DSOC organized a number of exciting programs for this year's conference.  Where available, presentations are linked next to each speaker's name.  Check back soon for more links!

 

Conference Theme Initiative:
Walking Miles in the Mile High City

Time: Sunday June 3rd, 11 am
Location: Thomson Scientific/Dialog Booth - Expo Hall, #400
Join the Social Science Division and Dialog Inc. as we “Climb to New Heights” and target health, energy and exercise while at the 2007 conference. The event will kick-off at the opening of the INFO-EXPO Hall on Sunday at 11am when Social Science Division members and Thomson Scientific/Dialog folks will distribute free pedometers to all interested SLA members.  Rack up the miles for the next three days (both in the exhibit hall and anywhere else you go).  Stop by the Thomson Scientific/Dialog booth to report your results to qualify for prizes. Prizes will be awarded for the most steps taken by 4PM on Tuesday. The grand prize (an iPod nano) will be awarded at 4:15 on Tuesday to the person who has taken the most steps across the three days.  First, second, and third prizes are $100, $50, and $25 American Express gift cards.
Graciously sponsored by: Thomson Scientific & Dialog


Sunday, June 3


Social Science Division 2007 Board of Directors Meeting
Time: 12:00–2:00
Location:  Convention Center room 202
Moderator: Greta Ober-Beauchesne, Joint World Bank, International Monetary Fund Library; Chair, Social Science Division


Joint Open House (MAHD, EDUC, DSOC)
Time:  8:00-10:00
Location:  Hyatt Regency, Mineral D
Description:  A joint open house to facilitate conversation among members of the Education Division, Museums, Arts, and Humanities Division, and the Social Science Division.
Graciously sponsored by:  Scopus

 

Monday, June 4

Breakfast with the Chair
Time:  7:00–8:30
Location:  Hyatt Regency, Mineral D
Description: Please join Greta Ober-Beauchesne, Chair of the Social Science Divison, for breakfast and an introduction to the Division. By invitation, this session is open to new members only and is a great way to meet our leaders. Find out how you can become involved in the future of the Social Science Division
Moderator: Greta Ober-Beauchesne, Joint World Bank, International Monetary Fund Library; Chair, Social Science Division
Graciously sponsored by: The PRS Group


The Personal Information Trainer: Library training as an employee benefit for attraction and retention of targeted individuals in the firm or institution
Time: 11:30-1:00
Location:  Convention Center room 304
Description: A focused look at the potential for offering specialized library services to a pre-selected group of employees and how this benefits all parties concerned. We’ll look at work place examples, how libraries deal with policy issues, establishing a checklist for implementation, and long-term consequences. The main presentation will be followed with counterpoint from two designated reactors.
Moderator: Cynthia Hill , Sun Microsystems Inc.
Speaker: Stuart Basefsky, School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR), Cornell University
Respondent: John Ganly, John Ganly, The New York Public Library, Science, Industry and Business Library
Respondent: Heidi Yacker, Knowledge Services Group, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Graciously sponsored by: Thomson Gale; Co-sponsored with Insurance & Employee Benefits Division


Mapping Business: The Geography and Map Section’s Mary Murphy Papers Session
Time: 1:30-3:00
Location:  Convention Center room 706
Related DSOC Section: Geography and Maps Section
Description:  Explore the use and mapping of Consumer Expenditure Survey data and business location information via the geographic information systems environment.
Moderator: Vanette Schwarz, Illinois State University
Speaker: Angela Lee, ESRI Inc.
Sponsored jointly by:  Grey House Publishing and Basch Subscription Services


Meet the Nonprofit Sector
Time: 1:30-3:00
Location:  Convention Center room 302
Related DSOC Section: Nonprofit Section
Description:  Wondering what life is like in the non-profit sector? The roles of non-profit librarians are as varied as their organizations. Join us for a discussion with leading librarians in this field as we explore the important and wide-ranging responsibilities of information professionals within the nonprofit sector.
Moderator: Nancy L. Minter, Urban Institute
Speakers:  
Mary Kaczmarek, Alliance for Children and Families (Milwaukee, WI) See handouts
Elizabeth Quinlan, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL) See presentation slides
Janice Rosenberg, The Foundation Center (Washington, DC)
Graciously sponsored by: H.W. Wilson Company

NAFTA@13: Unruly teen or happily ever afta?
Time: 4:00-5:30
Location:  Convention Center room 706
Related DSOC Sections:  Public Policy Section, International Relations Section, Labor Issues Section
Description: Join our topical experts as they explore Best of the Web data web sites for Mexico, Canada and the United States. Our focus will be on comparative data, economic indicators, the labor force, and official demographic sources. We'll look at sites offering pre-packaged information, as well as customizable sites with functionality to "make your own tables".
Moderator: Elana Broch, Princeton University
Speakers:

  • Canada: Jackie Druery, Head of Learning & Research Services Stauffer Library, Queen’s University, Ontario Canada  See presentation slides

