Thursday PRE-CONFERENCE all day

CSUL

Contact: Ken Ryan (CSULA)

323-343-4943

kryan@calstatela.edu

Title: E-Books

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Moderator:Ý Ken Ryan, Reference Librarian, California State University, Los Angeles kryan@calstatela.eduÝÝ (323)343-4943

Smoke and mirrors?Ý Perhaps yet another ìdeath of the library as we have known itî story?Ý Techno-babble and dot com hype?Ý Or a ë24/7í success story, a true breakthrough in anytime, anywhere access?Ý Or the unbinding of the book and the minimizing of the physical constraints of place and object?

Cut through the baffle-gab and learn the latest information about electronic books or ëe-booksí.Ý Hear from e-book publishers and aggregators about the realities behind and features of this developing medium.Ý Get the latest message from consortia and librarians who have added these items to their ìshelves.îÝ Hear from information technologists and technical services personnel about potential pitfalls that await the unwary.Ý Learn about fiscal, technological and ergonomic constraints from first-hand usersí experiences.Ý Share a vision of the future with librarians and information consultants working on the cutting edge of this new medium.Ý Hear about current and projected projects and developments in this field.

Join library technologists, librarians, vendor representatives, managers and visionaries who are working on developing the electronic book technology and related standards for access and delivery.Ý The all-day program will include speakers and panelists along with vendor product demonstrations.Ý Lunch and breaks are included in the registration fee.

This CARL 2000 Pre-Conference is co-sponsored by CARL/CSU Librarians Interest Group and the Systemwide Electronic Information Resources (SEIR) Office of the California State University.

Room capacity:

Spkr 1: Evan Reader

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Friday PRE-CONFERENCES 9-12:00 A.M (3hours)

HTML WORKSHOP

Contact: Stephen Sottong

323-343-5168

ssotton@calstatela.edu

Title: Designing the Library Web

Abstract: The Web is a tool to enhance our users library experience.Ý This workshop will teach participants the basics of web page design using tools available at any library.Ý Participants will leave this workshop with sufficient knowledge to design their own Web pages.Ý No Web page design experience is required for participation. Familiarity with Windows and using Web browsers (e.g. Netscape or Internet Explorer) is required.

Room capacity: 25

Spkr 1: Stephen Sottong, Cal State L.A.

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Program Contact: Ann Ward

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CCIG

Contact: Matthew Saxton (714) 564-6710

Title: Assessment of Reference Services in College Libraries

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Reliable and valid methods for measuring reference service performance provides valuable information for planning, scheduling, training, and promoting a culture of continuous self-improvement within the institution. Unfortunately, few institutions have a comprehensive plan for the regular assessment of services. This preconference will inform participants about reference standards for information professionals, methods of evaluating services, tools for gathering data, and guidance in developing a reference service evaluation plan for performing regular assessment activities. Both in-house and remote reference services will be examined.

Room capacity:

Spkr 1: Matthew Saxton, Santa Ana College

Spkr2: Jo Bell Whitlatch, San Jose State University

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Program Contact:Ý Trish Burson

Note-taker: Leslie Huiner

CDIG

Contact: Myra Appel

530-752-2002

mlappel@ucdavis.edu

Title: Bridging the Chasm: Collection Development and the Digital Divide

Abstract: A panel of educators and librarians will examine the conceptual, instructional, economic, and technological factors contributing to the "digital divide" - the disparity in access to information that exists and is growing with the increasing reliance on electronic technologies and the Internet. Speakers will discuss the implications of the digital divide for patrons from diverse ethnic and racial groups and individuals with physical or age-related disabilities; assist librarians in understanding and overcoming some of these disparities in access to electronic resources; offer case studies of current successful collection development practices in California; suggest strategies in delivering collections in formats appropriate for certain user populations; and recommend criteria for evaluating print and electronic resources to bridge the divide.

Room capacity

Equipment: Overhead projector and PowerPoint set-up

Spkr 1: Max Neiman, UCR

Spkr2:Romelia Salinas, Cal State LA

Spkr3:Lillian Castillo-Speed, UC Berkeley

Spkr4:Christina Woo, UCI

Spkr5:Clara Chu, UCLA

Program Contact: Ann Ward

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GIPIG

Contact: Eric Forte, UCSB

forte@library.ucsb.edu, 805-893-2074

Title: Applying Government Information to Social Science Research

Abstract: Government information covers nearly the entire spectrum of knowledge. While many natural scientists are familiar with government produced information and research from agencies such as NASA, USGS, and the Department of Energy, social scientists and non-government information librarians often do not realize the possible applications government information can have to their research.Ý This preconference will overview some of the many ways in which government information can apply to the social sciences, with special focus on four areas: business information, materials related to social and environmental justice, historical resources, and - especially timely- election resources and their application in the teaching of information literacy.

Room capacity

Spkr 1: Carolyn Baber, SDSU

Spkr 2: Les Kong, CSUSB

Spkr 3: Jim OíDonnell, Caltech

Spkr 4: Jill Vassilakos-Long, CSUSB

Spkr 5: Sherri Barnes, UCSB

Spkr 6: Eric Forte, UCSB

Program Contact: Ann Ward

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