SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter

Announcements

Fall Workshop Grants for Students - 10/30/2009

The Florida and Caribbean Chapter of SLA is offering student workshop grants that will reimburse student registration fees as well as travel expenses of up to $100 to attend the Libraries of the Future workshop in Lakeland on November 13. The Chapter may award up to five student grants to qualified applicants. Please use the link below to the SLA Florida & Caribbean Chapter web site for the student grant application:

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for this grant to attend a Florida and Caribbean Chapter workshop, you must be an accepted candidate for the master's degree at one of the ALA accredited schools of library science in the state of Florida or the Caribbean and be a member of Special Libraries Association or an SLA student group. Part-time and/or off-campus students are eligible as well as full-time and resident students. GUIDELINES: Please submit the attached Student Application for Workshop Grant form. Electronic submissions are required.

Registration by November 5, 2009 will include a guaranteed lunch reservation.

CONTACT:

SLA Florida and Caribbean chapter web site for more workshop information: http://slafc.cites.fsu.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=incites.view&inciteID=119

Theresa Burress, Awards Chair Jacobs Technology/U.S. Geological Survey 600 4th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 tburress@usgs.gov 727-803-8747 x. 3108

http://slafc.cites.fsu.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=grants.view&grantID=12&sortBy=1

Associated Files:
2009 Fall Student Workshop Grant Application

Fall Workshop and Awards Luncheon - November 13 - 10/09/2009

Come to the Florida and Caribbean Chapter, Special Libraries Association (SLA) Fall workshop and Awards Luncheon from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on November 13 at University of South Florida-Polytechnic, Lakeland, Florida.

The workshop theme is "Libraries of the Future". The program speakers are Paulette Hasier (Library Task Manager, ARTI, Jonathan Reichental (US IT Innovations Director, Pricewaterhouse Coopers) and Catherine Lavallée-Welch (Associate Librarian, USF Polytechnic)

Online registration (full workshop or Awards lunch only) at: http://tinyurl.com/yfsv7eg $20 for students, $40 for SLA, ALA, FLA, MLA (or other professional library organization members) and $60 for non-members. Full registration includes lunch. Awards lunch only for $15. Onsite registration is available, but lunch is limited, so register TODAY.

See attached fliers for more information.

Associated Files:
Speaker Bios

FCC Visitors Guide - Lakeland 2009

FCC November 13, 2009 Workshop

Fall Workshop Being Planned - 8/17/2009

Mark your calendar now! A Chapter workshop is being planned for November 13 at University of South Florida-Lakeland. The workshop topic will be libraries of the future. Date and location are subject to change. For more information contact Nancy Kellett, nkellet@fsu.edu.

Affirmative Action SLA Scholarship Awarded to Valdivia - 8/16/2009

Ximena Valdivia received the Affirmative Action SLA Scholarship Award in June at the annual conference in Washington D.C.. Ximena is employed with the University Of Miami, Otto G. Richter Library, Cataloging And Metadata Services and is a master's student at the University of South Florida, School of Library and Information Studies.

The Affirmative Action Scholarship is granted only for graduate study in librarianship leading to a master's degree at a recognized school of library or information science. One US$ 6,000 Affirmative Action Scholarship is available each year. The official announcement and the presentation of the award was made at the Association's Annual Conference in June.

Florida Resolution Recognizes Chapter - 5/06/2009

Please see the attached Resolution recognizing March 11, 2009 as the Florida and Caribbean Chapter of the Special Libraries Association Day in Florida.

Associated Files:
2009 Florida Resolution

Announcing the 2009 Travel Grant Winners - 5/06/2009

The SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter is pleased to announce two winners of the 2009 travel grant: Karen Roth and Ann Marie Maloney.

Karen Roth has been selected to receive the professional travel grant and will share her conference experience with the membership via an article in the Chapter newsletter. She also plans to expand her involvement with the Florida chapter by mentoring newer librarians. Karen received her M.L.S. from University of South Florida in Tampa. She has been a member of SLA since 2003 and currently works as the solo medical librarian at Morton Plant Mease Health Care in Clearwater, FL.

