Please come join the local chapter of the American Society for Information Science for our next talk--- "From Data to Visualization: Emerging Tools for Research" given by Jan Johansson (Data Librarian of the Congressional Research Service) and also with Richard Landry (CEO of Conquest Systems)
When: Wednesday, Nov. 12. Dinner at 6:30, Talk at 7pm
Registration: Available online - please complete by Nov. 10
Cost:
$15 for ASIS&T members (and their friends)
$20 for non-members.
Students Free (Must Register)
Description: Traditionally, data analysis has required extensive expertise in math and statistics combined with training in complex software applications like SAS, Matlab, and the R programming language. Recently, however, new technologies and services have emerged that make it possible to work with raw data using web applications with simple visual interfaces. These visually compelling tools allow researchers to quickly see and communicate relationships
between diverse trends, like the correlation between weather and burglary.This session will include a brief review of the visualizations built into traditional statistical software packages
like R and Matlab followed by a demonstration of three new web-based tools applied to three real research topics. The session will conclude with a panel discussion with Richard Landry, CEO of Conquest Systems, a pioneer in creating readily usable data libraries.
Bio: Jan Johansson serves as the Data Librarian of the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress. Mr. Johansson joined CRS as a Presidential Management Fellow in 2004. Previously, he worked at JSTOR.org as a user interface designer and as a reference librarian at
The New York Public Library. Mr. Johansson has a Master of Science in Information from the University of Michigan and a BA in political science from Columbia University and is currently studying computational statistics at Georgetown University.
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, room A5
Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/ Green/Yellow) or Metro Center (Red/Blue/Orange)
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
EVENT: Registration Ends Friday
Can't make it to ASIS&T's 2008 meeting in Columbus, OH? Join us then at CUA, and hear preview talks from PVC-ASIS&T members who will be giving presentations at the national meeting.
What: National Meeting Preview
When: September 22nd 6-830pm
$15 members, $20 non-members, students free(but must register)
Dinner will be provided....
Registration ends Friday September 19th 6pm
Speakers include:
Nancy Roderer, ASIS&T National President will speak about information professionals.
Joe Hourcle, "FRBR Applied to Scientific Data," http://www.asis.org/Conferences/AM08/posters/102.html
Margeaux Johnson, "JASIS&T open access policy and the ASIS&T scholarly
communication survey."
Pengyi Zhang, "Extending Sense-Making Models with Ideas from Cognition and Learning Theories." http://www.asis.org/Conferences/AM08/contributedpapers/19.html
LOCATION: May Gallery, John K. Mullen Library, Catholic University of America
METRO: Brookland/CUA station, red line.
From the metro, walk up the road past the guard station. The Mullen Library is the large white building. Go around the building to front entrance. Tell the attendant you are here for the ASIS&T Event. The May Gallery is directly to the right after passing the attendant. We advise attendees to take the Metro. Limited parking is available in front of the library.
For registration and more information, please click here:
https://www.asis.org/Chapters/asispvc/pvcregform_092208.html
What: National Meeting Preview
When: September 22nd 6-830pm
$15 members, $20 non-members, students free(but must register)
Dinner will be provided....
Registration ends Friday September 19th 6pm
Speakers include:
Nancy Roderer, ASIS&T National President will speak about information professionals.
Joe Hourcle, "FRBR Applied to Scientific Data," http://www.asis.org/
Margeaux Johnson, "JASIS&T open access policy and the ASIS&T scholarly
communication survey."
Pengyi Zhang, "Extending Sense-Making Models with Ideas from Cognition and Learning Theories." http://www.asis.org/
LOCATION: May Gallery, John K. Mullen Library, Catholic University of America
METRO: Brookland/CUA station, red line.
From the metro, walk up the road past the guard station. The Mullen Library is the large white building. Go around the building to front entrance. Tell the attendant you are here for the ASIS&T Event. The May Gallery is directly to the right after passing the attendant. We advise attendees to take the Metro. Limited parking is available in front of the library.
For registration and more information, please click here:
https://www.asis.org/Chapters/
Friday, November 23, 2007
Impress Your Professor: Keep on bloggin' on
On a quick note, I've been home to visit my parents in northern Illinois for Deep Fried Turkey day and imagine my surprise when, on the train, I overheard one couple talking at length about "HCI" (Human Computer Interaction), yet another couple talking about usability testing and a group of teens discussing the viability of the Facebook model over Myspace. It was as if everyone was discussing just about everything I've learned in the last year at SLIS and the relevancy of my degree hit me right square in the face! Very exciting and at the same time a little weird.
