Call for Speakers at SLA-SD 2010 Fall Seminar
Posted on July 12, 2010 by kcarlson | No Comments
By Jill Blaemers and Geeth Vijay-Rao, Directors, SLA San Diego Chapter
The San Diego Chapter of the Special Libraries Association is seeking speakers for our annual professional development seminar to be held Friday, October 1, 2010, at Amylin Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, CA.
Theme for 2010 is:
The Info Pro and the Competitive Edge: Applying Competencies and Technologies to Benefit Your Organization
We are looking for presentations that focus on best practices for utilizing and managing various technologies and tools in ways that contribute to organizational success. Presenters are asked to cover the topic both conceptually and with demonstrations/discussion of real-world applications.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Mobile devices: best practices for information centers. What works and what doesn’t.
• E-books and e-readers: implications and best practice.
• Tools for information analysis: analytical tools provided in conjunction with databases, eg, MS Excel, etc. What tools to use and when, and tips for drawing best inferences.
• Cloud computing: Web-based vs client-based software and document sharing/storage. Implications for the organization/information center.
• Social media: best practice for use by information centers.
• Semantic intelligence: how applications bring value to the organization.
• Digitization projects: management issues.
• Digital content and resources: techniques and tips for effective management.
• Communication skills relevant to change management. Implementation of new technologies implies organizational change: what communication skills do information professionals need to hone to effectively implement innovations and encourage adoption of new technologies.
• Overview major certificate programs and relevance to information professionals. How to enhance your career by extending your skill set: CI, Project management, six sigma, records management, copyright management.
Proposals are requested from information professionals working in all types of environments; SLA membership is not required.
Proposals should include:
• Speaker(s) name, affiliation, contact information
• A title for your presentation
• A summary of your presentation of up to 500 words
Presentations should be approximately 45 minutes in length. Please submit your proposal to us at sandiego.director@gmail.com by July 31, 2010. The seminar committee will select presentations by August 15.
Send us your proposal soon. Let your colleagues or others know about this opportunity. An Info Pro loves to share their knowledge! Also, please reserve October 1 on your calendar now. More details and registration information will be available in August.
Contacts: Jill Blaemers and Geeth Vijay-Rao, Directors, SLA San Diego Chapter
sandiego.director@gmail.com
Posted 7/12/10
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