Ann Marie Maloney has been selected to receive the student travel grant and plans to share her conference experience with the chapter via an article in the Blue Heron Newsletter. She will also document her conference experience on University of South Florida's Librarians in Training Blog. Ann Marie is currently a student in the M.L.S. program at University of South Florida in Tampa. She also works in the library at the Galen College of Nursing in St. Petersburg, FL.

The grants, sponsored by the Florida and Caribbean Chapter of SLA, will support these librarians in attending SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO that will be held on June 14-17, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

Call for Chapter Travel Grant Applications - 3/17/2009

The Florida and Caribbean Chapter of SLA is offering grants that will reimburse travel expenses of up to $1,000 to attend SLA 2009 Annual Conference and INFO-EXPO. The Chapter may award one student grant and one professional grant for a total of two $1,000 awards.

Link to the SLA web site for conference details: http://www.sla.org/content/Events/conference/ac2009/index.cfm

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for a student grant to attend SLA 2009, an applicant must be an accepted candidate for the master's degree at one of the ALA accredited schools of library science in the state of Florida or the Caribbean and be a member of SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter. Part-time and/or online students are eligible as well as full-time students.

Students must be enrolled at the time of the conference. Applicants who demonstrate an interest in special libraries via applicable coursework, volunteer work, employment, association activity, etc., will receive special consideration. Successful grant recipients will share their conference experience with their fellow Chapter members after the conference via a method proposed in the application and agreed to by the Board. Past award recipients are not eligible. PROFESSIONAL ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for a professional grant to attend the SLA Annual Conference, an applicant must be a current member of the SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter.

Successful grant recipients will contribute to the SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter for the year following the conference by participating in a Board Advisory Council or workshop activities under the direction of the Chapter president.

Past award recipients are not eligible.

GUIDELINES:

Please submit the Application for Travel Grant form as well as a current resume. Electronic submissions are required.

All materials must be received by Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

Winners will be notified by Friday, April 17, 2009.

CONTACT:

SLA Florida and Caribbean chapter web page: http://slafc.cites.fsu.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=grants.main

Theresa Burress, Awards Chair Jacobs Technology/U.S. Geological Survey Florida Integrated Science Center 600 4th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 tburress@usgs.gov 727-803-8747 x. 3108

Associated Files:
2009 Student Grant Application

2009 Professional Travel Grant Application

2009 SLA Travel Grant Information

2008 Florida Library Directory with Statistics - Special Libraries - 1/26/2009

For a comprehensive listing of special libraries in Florida check out the 2008 Florida Library Directory.

http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/bld/research_office/2008LibraryDirectory/PDFs/2008SpecialLibraries.pdf

Chapter Treasurer - 1/09/2009

Lisa Zilinski, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Inc., has been elected treasurer of the Florida and Caribbean Chapter for the 2009 term.

Hall of Fame Award, President's Award, and President's Citation Award Bestowed - 12/24/2008

The SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter is pleased to announce our 2008 award winners:

Sharon Schwerzel, head of the Dirac Science Library at Florida State University in Tallahassee, has been awarded the Hall of Fame Award for her distinguished service to the Florida Chapter of SLA throughout her professional career.

Betsy King, solo librarian at CAE USA, Inc. in Tampa, has been awarded the President’s Award for her outstanding service to the Florida Chapter of SLA in the capacity of Treasurer and Webmaster.

Liz Bumgarner, solo librarian at Time, Inc. in Tampa, has been awarded the President’s Citation for her excellent leadership as Chapter President as well as her continuing efforts and leadership in the Florida Chapter.

An awards presentation will be scheduled in conjunction with the Chapter’s spring workshop; details will be forthcoming in early 2009.

On behalf of the chapter, thank you all for your leadership and involvement in the association. Congratulations!

Contributed by: Awards Chair, Theresa Burress, Librarian Jacobs Technology/U.S. Geological Survey

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Announcing the 2009 Chapter Executive Board Officers - 12/22/2008

The Chapter is pleased to announce the following new officers: President-Elect -- Nancy Kellett; Secretary -- Sue McCauley; Director -- Jasmine Griffiths. Remaining on the board in new positions are: President -- Pam Doffek; Past-President -- Becky Augustyniak. Also, Claudia Dold and KC Hudson will remain on the board as Directors. Congratulations to our new officers, and thank everyone for their participation!

SLA Launches Centennial Web Site! - 11/30/2008

SLA is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2009!