Anyhoo, at the last event it was announced that the Potomac Valley Chapter of ASIS&T has started a blog as well so I thought this a great opportunity to plug that AND to point everyone to this nice little slideshow on the topic of blogging communities from the ASIS&T Annual Meeting. It's short and to the point for all of us OD'ing on tryptophan!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Event! Event!
What: Social Networking: Information Professionals Meeting other Information Professionals When: Thursday, December 13th at 6pm-?
Where: Zack's Taverna, 305 Pennsylvania Ave, SE (Capitol South-Blue or Orange line)
Cost: Pay for your own food or beverage
RSVP: via Survey Monkey by December 6, 2007
For menu information, please click here.
To learn more about ASIS&T, ARL Diversity Initiatives , and REFORMA, please read below.
ASIS&T has been the society for information professionals leading the search for new and better theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information. The local professional Chapter, the Potomac Valley Chapter of ASIS&T, has members are primarily located in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Southern Maryland. To learn more about PVC-ASIST, please contact Jeff Prater at jeff.prater@yahoo.com
ARL is a nonprofit organization of 123 research libraries at comprehensive, research-extensive institutions in the US and Canada that share similar research missions, aspirations, and achievements. The Association's importance and distinction is born from its membership and the nature of the institutions represented. ARL member libraries make up a large portion of the academic and research library marketplace, spending more than $1 billion every year on library materials. To learn more about ARL Diversity Initiatives, contact Jerome Offord Jr jerome@arl.org
REFORMA is committed to working toward the recruitment of bilingual, multicultural library personnel; promoting public awareness of libraries and librarianship among Latinos; advocating on behalf of the information needs of the Latino community; developing Spanish-language and Latino-oriented library collections; and acting as a liaison to other professional organizations. REFORMA is an affiliate of the American Library Association. If you are interested in learning more about REFORMA, please contact the DC-REFORMA Chapter Secretary, Michelle Hinojosa Melencio, at michelle.melencio@discovery.com.
Where: Zack's Taverna, 305 Pennsylvania Ave, SE (Capitol South-Blue or Orange line)
Cost: Pay for your own food or beverage
RSVP: via Survey Monkey by December 6, 2007
For menu information, please click here.
To learn more about ASIS&T, ARL Diversity Initiatives , and REFORMA, please read below.
ASIS&T has been the society for information professionals leading the search for new and better theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information. The local professional Chapter, the Potomac Valley Chapter of ASIS&T, has members are primarily located in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Southern Maryland. To learn more about PVC-ASIST, please contact Jeff Prater at jeff.prater@yahoo.com
ARL is a nonprofit organization of 123 research libraries at comprehensive, research-extensive institutions in the US and Canada that share similar research missions, aspirations, and achievements. The Association's importance and distinction is born from its membership and the nature of the institutions represented. ARL member libraries make up a large portion of the academic and research library marketplace, spending more than $1 billion every year on library materials. To learn more about ARL Diversity Initiatives, contact Jerome Offord Jr jerome@arl.org
REFORMA is committed to working toward the recruitment of bilingual, multicultural library personnel; promoting public awareness of libraries and librarianship among Latinos; advocating on behalf of the information needs of the Latino community; developing Spanish-language and Latino-oriented library collections; and acting as a liaison to other professional organizations. REFORMA is an affiliate of the American Library Association. If you are interested in learning more about REFORMA, please contact the DC-REFORMA Chapter Secretary, Michelle Hinojosa Melencio, at michelle.melencio@discovery.com.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Registration ending soon for CUA and PVC ASIS&T Program
Please join the Potomac Valley and Catholic University of America Chapters of ASIS&T for our next exciting program!
"Bringing it Home: Highlights from the ASIS&T National Meeting"
WHEN: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 (Light supper and snacks provided 6pm, the program will run 6:15 - 8:30pm.)
WHERE: May Gallery, John K. Mullen Library, Catholic University of America
Click HERE for registration and more information.
"Bringing it Home: Highlights from the ASIS&T National Meeting"
WHEN: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 (Light supper and snacks provided 6pm, the program will run 6:15 - 8:30pm.)
WHERE: May Gallery, John K. Mullen Library, Catholic University of America
Click HERE for registration and more information.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Registration Now Open!
Registration now open!
"Bringing it Home: Highlights from the ASIS&T National Meeting"
WHEN: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 (Light supper and snacks provided 6pm, the program will run 6:15 - 8:30pm.)
