Final Reminder of ALCTS Symposia Events Scheduled During Midwinter 2005 in Boston

If you are interested in attending any of these events, please register online at www.ala.org/alcts/events.

Codified Innovations: Data Standards and Their Useful Applications

Presented by the ALCTS Committee to Study Serials Standards
Friday, January 14, 2005 * 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Description

Library professionals are increasingly becoming more aware of information standards and their applications. This half-day symposium brings together systems vendors, standards representatives and librarians to discuss the application and implementation of standards that enable and improve the sharing of information.

Attendees are encouraged to participate in standards development through positive criticism and proactive involvement. This symposium promotes a more complete understanding of the library system marketplace.

Speakers

Robert Wolven (moderator), Columbia University
Ted Fons, Innovative Interfaces, Inc.
Diane Hillmann, Cornell University
Debra Novosad, VTLS, Inc.
Regina Reynolds, Library of Congress, National Serials Data Program

Preservation Assessment: Understanding Problems and Developing Real Solutions

Friday, January 14, 2005 * 8:30 a.m. - noon

Description

Understand the nature and scope of preservation problems and take practical steps towards improving the condition of their collections. Learn the mechanics of carrying out a condition survey, how condition information relates to preservation problems, and be provided with guidance towards tangible and cost effective improvements. Examples from studies conducted at a variety of libraries will be presented and ample time will be allowed for discussion.

Speakers

Jacob Nadal, Head, Craig Preservation Laboratory
Andra Barker, Preservation Assistant, Craig Preservation Laboratory

New Frontiers in Emergency Preparedness

Friday, January 14, 2005 * 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Ansul, a Tyco Fire & Security Company

Description

This half-day symposium describes an evolution in emergency preparedness and response that librarians should definitely know about. Specifically, it spotlights new directions such as the Alliance for Response, an initiative of Heritage Preservation fostering groundbreaking dialogue between cultural leaders and first-responders, and dPlan, an online emergency preparedness tool funded by IMLS and jointly developed by NEDCC and MBLC. The potential role of the federal government in protecting cultural heritage materials is also addressed.

Target Audience

Librarians and other cultural heritage leaders responsible for emergency preparedness planning as well as response and recovery.

Speakers

Gregor Trinkaus-Randall, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Jane Long, Heritage Preservation
Bernard Margolis, Boston Public Library
G. Fred Vanderschmidt, FEMA
Lori Foley, Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
Arthur Beale, MFA