Graciously sponsored by: CSA


International Reception
Time: 6:00-7:30
Location:  Hyatt Regenecy, Mineral Hall, Level 3
Description: Bring your élan, pizzazz, & A-Game! See the 2007 SLA Europe Information Professional of the Year (EIP) Award bestowed. Network to the max with international Conference attendees. Indulge in smooooth, decadent, & fizzzzy treats.
Moderator: Ann R. Sweeney, DSOC, European Union—European Commission Delegation
Speakers:
Rachel Kolsky , SLA Europe Chapter Pres. (Corp. Research & Development, AIG Europe UK)
Sue Henczel , International Information Exchange Caucus
Susan Fournier, DCSLA Chapter President ( Information Center, Independent Community Bankers of America)
Clare Hart, Executive Vice President, Dow Jones
Graciously sponsored by: The Reception & EIP Award are graciously sponsored by Dow Jones & Co. ; This program co-sponsored with SLA Europe, KIIE, & SLA Washington DC Chapter

 

Tuesday, June 5


Social Science Division Annual Business Meeting
Time: 7:00–8:30
Location:  Hyatt Regency, Mineral G
Description:  Don't let the early hour keep you away. Sign up for the Social Science Division Business Meeting Breakfast and meet our board members. You’ll have a chance to hear what the Division is doing in the coming year.
Moderator: Greta Ober-Beauchesne, Joint World Bank, International Monetary Fund Library; Chair, Social Science Division
Graciously sponsored by: Sage Publications

Do fences make good neighbors? Does immigration hurt or help the U.S. economy?
Time:  9:00-10:30
Location:  Convention Center room 704
Related DSOC Section: Labor Issues Section
Description: Who gets a visa to work in the U.S. and who doesn't? Which foreign workers do we welcome into the United States, and which ones do we not, and why? Join us for a workshop exploring the world of immigration policy: an overview of the main players, government offices that manage immigration issues, and the best ways to keep on top of the changing landscape.
Moderator: Sue Torelli, University of Pennsylvania
Speaker: Robert Heiserman, Immigration Attorney; Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Denver  See presentation slides (zip file)  See research list
Sponsored in part by: EOS Intl

Global Librarianship 
Time: 11:00-12:30
Location:  Convention Center room 704
Related DSOC Section: International Relations Section
Description:  Hear first-hand how colleagues aid libraries and librarians in developing countries. Speakers from Librarians Without Borders, the US Peace Corps and the Lubuto Library Project will enthrall you with their field experiences. Find out what YOU can do, too!
Moderator: Ann Sweeney, European Union – European Commission Delegation
Speakers:
Melanie Sellar, Librarians Without Borders  See presentation slides
Kevin Cullen, U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Botswana, 1995-97; University of Colorado at Denver See presentation
Jane Kinney Meyers, President & Founder, Lubuto Library Project
See presentation slides
Sponsored jointly by: John Wiley & Sons and Keesing’s

Finding the Concept, Not the Word: Using Ontologies & Semantics in Today’s Search World
Time: 2:30-4:00
Location:  Convention Center room 601
Description: You’ve heard about ontologies and semantic searching, but what are they? Who is using these cutting-edge tools to make searching easier? How do these search tools differ from a tried and true Boolean search? A clear, plain language look at the topic will enable members of the audience to try out ontology-building. In addition, we’ll look at how these technologies are being used to search structured data, and employ latent semantic indexing.
Moderator: Greta Ober-Beauchesne, Joint World Bank, International Monetary Fund Library; Chair, Social Science Division
Speakers:
Brandy King, Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard University See presentation slides
Joe Tragert, EBSCO See presentation slides
Graciously sponsored by:  EBSCO

 

Wednesday, June 6
 

Visualizing Statistical Information: Making Use and Sense of Graphs, Charts and Diagrams
Time: 11:00-12:30
Location:  Convention Center room 406
Related DSOC Section: Public Policy Section
Description: If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a visual display of statistical information is worth at least 10,000. We will explore commonly-used techniques for reporting and summarizing information and examining trends. We will examine some basic design principles that that apply to displaying information (either statistical or bibliographic) in a "user-friendly" fashion
Speaker: Elana Broch, Population Research Librarian, Princeton University
Sponsored jointly by: Bernan and Haworth Press ; Co-sponsored with Business and Finance Division


Government Mapping and Information Update
Time: 1:30-3:00
Location:  Convention Center room 406
Related DSOC Section: Geography and Maps Section
Description: Digital systems, plans and programs at the Government Printing Office, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Geological Survey. Making electronic access work for you by using GPO's Future Digital Systems, USGS Geospatial One Stop, and USDA Tracking Animal Health.
Moderator: David McQuillan, University of South Carolina
Speakers:
Susan Maroney - USDA
John Carpenter – Census Bureau
Rick Davis and Selene Dalecky – Government Printing Office
Co-sponsored by: Government Information Division and the Transportation Division