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SLA Boston Presents

The Future of Search is Here!

Wednesday, May 3, 2006
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
EBSCO Publishing Home Office
 10 Estes Street , Ipswich , MA 01938

 

PROGRAM OUTLINE

WHEN
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
1:00pm-5:00pm

LOCATION
EBSCO Publishing Home Office
 10 Estes Street , Ipswich , MA 01938

PROGRAM TITLE -- The Future of Search is Here!

SPEAKERS:  Shawn Lorenz, Vice President of business development, Groxis
                    Joe Tragert, Director, Market Development, EBSCO Publishing

Improving Search Results Through Visualization

In order to make content available for everyone, you need search tools designed for everyone.  Groxis is leading the way in designing search tools with everyone in mind. Join Shawn Lorenz in a discussion of next generation search tools and how they’re changing the way in which content is delivered. See what's behind exciting new visual search offerings. Lorenz will show how topically organized visual maps make it easier for novice and expert users to explore large amounts of content in a single view, resulting in users understanding the value and purpose of premium content.
 
Lorenz will also discuss Groxis' foray into the future of the enterprise search management which entails the combination of federated content access, information visualization, dynamic filtering and a set of collaborative tools that result in a complete research workflow solution for businesses, government organizations, and academic institutions.

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Discussion and Practical Uses of Concept Search™ as a Means for Corporate Intelligence

    The "smarts" behind a joint venture between EBSCO Publishing and Content Analyst LLC is a search technology known as "Concept Search™. Concept Search enables users to search for conceptually-related content by entering phrases, paragraphs or entire articles int a search box. Users do not need to worry about matching specific words or metadata; the system finds the best information…and actually "trains" itself as it operates, creating a more intelligent search with each use. This is the same patented search technology used in the U.S. Intelligence Community today.

AGENDA

1:00 – 1:30 - Arrival/Check-in & Beverages
 
1:30 – 3:00 - Grokker Presentation followed by Q&A
 
3:00 – 3:10 - Break
 
3:10 – 4:15 - Concept Search Presentation followed by Q&A
 
4:15 – 5:00 – Tour of EBSCO Publishing facilities


REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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COST
SLA Members: $25.00
Non-SLA Members: $35.00
Students/retired/between jobs: $15.00
SPECIAL: Bring a new SLA member and receive a coupon worth up to $25 towards any upcoming SLA Boston event! Coupons can be picked up at the Registration Table.

Walk-ins are welcome but space may be limited so please register or let us know you will be coming.

PAYMENT
Payment is via PayPal, check or cash. If paying by PayPal, please make sure both the SurveyMonkey registration form, and the PayPal form are complete. If writing a check, please register at Survey Monkey, and make checks payable to: SLA Boston. Please mail checks to: Judy Blaine, 6 Copley Street, Winchester, MA 01890.
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DIRECTIONS

note: the Ipswich train station is right next to the EBSCO parking lot, so you can take the commuter train (IPSWICH line) and easily walk to the EBSCO offices. 

From Downtown Boston

  • Take the Tobin Bridge to Route 1 North to Topsfield Exit.
  • Follow Route 1 North past Topsfield Fair Grounds on right, then cross Route 97 at a set of lights.
  • At the next set of lights, there will be a Sunoco gas station on the left and a closed gas station on the right.
  • Take a right onto Ipswich Road (in Topsfield) which turns into Topsfield Road in Ipswich .
  • Follow for approximately six (6) miles to the center of Ipswich . A railroad station and parking lot surrounded by a chain link fence will be on your right. Ipswich Cooperative Bank will be on your left.
  • After the chain link fence, take a right onto Saltonstall Street . EBSCO is straight ahead.
  • After Estes Street on your right, take a right into our parking lot.
  • Please use the main entrance.
From Logan Airport
  • Leaving the airport, take Route 1A North for several miles until you come to the intersection with Route 60 ( Bell Circle -- Revere ).
  • Branch left to Route 60 West.
  • Continue several miles through one traffic circle to Route 1 North traveling about 20-30 minutes to Topsfield Exit.
  • Follow Route 1 North past Topsfield Fair Grounds on right, then cross Route 97 at a set of lights.
  • At the next set of lights, there will be a Sunoco gas station on the left and a closed gas station on the right.
  • Take a right onto Ipswich Road (in Topsfield) which turns into Topsfield Road in Ipswich .
  • Follow for approximately six (6) miles to the center of Ipswich . A railroad station and parking lot surrounded by a chain link fence will be on your right. Ipswich Cooperative Bank will be on your left.
  • After the chain link fence, take a right onto Saltonstall Street . EBSCO is straight ahead.
  • After Estes Street on your right, take a right into our parking lot.
  • Please use the main entrance.
From New Hampshire
  • Route 95 South to Exit 54 (Route 133).
  • At end of ramp, bear left over Route 95 and follow to a set of lights -- Agawam Diner will be on your right.
  • Continue straight on Route 133 through Rowley.
  • Follow to the center of Ipswich , taking a right onto Market Street . The Stone Soup Café will be on your right on the corner.
  • Follow through the center of town taking a left onto Union Street -- Richdale Convenience Store is on the corner. EBSCO is straight ahead.
  • Drive straight into our parking lot.
  • Please use the main entrance.
From Route 128
  • Route 128 North to Route 95 North.
  • Take Route 95 North to Topsfield Exit (Route 1).
  • Follow Route 1 North past Topsfield Fair Grounds on right, then cross Route 97 at a set of lights.
  • At the next set of lights, there will be a Sunoco gas station on the left and a closed gas station on the right.
  • Take a right onto Ipswich Road (in Topsfield) which turns into Topsfield Road in Ipswich .
  • Follow for approximately six (6) miles to the center of Ipswich . A railroad station and parking lot surrounded by a chain link fence will be on your right. Ipswich Cooperative Bank will be on your left.
  • After the chain link fence, take a right onto Saltonstall Street . EBSCO is straight ahead.
  • After Estes Street on your right, take a right into our parking lot.
  • Please use the main entrance.   
Questions? 
Tom Clark, thomas.clark@sun.com or 781-442-0288