ACRL-STS Liaison Program

Charge: To promote and coordinate the work of the STS Liaisons to different professional groups with which STS has established formal and informal relationships and to provide information sharing within the Section that may lead to collaboration and exchange. Liaisons will be chosen by the two committee co-chairs and a third member who is not currently acting as an STS liaison. Committee Roster

Many organizations are involved in science & technology librarianship. In an attempt to enhance the exchange of new ideas and shared concerns, STS has drawn from its membership to create a liaison program with the groups listed below.

DO YOU NORMALLY ATTEND CONFERENCES for any of these organizations? Would you like to be a liaison for the Science & Technology Section and have the opportunity to present on what you’ve learned? If so, please contact Fran Rosen or Rebecca Hill for more information.

Not currently an STS member, but still want to be involved? Contact us today!

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STS-APPOINTED LIAISONS

Each liaison is expected to serve for a one-year term, attend the assigned organization’s annual conference, and prepare an informal report on what was discussed. This report can be in a standard Word or PDF document, or can be presented via an online or in-person poster session to the STS Liaisons Committee. Terms of service may be consecutive if desired.

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Description from Website
"ACS is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization which represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry and sciences that involve chemistry."

Years Liaisons
2008 - 2009 Mitchell Brown, University of California, Irvine
2007 Jeremy Garritano, Purdue University
2006 Beth Thomsett-Scott, University of North Texas

Reports

American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)

Description from Website
“Since 1937, the American Society for Information Science and Technology (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.”

Years Liaisons
2007 -  2009 Tina O'Grady, University of New Orleans

Reports

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD),
American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)

Description from Website
“The division consists of librarians and information professionals concerned with the support of engineering education.”

Years Liaisons
2012 - 2013 Daniela Solomon, Case Western University
2009 - 2010 Jill Dixon, Binghamton University
2008 John Meier, Pennsylvania State University
2007 Kathleen Fleming, Wayne State University
2006  Maliaca Oxnam, University of Arizona

Reports

National Science Digital Library  (NSDL)

Description from Web Site
"The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) is a national network of digital envirionments dedicated to advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning for all learners, in both formal and informal settings."

Years Liaisons
2012 - 2013 Flora Shrode, Utah State University
2006 – 2007 Flora Shrode, Utah State University
2006 Julia Gelfand, University of California, Irvine

Special Libraries Association (SLA)

Description from Website
“The Special Libraries Association (SLA) is a nonprofit global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners. SLA serves more than 9,000 members in 75 countries in the information profession, including corporate, academic and government information specialists.”

NOTE – any specific scientific division of SLA may qualify for a liaison position

Years Liaisons Div
2012 - 2013 Janet Hughes, Pennsylvania State University DST
2012 - 2013 Jeffra Bussman, California State University, East Bay PAM
2008 - 2009 Louise Deis, Princeton University SLA
2008 Olivia Sparks, Arizona State University DST
2007 Charles Wenger, currently unaffiliated DST
2006 - 2007  Joe Murphy, Yale University PAM
2006    Virginia Baldwin, University of Nebraska, Lincoln DST

Reports

United States Agricultural Information Network (USAIN)

Description from Website
"The United States Agricultural Information Network is an organization for information professionals that provides a forum for discussion of agricultural issues, takes a leadership role in the formation of a national information policy as related to agriculture, makes recommendations to the National Agricultural Library on agricultural information matters, and promotes cooperation and communication among its members."  

Years Liaisons
2012 - 2014 Livia Olsen, Kansas State University
2008 - 2010 Amy Paster, Pennsylvania State University

Reports

ACRL-APPOINTED LIAISONS

Liaisons appointed by ACRL are under the terms and guidelines of the Liaisons Coordinating Committee (LCC). Please see the ACRL Liaison Activities website for more information.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Description from Website
"The American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Triple A-S" (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association." 

Years Liaisons
2011 - 2013 Alison Ricker, Oberlin College
2009 - 2011 Diane Rein, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
2008  Laura Mullen, Rutgers University
2006 - 2007  Stephanie Bianchi, National Science Foundation

Reports

International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC)

Description from Website
"The International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC) is an association of individuals and organizations interested in library and information science, especially as these are applied to the recording, retrieval and dissemination of knowledge and information in all aspects of aquatic and marine sciences and their allied disciplines. The association provides a forum for exchange and exploration of ideas and issues of mutual concern."


Years Liaisons
2012 - 2013 Michelle Leonard, University of Florida
2009 Janet Webster, Oregon State University

Reports

International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)

Description from Website
"The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession."

Years Liaisons
2011 - 2015  Martin Kesselman, Rutgers University
2007 - 2011 Janet Webster, Oregon State University
2005 - 2007 Julia Gelfand, University of California, Irvine
2004 - 2009    Billie Jo Reinhart, Cleveland State University, Emeritus

Reports

Medical Library Association (MLA)
 

Description from Website

"MLA is a nonprofit, educational organization with more than 4,000 health sciences information professional members and partners worldwide. MLA provides lifelong educational opportunities, supports a knowledgebase of health information research, and works with a global network of partners to promote the importance of quality information for improved health to the health care community and the public."

 

Years Liaisons
2012 - 2013 Barbara Harvey, University of South Dakota
2011 Mary Slebodnik, Purdue University

 


INFORMAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIPS

Suggestions were made to formalize relationships with the following groups. This list will grow as volunteers come forward.

American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)

Council on Botanical & Horticultural Libraries (CBHL)
Kathy Fescemeyer, Pennsylvania State University

GeoScience Information Society (GSIS)

International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL)

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Last updated: February 1, 2013