SLA was founded in 1909 by John Cotton Dana and a group of librarians who recognized the need for an association which would promote cooperation and the sharing of knowledge to support business, government, academic and specialized librarians.

One hundred years later, the SLA Centennial Celebration Web site, your official gateway to all things related to the SLA Centennial, continues to promote that spirit of knowledge sharing and inspiration among our esteemed community!

The SLA Centennial Web site is your way to keep up with all the SLA Centennial Celebration events, news, contests and other fun items like the "100" lists of influential librarians and technological advances. The Web site also provides visionary and inspirational messages from past and present SLA leaders. Their stories address the big questions: Where have we been? Where are we going?

This announcement is a reprint from SLA.

http://www.sla.org/centennial/index.cfm

Chapter Featured at FSU CI Club Day - 11/23/2008

Club Day was sponsored by the College of Information (CI), Florida State University (FSU), on Thursday November 20. Pam Doffek, president-elect represented SLA and the Chapter to the 100+ visitors. Pam also held several drawings for Chapter promotional items e.g. beach towels, pins, hand towels.

The Chapter is currently working toward establishing a SLA student group at FSU,CI.

Chapter Seeking Board Candidates - 11/23/2008

The Chapter is currently trying to finalize the roster of candidates for the 2009 year. If you are interested in seeking an opportunity to grow professionally while having fun please contact Liz Bumgarner immediately at liz.bumgarner@custserv.com.

Chapter Workshop on Collaboration a Success! - 11/23/2008

The Chapter sponsored a workshop on October 10 that was attended by 32 professionals from Jacksonville, Tampa, Gainesville, and Tallahassee. The full-day workshop "1+1=More Than 3: Collaboration, Technology, and Futurism” was held at the College of Information, Florida State University and featured two sessions. Andrew Sanderbeck (People Connect Institute, Tampa Florida) presentation on “8 Tips for Effective Internet Collaboration” was an interactive presentation on many of the successful forms of collaboration in the here and now. J. Dale Prince, (Technology Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine) presentation on “Geeks Bearing Gifts: Unwrapping New Technology Trends” covered wikis, collaborative word processing, meeting scheduling, and numerous other technologies that aid in corralling the cats.

A very special thank you to Pam Doffek for putting together a first class event for Chapter members!

Chapter Information Ethics Survey - 9/25/2008

As you may be aware, this year SLA is crafting a new code of ethics for the association. We are a diverse organization and the code needs to reflect our varied workplaces and experiences. I've volunteered to serve as the FL-Caribbean chapter's ethics ambassador and I need to collect your opinions, anecdotes and experiences regarding information ethics.

I've created a survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=aQD8SKO4cmnMzKuTEHPUOQ_3d_3d that asks your opinions on what elements the code should contain plus gives you an opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences. I will compile these results and post a summary later to the list and also our chapter newsletter. The results will also be sent to the SLA committee composing the code. Please take the survey so our chapter can be represented in the new code of ethics! Thanks, Sara Sara Russell Gonzalez Physical Sciences Librarian Marston Science Library, University of Florida sargonz@uflib.ufl.edu / 352-273-2867

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=aQD8SKO4cmnMzKuTEHPUOQ_3d_3d

Student Grants for Fall 2008 Workshop - 9/02/2008

The Florida and Caribbean Chapter of SLA is offering student workshop grants that will reimburse student registration fees as well as travel expenses of up to $100 to attend the Chapter's fall workshop in Tallahassee, Florida. The Chapter may award up to five student grants to qualified applicants.

http://slafc.cites.fsu.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=grants.main

Florida Candidates for SLA Board of Directors - 9/01/2008

Don't miss the opportunity to participate in Meet the Candidates Call-in forum with the 2009 president-elect candidates 3 September 2008 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT Moderated by Gloria Zamora, SLA President-Elect.

The following list provides Florida candidates and links to their YouTube speeches:

Cynthia Barrancotta - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_40fFah4EgU

Michel Kim - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBtuCZwe5tQ

Welcome New Board Members! - 8/26/2008

The Chapter has two new Board members: Carol Armstrong, Mentoring Chair and Michael Kim, South (Miami) Regional Representative.