WHERE: May Gallery, John K. Mullen Library, Catholic University of America
THE PROGRAM:
"Bringing it Home: Highlights from the ASIS&T National Meeting"
Come and hear area presenters from the National Meeting discuss their research and contributions to information science! ASIST National President Nancy Roderer will discuss her goals for the upcoming year. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and
mingle with our presenters and President.
The presentations…
Nancy Roderer - 2007-08 ASIS&T National President, will speak about her goals and vision for the upcoming year. She is currently the Director of the Welch Medical Library and the Division of Health Sciences Informatics, Johns Hopkins University
Youngok Choi - "Searching for Books and Images in OPAC: Effects of LCSH, TOC and Subject Domains"
Ken Fleischman - "Digital Libraries and Human Values: Human-Computer Interaction Meets Social Informatics"
Trudi Bellardo Hahn - "Patterns and Outcomes of Federal Agency Funding for Libraries and Information Science"
Paul Jaeger - "Social Capital and Information Science Research" (SIGS IFP, SI, CRIT, HFIS)
Miriam Matteson - "The Impact of Group Interaction on Shared Cognition: An Analysis of Small Group Communication"
Tiffany Smith - Highlights from the Classification Special Interest Group
Stay tuned, more speakers may be announced
LOCATION: May Gallery, John K. Mullen Library, Catholic University of America
METRO: Brookland/CUA station, red line. (From the metro, walk up the road past the guard station. The Mullen Library is the large white building. Go around the building to front entrance. Tell the attendant you are here for the ASIS&T Event. The May Gallery is directly to the right after passing the attendant. We advise attendees to take the Metro. Limited parking is available in front of the library.)
The Catholic University of America: Getting to Campus
CUA Campus Map Directory (See sectors 14-15)
COST: $ 15 Members, $ 20 Non-Members, Students free with registration
FOOD: Light supper with vegetarian options
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER:
1) Online
2) Fax Registration Form
3) Mail Registration Form
"Bringing it Home: Highlights from the ASIS&T National Meeting"
WHEN: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 (Light supper and snacks provided 6pm, the program will run 6:15 - 8:30pm.)
WHERE: May Gallery, John K. Mullen Library, Catholic University of America
THE PROGRAM:
"Bringing it Home: Highlights from the ASIS&T National Meeting"
Come and hear area presenters from the National Meeting discuss their research and contributions to information science! ASIST National President Nancy Roderer will discuss her goals for the upcoming year. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and
mingle with our presenters and President.
The presentations…
Nancy Roderer - 2007-08 ASIS&T National President, will speak about her goals and vision for the upcoming year. She is currently the Director of the Welch Medical Library and the Division of Health Sciences Informatics, Johns Hopkins University
Youngok Choi - "Searching for Books and Images in OPAC: Effects of LCSH, TOC and Subject Domains"
Ken Fleischman - "Digital Libraries and Human Values: Human-Computer Interaction Meets Social Informatics"
Trudi Bellardo Hahn - "Patterns and Outcomes of Federal Agency Funding for Libraries and Information Science"
Paul Jaeger - "Social Capital and Information Science Research" (SIGS IFP, SI, CRIT, HFIS)
Miriam Matteson - "The Impact of Group Interaction on Shared Cognition: An Analysis of Small Group Communication"
Tiffany Smith - Highlights from the Classification Special Interest Group
Stay tuned, more speakers may be announced
LOCATION: May Gallery, John K. Mullen Library, Catholic University of America
METRO: Brookland/CUA station, red line. (From the metro, walk up the road past the guard station. The Mullen Library is the large white building. Go around the building to front entrance. Tell the attendant you are here for the ASIS&T Event. The May Gallery is directly to the right after passing the attendant. We advise attendees to take the Metro. Limited parking is available in front of the library.)
The Catholic University of America: Getting to Campus
CUA Campus Map Directory (See sectors 14-15)
COST: $ 15 Members, $ 20 Non-Members, Students free with registration
FOOD: Light supper with vegetarian options
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER:
1) Online
2) Fax Registration Form
3) Mail Registration Form
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Save the Date! CUA and PVC ASIS&T join forces for a terrific program!
Please join the Potomac Valley and Catholic University of America Chapters of ASIS&T for our next exciting program!Bringing it Home: Highlights from the ASIS&T National Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Light supper and snacks provided 6pm, the program will run 6:15 - 8:30pm.
