\"?) Officer and Committee Reports
Old Business
New Business
Announcements Adjournment I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. Can't wait to join the team. Regards, Amy Johnson Webmaster  |
| Post SLA 2009 Leadership Summit notes Hi Everyone, I just wanted to give a few quick comments about the SLA 2009 Leadership Summit I attended in Savannah, GA this past week. It was truly a privilege to be there and I learned a great deal. As SLA celebrates its 100th year in existence, the conference theme focused on efforts to continue making SLA the best networking association possible for many years to come. The leadership of SLA has engaged in an alignment project which studies the library profession, seeking to bring cohesiveness of our positions, to express the core purpose of the vocation, and to enforce more effective communication about the value of SLA and those in the occupation. I am inspired and I hope that I convey my excitement through the programs which we will develop in the coming year. I have had an opportunity to share and listen to both current and past presidents concerning best program practices. I look forward to implementing what I have learned and working with many of you during the coming year. Stay tuned for the first board meeting of the year which we will announce in the coming weeks. Kind regards and all the best! Jamal Cromity President-Elect NC SLA  |
| GAYE COLVIN WINS THE 2008 SARA AULL AWARD The Sara Aull Award recognizes the best student paper of publishable quality relating to special libraries. Papers are judged on originality, professional significance, clarity of expression, and relevance to the field of special librarianship. The winner receives a $1000 cash prize and publication on the NCSLA website. At our December 4th banquet Jill Robinson, NCSLA Student Relations Chair, presented this award to Gaye Colvin, a UNC-G student living and working in Asheville. She is the ORPCE Logistics Coordinator & FM Grants/Research Coordinator at the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville. Her paper reports on a user survey and needs assessment in a digital health care library. Click here to open a pdf of the winning paper, Digital Health Sciences Library User Survey & Needs Assessment: Preceptors Use of the AHEC Digital Library in the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Region .  |
| Post Officers Installation Banquet Notes The Officers Installation Banquet was a wonderful celebration where past President Joanie Olivier gave the incumbent President Mary Schwartz the reins of leadership. There were new officers officially acknowledged during the evening. Below is a list of the 2009 NCSLA officers:
* = New A complete listing of NCSLA board leaders is always available at: The evening was highlighted by the Keynote Speaker Davenport (Dav) Robertson who provided his speech on \"InfoPrognostication\": 100 Years Past, 100 Years Future.\" Dav took the audiuence back in time with a glimpse of 1909 perceptions and a nod to the future with humorous photos, graphics, and audio clips. He demostrated the evolution of information professionals and set the stage for SLA's Centennial Commission plan for celebrating this milestone throughout the coming year. A very special thank you is extented to the sponsors of the banquet:
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| OFFICER INSTALLATION BANQUET ON DEC. 4th NCLSA has a terrific slate of officers for next year. Come meet them at the? OFFICER INSTALLATION BANQUET The Weathervane at A Southern Season, University Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill Thursday, December 4th 5:30 - 6:15 ? Registration, Networking, and Browse the Silent Auction 6:15 - 7:00 ? Dinner 7:00 ? 8:30 Program · Brief Business Meeting · Installation of Officers · Keynote Speaker ? Dav Robertson, Library Director at NIEHS and Chair of the SLA Centennial Commission · Sara Aull Award for Best Student Paper · Auction Tally and Wrap-Up SILENT AUCTION Join the fun for this important fund-raiser! First, donate an item such as a painting, jewelry, handcraft, event tickets, home décor, basket, food, or a re-gift from holidays past. Then, come prepared to bid on your favorites at the banquet. It?s fun and helps our chapter support our educational activities and awards. To donate items, contact Mary Schwartz at schwartzm@ccl.org with a brief description and assigned value of your donated item. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dav Robertson will take us back in time with a glimpse of 1909 perceptions and a nod to the future in his speech \"InfoPrognostications: 100 Years Past, 100 Years Future.\" With humorous and surprising photos, graphics, and audio clips, he?ll demonstrate the evolution of information professionals and set the stage for SLA?s Centennial Commission plans for celebrating this milestone throughout the coming year. MENU Mixed greens salad Choice of entrée: · Grilled sirloin served with buttery mashed potatoes and a red wine sauce · Pan roasted salmon with a lobster tarragon cream, ginger scallion rice, and asparagus · Roaster pork loin served with apple parmesean risotto, apple relish, and asparagus · Vegetarian choice to be announced Dessert: Chocolate ganache tart or pumpkin tiramisu Iced tea, coffee, and soda Cash bar serving red and white wines SPONSORS: ![\"\"](\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wyWnCJQyyWA/SSsPKs4INsI/AAAAAAAAAIA/MmX5FVCflpg/s1600-h/ProQuest.jpg\") ![\"\"](\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wyWnCJQyyWA/SSsPKrYh1HI/AAAAAAAAAH4/d1_rG15zD1o/s1600-h/escohost.jpg\") COST: Members ? $22 Guests ? $26 Students ? $18 TO REGISTER, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pXzn1ACGXcYSLla57hNSnQ_3d_3d. Deadline is Monday, December 1st. Registration is binding. Bring your payment (cash or check) to the banquet. Make checks payable to NCSLA. Directions to The Weathervane are at http://www.southernseason.com/includes/webimages/UMallMap.jpg. Questions? Contact Mary Schwartz, Senior Librarian, Center for Creative Leadership. 336-286-4086. schwartzm@ccl.org  |
| The 2009 NCSLA Candidates Click the link below to read the candidates bios: http://ncsla.wikidot.com/2009-candidates At this year's annual banquet we will have a silent auction. More information to come!  |
| ANCHASL Fall 2008 Meeting - Nov 7 in Winston Salem NC The Association of North Carolina Health and Science Libraries (ANCHASL) will hold its Fall 2008 meeting on November 7 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The Medical Library Association course (6 contact hours) \"Teaching Clinical Skills to Medical Librarians\" will be offered. For additional information, including registration, visit the ANCHASL site at http://anchasl.org Submitted by: Margaret Cobb ANCHASL Continuing Education Chair Forsyth Medical Center Library 336-718-5995  |
| NCSLA Wiki The new NCSLA Wiki is now ready for use. Visit the wiki today at: http://ncsla.wikidot.com/ Stay tuned for more information via the NCSLA listserv.  |
| Web 2.0 articles by local author now available! THERE ARE SOME GREAT COMBINATIONS OF WEB 2.0 TOOLS THAT CAN ENHANCE STANDARD WEB PAGES, ALERTS, NEWSLETTERS AND LIST-SERVES AND THEY CAN BE INCORPORATED INTO YOUR WORKFLOWS RIGHT NOW Information Outlook Cromity, J. (2008). Hot New Web 2.0 Tools. Information Outlook, V12(8), 17-19 http://www.sla.org/io/2008/08/580.cfm ONLINE: Exploring Technology & Resources for Information Professionals Cromity, J. (2008). Web 2.0 Tools for Social and Professional Use. ONLINE, V32(5), 30-33 http://www.infotoday.com/online/sep08/index.shtml  |
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