40th Anniversary Planning Committee Convenes - 8/26/2008

The 40th Chapter Anniversary Committee convened on August 25 to begin developing plans for this special occasion that begins in January 2009. The committee chair is Sheryll Rappaport and committee members are: Sharon Schwerzel, Suzi Hayes, Betsy King, Susan Laura Lugo, Pam Doffek, Becky Augustyniak, and Susan Berkman. Sheryll will be soliciting ideas from Chapter members soon. Stay tuned!

If you have any suggestions please contact Sheryl Rappaport, Committee Chair sheryll.rappaport@ruden.com .

Register Now! Chapter to Host Workshop in Tallahassee October 10 - 8/26/2008

On October 10 the Chapter will host a full-day workshop. The workshop title is "1+1=More Than 3: Collaboration, Technology, and Futurism" and will be presented by Andrew Sanderbeck, People Connect Institute, Tampa Florida and J. Dale Prince, Technology Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

Date: Friday, October 10, 2008 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Place: College of Information, Shores Building, Room 206, Florida State University

Registration fee (includes lunch): $40.00 - SLA/ALA/FLA etc. $60.00 - Non-member $20.00 - MLIS students (Student workshop grants will be available)/Retirees

Online Registration: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2bioaB9z17lJXsqnWKg6sUw_3d_3d

Onsite Registration (does not include lunch): 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Contact: Pam Doffek, President Elect & Workshop Chair doffek@ci.fsu.edu

Workshop presentations include the following:

8 Tips for Effective Internet Collaboration Andrew Sanderbeck, People Connect Institute, Tampa Florida

When Dr. Stephen Covey wrote about collaboration and “Synergy” in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People he didn’t know how collaboration would be changed by technology. This interactive and fun session focuses on many of the successful forms of collaboration in the here and now, both in person and through the ever widening scope of technology. Come “Sharpen your Saw” and learn how to upgrade your collaboration skills with others as we learn 8 Tips for Effective Internet Collaboration and take a sneak peak into the future of collaboration, or as Business Week Magazine described it “The Power of Us!”

Andrew Sanderbeck is an expert trainer on leadership and team development, communications, customer service and generating revenues for libraries and library systems. He is the past chair for The Small and Rural Libraries SIG of the Florida Library Association, a panel presenter at the 2008 SARC IV Conference and a featured presenter for LIRT at this year’s ALA Conference in Anaheim, California.

He is the founder of The People~Connect Institute, an organization that enjoys serving others that value professionalism, vision and purpose while making a difference in the lives of the people in their organizations and communities.

Geeks Bearing Gifts: Unwrapping New Technology Trends J. Dale Prince, Technology Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine

With the advent of AJAX and other interactive technologies, the Internet has become a collaborative workspace. Organizations, small and large, find that resources on the Web facilitate group work and remove much of the sting from being chair of a committee or task force. "Geeks Bearing Gifts: unwrapping new technology trends" addresses these developments with a hands-on approach that’s both informative and fun. The session covers wikis, collaborative word processing, meeting scheduling, and numerous other technologies that aid in corralling the cats.

J. Dale Prince, MA, MLS, AHIP, is Technology Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern Atlantic Region located at the Human Services Library of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Dale provides internet and technology instruction to medical librarians and health professionals within the region, as well as training and outreach for a variety of National Library of Medicine programs and services. Mr. Prince has 17 years experience as an instructor and trainer and seven years of experience as a medical librarian. He received his Master of Library Science from Indiana University, is a member of Beta Phi Mu and is a senior member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals

Nancy Kellet's Avatar Makes Front Cover of IO - 6/12/2008

Our very own Nancy Kellett's avatar is featured on the cover of the June issue of Information Outlook. SLA Second Life librarians and their avatars in an article on SLA's Second Life, Information Outlook, 23-30, v.12, No. 6, June 2008. Nancy is a member of the SLA Second Life Workgroup. Contributor: Sharon Schwerzel

Chapter Facebook Group - 6/12/2008

A Facebook Group has been created for the Chapter to connect with other members, students, and anyone else interested in special libraries in the Florida and Caribbean.

http://www.facebook.com

Seattle Happy Hour/Dinner - 6/12/2008

All Chapter members and their guests are invited to a Dutch treat happy hour/dinner at the Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in beautiful Seattle. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and network with chapter members. Please plan to join us! Date: June 16, 2008 (Monday) Time: 5:30 P.M. Place: Purple Cafe & Wine Bar 1226 4th Ave.