WHERE: May Gallery, John K. Mullen Library, Catholic University of America
SPEAKERS:
Nancy Roderer, 2007-08 ASIS&T National President,
Director of the Welch Medical Library and the Division
of Health Sciences Informatics, Johns Hopkins University
Trudi Bellardo Hahn, University of Maryland
Ken Fleischmann, University of Maryland
Miriam Matteson, University of Maryland
Paul Jaeger, University of Maryland
Tiffany Smith, Catholic University Alumni
THE PROGRAM: Bringing it Home: Highlights from the ASIS&T National Meeting
Come and hear area presenters from the National Meeting discuss their research and contributions to information science! ASIS&T National President Nancy Roderer will discuss her goals for the upcoming year. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and mingle with our presenters and President.
The Presentations:
Ken Fleischman - Digital Libraries and Human Values: Human-Computer Interaction Meets Social Informatics
Trudi Bellardo Hahn - Patterns and Outcomes of Federal Agency Funding for Libraries and Information Science
Miriam Matteson - The Impact of Group Interaction on Shared Cognition: An Analysis of Small Group Communication
Paul Jaeger - Social Capital and Information Science Research (SIGs IFP, SI, CRIT, HFIS)
Tiffany Smith - Highlights from the Classification Special Interest Group
Stay tuned! More speakers may be announced.
LOCATION: May Gallery, John K. Mullen Library, Catholic University of America
METRO: Brookland-CUA station, Red Line.
From the metro, walk up the road past the guard station. The Mullen Library is large white building. Go around the building to front entrance. Tell the attendant you are here for the ASIS&T Event. The May Gallery is directly to the right after passing the attendant. We advise attendees to take the Metro. Limited parking is available in front of the library.
The Catholic University of America: Getting to Campus
CUA Campus Map Directory (See sectors 14-15)
COST: $ 15 Members, $ 20 Non-Members, Students FREE with registration
FOOD: Light supper with vegetarian options
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER: 1) Online, 2) Fax Registration Form, 3) Mail Registration Form. Check back soon for registration information!
For more information, map, and the registration form, please visit the PVC ASIS&T Website.
See you on Nov 7th!
Jeffrey R. Prater
Potomac Valley Chapter of ASIS&T
and
Nora Daly
Chair - Catholic University of America Chapter of ASIS&T
Thursday, September 13, 2007
EVENT UPDATE!
"Working Together, Working Differently: How millennials are changing the way other generations learn, interact, and do commerce."
Where: Whittal Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress
Just added!
Docent led tour of the Library of Congress, available from 1-2 for 40 registered guests. (Please state if you wish to join the tour when you register)
Register HERE!
Where: Whittal Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress
When: 2-4pm, September 24, 2007 with a reception to follow 4-5.
Just added!
Docent led tour of the Library of Congress, available from 1-2 for 40 registered guests. (Please state if you wish to join the tour when you register)
Register HERE!
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The Program:
Roberta Shaffer will highlight The Pew Research Center’s Report “How Young People View Their Lives, Futures and Politics A PORTRAIT OF “GENERATION NEXT”
Roberta Shaffer is the Executive Director of FLICC/FEDLINK at the Library of Congress. Her research interest include generational use of information and information technologies, management, leadership, strategic planning, competencies, and Users and information use.
Following the talk, there will be a panel discussion of how different generations learn, interact, and do commerce differently.
Costs:
ASIST or SLA Members $10
ASIST or SLA Members $10
Nonmembers $15
Students free (Registration Necessary)
Students free (Registration Necessary)
Note: Please identify if you are SLA or ASIST Member when you register. Students identify where you attend. We will notify you about the tour details. We will notify you about the tour details.
Metro: Blue or Orange Line, Capitol South. Enter the Jefferson Building at the carriage entrance 1st Street Se, between Independence and East Capitol Streets. For additional information, http://www.loc.gov/visit/maps.html
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER
1) Online
2) Fax Registration Form
3) Mail Registration Form.
1) Online
2) Fax Registration Form
3) Mail Registration Form.
Registration ends September 20th.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Save the date! — ASIST/PVC Announces First Event
Please join the Potomac Valley Chapter for our first event of the 2007-08 year!"Working Together, Working Differently: How Millennials are Changing the Way Other Generations Learn, Interact, and Do Commerce."
Where: Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress
When: 2-4pm, September 24, 2007, reception to follow 4-5.
Docent's Tour: Starting at 1:00pm (Space is limited)
Cosponsored by Fedlink and Library Associates
Check back here for future announcements for registration information.
Hope to see you there!
Jeffrey R. Prater
Chair, Potomac Valley Chapter of ASIST
Email: jeff.prater@yahoo.com
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