Business Information Workshop

Need to find market research and company information on a tight budget? Learn some great tips and resources from this joint workshop, brought to you by NC-SLA and BLINC (Business Librarianship in North Carolina).

September 18, 2008
North Carolina Biotechnology Center, RTP
9:30-2:30

• Morning session "Marketing on the Cheap"
  
• Lunch
  
• Afternoon panel session "Finding Company Information"
  

Here's a link to the registration site,
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZAPz1RPeD0ilF2maegSBew_3d_3d

E-mail karin_shank@ncbiotech.org with any questions.

NCSLA Web 2.0 Roundtable

How can social networking and new technologies enhance our libraries? Come learn from librarians who have put Web 2.0 to work ... and share your own success stories!

Wednesday, July 23rd from 1:00 - 4:00 at the National Humanities Center in RTP

Introduction & Overview - Jamal Cromity, Dialog

Four 30-minute sessions at seven roundtables:
•Blogs & Wikis – Josh Wilson, NC State University Libraries
•Facebook & LinkedIn – Sheila Devaney, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
•RSS & News Feeds – Erin Iannacchione, InterMune
•Podcasting – Rebecca Vargha, UNC School of Information & Library Science
•Library Thing – Marie Tretiakova, Center for Creative Leadership
•SLA’s Course on 23 Things – Tamika McCollough, EPA
•Del.icio.us & Flickr – Karin Shank, NC Biotechnology Center
Select a topic and join the discussion at that table for 30 minutes. Then select another topic and join that discussion. You'll have an opportunity to join four discussions throughout the afternoon.

For our wrap-up, Jamal and discussion leaders will summarize the great ideas and share additional resources.

COST:
SLA members - $10
Guests and Non-members - $15
Students - $5

Feel free to forward this notice to other information professionals outside NCSLA.

To register for this event, complete the online registration form. The deadline is Friday, July 18th so sign up today!

Registration is binding. Please bring your payment (cash or check) to the meeting. Make checks payable to NCSLA.

Directions to the National Humanities Center are available at http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/routenhc.htm

ANCHASL Spring 2008 Meeting in Wilson, NC

There’s still time to register for the Association of North Carolina Health and Science Libraries’ (ANCHASL) Spring Meeting, which will take place on Friday June 13 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC. The speaker will be Marty Magee of the McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska. Her topic will be “Thinking Like An MBA: Time, Money, Resources & Change Management in the Library.” Attendees will be awarded 4 MLA CE credits.

Please fax or email your registration by June 11 as indicated below (you can bring payment to the meeting):

Rebecca Johnston, ANCHASL Treasurer
FAX: 910-323-4007
EMAIL: Rebecca.Johnston@sr-ahec.org

For meeting and registration information, visit the ANCHASL website at http://www.anchasl.org or you may link directly to the meeting brochure at:
http://www.anchasl.org/CE_Class_Brochure_61308_finaldraft.pdf

ADDITIONAL NOTE:
A block of rooms is being held at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Wilson until Monday June 9. Please mention ANCHASL to get the discount rate of $105. Contact the Fairfield Inn at 252-265-5660 (toll free 800-228-2800) to make a reservation.

Posted by:
Margaret Cobb
ANCHASL CE Committee Chair

NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKING DINNERS

In February, four “neighborhoods” gathered for networking events. Unfortunately, the Raleigh event was postponed due to too much flu! Charlotte members are considering a networking event later in the year. Here are summaries of the four who met in February.

Chapel Hill: On Thursday, February 21, April Errickson and Debbie Balsamo hosted the Chapel Hill Networking Dinner at the Mediterranean Deli on Franklin Street. The event was attended by 19 people and included many students, including some first semester students and the current President of the UNC's Student SLA Chapter. There was lively discussion as the students shared their plans for the future and heard veteran SLA'ers talk about their experiences.

Durham: On the evening of Tuesday, February 19, Rebecca B. Vargha hosted the Durham Networking Dinner at City Beverage in Durham. There were 17 people present including members, student members, guests and faculty from both UNC-Chapel Hill & North Carolina Central University. The conversation topics ranged from career plans to an overview of current SLA initiatives such the Alignment Project and the Centennial Celebration. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect and meet new colleagues in an informal setting.
RTP: Diana Chilke, Jen Stringer, and Erin Knight hosted the RTP Networking Breakfast at the Radisson Research Triangle Park on Tuesday, February 26th. Fourteen members and guests gathered to enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast and the opportunity to chat and catch up with friends and colleagues.

