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

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

Nonmembers $15
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 1^st 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.

Registration ends September 20th.

YouTube Tuesday

I Am a 2.0 Librarian!
Technology changes things. Some people adapt faster than others. While we all recognize the changes that Web 2.0 has brought to the library, we have to remember that everyone takes change differently. This librarian has put together a 2.0 Manifesto.



It's That Video You've Been Hearing About
In case you missed it, here's the "March of the Librarians" video that took the reading world by storm. Just remember, without coffee, there is no library.

Random comment

So I couldn't post without leaving you something fun. This article from the Guardian newspaper is about the 15 most popular websites or "Websites that changed the World." What do you think o f this list? I find the findings really interesting.

Impress Your Professor: Information Architecture

So in the spring semester I did a report for 551 about Information Architecture. It sounds easy right? So I spent about 15 minutes fumbling in front of a class talking about the metaphor of Architecture and how it applies to Information. How we "build" and "structure" information to make it easily acceptable. Needless to say, this was not the most articulate or accurate report ever given in 551.

But Information Architecture is very important to the development of our profession. According to KM Column, "Information architecture is the term used to describe the structure of a system, i.e the way information is grouped, the navigation methods and terminology used within the system." Obviously, because this describes ways to structure information, there is on going research into improvements in IA. In the current issue of the ASIS&T Bulletin there is an article about the future of research into Information architecture.

In this article the author identifies several questions for the future of IA Research.

• What should information architecture research be doing?
• What should the research track be encouraging?
• What should we be asking for in our call for papers?
  

This might be one of the more interesting ideas, for me, as a student. It is our profession that will be directing the future of research. So start thinking!

Also in this issue there is another article about serving communities and how Information Architecture effects the creation of an information commons in the library environment.

These articles are a nice way to begin thinking about Information Architecture and its applications. So I encourage you to take a look!!

Will work for FREE registration

If you're interested in attending this year's main ASIS&T Conference but can't quite figure out the economics of the trip to Milwaukee, there is a way! Student members have the opportunity to receive FREE registration in exchange for helping run the program. (Please note, transportation is not covered.)

How the Program Works

In exchange for complimentary registration, we'll ask you to help us run the conference. You'll serve as a room monitor for about three sessions each day for three days. In addition, you'll help out either at our registration desk or conference headquarters for a 4-hour period on one day of the conference. We've listed below the activities that you are expected to perform as part of the program.

1. Monitoring Sessions
We'll solicit your choices of sessions, by time period, and try to schedule you into the sessions you prefer wherever possible. Monitoring involves assisting the speakers and moderators, checking for name tags at the door, ensuring that the necessary AV equipment is on hand, encouraging participants to complete evaluation forms, and generally helping makes the session go smoothly. (Additionally, you will be expected to SMILE AND BE FRIENDLY!)

2. Registration
Registration assistance involves facilitating the registration process, keeping a record of registrants, handing out materials, etc.

3. Headquarters
The Headquarters office is kept open throughout the meeting for the convenience of ASIS&T Committee members, members of the Board of Directors and members of the Conference Committees. Your function will be to ensure that everything runs smoothly and to assist where needed.
How to Participate

If you would like to be considered for this program for the 2007 Annual, to be held October 21 - 24 in Milwaukee, WI. Please forward your name, address, phone, fax and e-mail numbers to:

American Society for Information Science & Technology
ATTN.: ASIS&T 2006 Annual Scholarships
1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 510
Silver Spring, MD 20910
FAX: (301) 495-0810
e-mail: cjohnson@asis.org

SLA Technology Day 2007

Technology Day 2007 - Working in a Virtual World
Sponsored by the Maryland Chapter of SLA

Date: Thursday, 4 October 2007
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM PM
Location: Kossiakoff Center, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory [Laurel, MD]

REMINDER - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS SEPT 10 - This is a reciprocal event, ASIS&T members receive SLA member rates.

http://units.sla.org/chapter/cmd/events/techday.htm#program

JOIN US! You've heard the terms before, maybe even attended talks on these topics in the past. Here's your chance to get the latest updates on these fast-moving technologies. Listen to vendor updates and have the opportunity to ask pointed questions. Get practical advice on how to apply new technologies in your organization in our TechTalk sessions. Exchange success stories and lessons-learned with colleagues. PROGRAM UPDATE - Ran Hock on Search Engines, Session 4.

A full day of state-of-the-art technologies & discoveries awaits you!

For more information, contact Susan Fingerman.

YouTube Tuesday

The Library of The Future
This video is a nice news clip about Stanford and "The Library of the Future." The video focuses on digital collections and discusses how the library is no longer just a physical entity, the library has moved online.



Library Tech Service of the Past
We've all been there.