Synergy General Session
sponsored by: 
Monday, 4 June 2007, 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Moderator: Tom Hogan, CEO, Information Today, Inc.
Panelists: Stephen Abram, Clifford Lynch, Eugenie Prime
Description:
Competitive intelligence, information architecture, Web 2.0, corporate governance, information assurance... these are all trends in the business of managing information that point to an ongoing transformation of your profession. Are they built to last? What does the future hold, as these and other influences on your practice evolve? Join us for a special audience-focused conversation with some of the leading thinkers in the world of information. Get a fresh perspective from the minds of futurists who see more than what's on the horizon.
Division Synergy Sessions
Embedded Librarians: What is a "Traditional" Setting for an Information Specialist?
Monday, 4 June 2007, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Speakers:
Kathy Shearin, Business Development Consultant, BlueCross Blue Shield of Florida
Josh Duberman, Informationist/Research Library, National Institutes of Health
Rochelle Richardson, Manager, Medical & Regulatory Research, InterMune, Inc.
SLA Unit: Pharmaceutical & Health Technology Division
Description:
A new paradigm for information specialists is to be "embedded" in the departments they serve. Is this the evolution of the Information Center or a trend which will quickly fade? Come for the presentation, stay for the discussion of the pros and cons of this trend.
From Wallflower to Active Networker
Monday, 4 June 2007, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Moderator: Howard E. Trivers, Baker & Daniels LLP
Speakers:
Lyle Minter, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Dr. Renee Gilbert, PhD., Psychologist and Author
SLA Units:
Legal Division
Leadership and Management Division
Description:
Learn how professional networkers manage anxiety and leverage their skills to meet, greet, motivate and inspire the people around them. Practical tools from everyday life from Dr. Renee Gilbert, PhD., psychologist, author, and professional speaker on social networking. SLA Fellow Lyle Minter will facilitate the audience-focused conversation and offer additional insights.
Sponsor: Thomson Scientific & Dialog
The Future of the Past
Monday, 4 June 2007, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Moderator: Peter F. Johnson, Preservati Partners
Speaker: Victoria McCarger, Preservati Partners
SLA Unit: News Division
Description:
Small archives and repositories: unique challenges
Small archives and repositories face challenges in establishing digital archives. Our presenters will discuss issues and opportunities in digital archiving, including current technologies, systems, and practices. Audience questions and participation are encouraged.
The Only Constant in Digital Services is Change
Monday, 4 June 2007, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Moderator: Cynthia Bennington, KennedyJenks Consultants
Speaker: Roy Tennant, California Digital Library
SLA Units:
Environment & Resource Management Division
Biomedical & Life Sciences Division
Information Technology Division
Description:
Explore the latest developments in digital services and web technologies with an award-winning educator who has spent his career demystifying technology for information professionals. Help decide the focus of the presentation by participating in the pre-conference online discussion.
Sponsors: Elsevier
Mining Your Own Information Backyard for Economic Growth and Development
Tuesday, 5 June 2007, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Speakers:
Christine Hamilton-Pennell, City of Littleton, CO
Anne Northcott, Export Development Canada
Jenny Shangraw, The Right Place, Inc
SLA Units: Business & Finance Division
Description:
Case studies on seeking local/regional information
A panel of economic research experts will present case studies on specific problems and solutions for finding information for local economic development.
Sponsors:
10-K Wizard Technology
Thomson Dialog
Co-Sponsor:
SLA Government Information Division
Future Shock! Libraries for Next-Gen Science and Scientists
Wednesday, 6 June 6 2007 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Moderator: Ruth Gustafson, Reference Librarian, University of California, Davis
SLA Units:
Biomedical & Life Sciences Division
Science - Technology Division
Description:
Academic Sci-Tech librarians? roundtable
Facilitated discussions will focus on academic libraries and their roles in leading-edge science and the new generation of scientists. A boxed lunch will be provided.
Ticket Number: 840
Ticket Price: $10
Sponsors:
Annual Reviews
IEEE
Springer
Thomson Scientific & Dialog
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