http://www.thepurplecafe.com

Virtual Book Group Selection is..... - 5/12/2008

The Dip by Seth Godin. Discussion for the book will begin on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. A blog has been set up for the virtual discussion, http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/ fl_c_chapter.

http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/fl_c_chapter

Cynthia Barrancotto--Board Candidate for Chapter Cabinet Chair-Elect - 5/02/2008

Cynthia Barrancotto is a 2008 Board Candidate for Chapter Cabinet Chair-Elect. Cynthia served as the co-chair for SARC IV held in Tampa in February. Cynthia we applaud your dedication to the profession and wish you the best in this new endeavor!

Jasmine Griffiths Recipient of the DLDP Award - 4/25/2008

Congratulations to Jasmine Griffiths who has been selected to receive the SLA Diversity Leadership Development Program Award sponsored by EBSCO at the Annual Conference of the Special Libraries Association in Seattle, WA in June 2008. This award is given to a SLA member who represents a group traditionally under-represented in the Association. Recipient must have an interest and potential for leadership with SLA.

Jasmine Griffiths is employed at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Tampa.

2008 Travel Grant Winners Announced - 4/25/2008

The SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter is pleased to announce two winners of the 2008 travel grant:

Cheryl Dee, Ph.D., has been selected to receive the professional travel grant and will continue her extensive Advisory Council work with students and mentoring. In addition, she plans to take an active role in the Chapter’s Virtual World activities.

Hana Brown has been selected to receive the student travel grant and will share her conference experience with the chapter via an article in the Blue Heron Newsletter. She also plans to use her conference experience to explore new ways of communicating with and encouraging students to become more involved in professional activities.

The grants, sponsored by the Florida and Caribbean Chapter of SLA, will support these librarians in attending SLA 2008: Breaking Rules – Building Bridges, which will be held in Seattle, Washington from June 15-18, 2008.

Theresa Burress, Awards Chair, SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter

Information Ethics Ambassador - 3/06/2008

Sara Russel Gonzalez has accepted the role of Information Ethics Ambassador for the Chapter. Sara also serves a regional contact for the Gainesville area.

New Chapter Board Members - 3/06/2008

Please join me in welcoming the following members to the Chapter Board:

Regional Contacts: Virgin Islands - Susan Laura Lugo West Indies - Valarie Walters

Advisory Council: Virtual World - Nancy Kellett

Blue Heron Bulletin Spring Edition - 3/04/2008

The most recent issue of the Blue Heron Bulletin is packed with information and includes the Anne & Walter Bladstrom Library, a Message From the President,“Scanning verses Microform”,“Change and How to Deal With It”, and SLA Chapter Scholarships.

Associated Files:
Blue Heron volume 37 issue 1

Travel Grants Application Extended to March 8! - 2/29/2008

The Florida and Caribbean Chapter of SLA is offering grants that will reimburse travel expenses of up to $1,000 to attend SLA 2008: Breaking Rules – Building bridges. The Chapter may award one student grant and one professional grant for a total of up to two $1,000 awards.

Link to the SLA web site for conference details: http://www.sla.org/content/Events/conference/ac2008/index.cfm

http://slafc.cites.fsu.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=grants.main

Students Awarded Grant to Attend SARC - 2/21/2008

The Chapter is proud to announce that travel grants were awarded to six students to attend the South Atlantic Regional Conference (SARC). Congratulations to Hana Brown, Tsu Yin Lue, Diana Montoro, Elizabeth Rodrigues Jessica Zairo, and Lisa Zilinski (Duque).

Plan to Attend SARC IV February 27-29 in St. Petersburg - 1/09/2008

The SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter welcomes you to Florida in February! SARC IV, The Surreal Landscape, kicks off Wednesday, February 27, 2008 with an opening reception held on the patio outside our meeting rooms at the Carillon Park Hilton in scenic St. Petersburg, Florida. Register now!

http://units.sla.org/regconf/sarc4/

Congratulations to Our New Officers for 2008! - 1/09/2008

President: Becky Augustyniak; Pres-Elect: Pam Doffek; Secretary: Linda Sobey; Treasurer: Bill Patterson; Director A: Claudia Dold; Director B: KC Hudson; Director C: Kathy Shearin

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