Triad: Nine Triad area members gathered for a potluck dinner at the home of Mary Schwartz on Friday, February 22nd. Librarians came from Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Students came from UNC-CH and UNC-G. All enjoyed good food, wine, and conversation around the dining table.

AWARDS BANQUET

Historic Castle McCulloch in Jamestown, NC was the site for our Annual Awards Banquet on April 22nd. (Click here for pictures). What a fitting site to be reminded of the noble past and exciting future of our profession!

Ann Stringfield received the Meritorious Achievement Award for her notable and enduring contributions to the chapter and to the profession. Dav Robertson remembered Ann’s many contributions to the chapter. Larry Skladanowski remarked on Ann’s professionalism at Lorillard and her service to NC libraries through Infocrofters.

Jamal Cromity received the Horizon Award as a relatively new chapter member who, through work and professional activities, shows promise of becoming an outstanding member of the profession. Debbie Balsamo and Barb LeBlanc noted Jamal’s newly-revised, more appealing and user-friendly chapter website. Although Jamal couldn’t be there to accept his award in person, he sent his thanks.

Guy St. Clair reminded us that special librarians have always been the gatekeepers of our organizations’ knowledge and the importance of growing our impact in this arena. He suggested that we value our “idea people” even when the avalanche of new ideas feels overwhelming; collaborate throughout our organizations, especially with IT; communicate upward; and get familiar with Web 2.0 technologies.

Joanie Olivier conducted a chapter business meeting with reports from our chairpersons.

Thanks again to our generous sponsors who made this evening a truly special occasion -- D&B, Ebsco, Iconitel, Infocrofters, and Inmagic!

IMPROV CLASS

On April 3rd, 16 members enjoyed the improv class taught by actor and trainer Greg Hohn. We did five activities: Swapping Corners, Mirror Movement, Rip Van Winkle, Talk Show Guests, and Smith & Sir. After the experience and debriefing, these were the lessons learned by the group:
· Be in the moment
· Trust yourself
· What does confidence look like? Me
· Function outside of a plan
· Give it the gas!
· Focus on your audience
· Practice in a safe place
· Status vs. power
· Task is the same regardless of the audience
· Play a role when stepping outside comfort zone
· Move beyond the fear
· Presentation techniques
· Shift thinking from worst-case scenarios to best-case
· Be aware of self
· It’s better to be good now than perfect later
· Do self-evaluation before or after, not during the process

Upcoming Events

WEB 2.0 ROUNDTABLE
Members experienced with Web 2.0 technology in special libraries will lead 30-45 minute discussions. There will be 6-8 tables and 4-5 sessions throughout the afternoon so participants can learn about or share their experience with:
· Blogs and wikis
· Facebook, LinkedIn, and Ping
· Flickr
· Online image generators and mash-ups
· RSS and news feeds
· Del.icio.us and Technorati
· Library Thing and other book networking sites
· Podcasts
Discussion leaders recruited so far are: Rebecca Vargha, Erin Iannachione, Barb LeBlanc, Jamal Cromity, Sheila Devaney and Josh Wilson. Jamal Cromity will present an overview and wrap-up based on his forthcoming article in Information Outlook.
Date: Wednesday, July 23rd from 1:00 – 4:00
Location: National Humanities Center, RTP
Watch the NCSLA website and discussion list for registration information!

MARKET RESEARCH
Karin Shank is planning a joint workshop about business information with BLINC (Business Librarianship in North Carolina, Div. of NCLA). Two possible topics are "Market Research on the Cheap", and/or "Finding 'Hidden' Company Information."
Date: September
Location: NC Biotechnology Center, RTP
Watch the chapter website and discussion list for more details!

OFFICER INSTALLATION BANQUET
Let’s celebrate a successful year in NCSLA and welcome our new officers. Dav Robertson, Chair of SLA’s Centennial Commission, will report on the commission’s plans for marking this pivotal milestone in our profession. He’ll have ideas for celebrating as an association, as a chapter, and as librarians across the state.
Date: November or December
Location: Possibly at Maggiano’s at Southpoint Mall in Durham
Watch the chapter website and discussion list for more details!