Saturday, June 8, 2002
| 8 a.m. – 12 noon | Let’s Get Physical! Physical Science Reference Fundamentals for Non-ScientistsSLA Member Tuition: $195.00 SLA Non-Member Tuition: $245.00 Student Tuition: $5 to Student Members Location: |
This course will enhance the skills of students and librarians new to science librarianship. Team-taught by experienced science librarians, it will cover conducting a reference interview, important print and electronic resources, and strategies for answering questions. The scope includes Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, Computer Science and General Science. Participants will engage in discussions and some hands-on experiences. |
| 6:30-9 p.m. | PAM Early Bird DinnerContact: Elaine Adams ebadams@library.ucla.edu Location: Engine Co. No. 28 |
Price: $35.50 per person (tax and tip included). Special Note: This year the dinner is prepaid. Send the following form and your checkfor the dinner amount to the PAM Treasurer, Michael Fosmire.Reservations must be received by May 31st. Seating is limited to 55 people. |
Sunday, June 9, 2002
| 9:30-11 a.m. | PAMwide RoundtableLocation: Westin, Beaudry B
Moderator: Sue Vazakas Sponsor: INSPEC |
An opportunity for first-time attendees to meet other Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division members and discuss division-wide issues. |
| 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. | PAM Newcomers’ LunchLocation: TBA
Host: Jane Holmquist Sponsor: Turpion |
PAM members who are conference first-timers or student attendees are invited to lunch on us. Meet PAM officers and begin making connections with conference veterans. |
| 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Information Access in Developing CountriesLocation: LACC 518
Moderator: Zari Kamarei Speakers: Sponsor: Elsevier Science |
Presentations of first-hand experience with the information access issues, challenges, and possibilities unique to developing countries. |
| 3:30 – 5 p.m. | PAM Board Meeting ILocation: LACC 506
Chair: Kris Fowler
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Meeting of 2001-2002 PAM Executive Board and Committee chairs. |
| 7 -10 p.m. | PAM Open HouseLocation: Westin Bonaventure, Suite 3124
Sponsor: American Institute of Physics (AIP) |
Join PAM Division members from around the world to network, discuss issues and/or just have fun!PAM Suite – Westin Bonaventure Hotel |
Monday, June 10, 2002
| 7 – 8:30 a.m. | PAM BreakfastLocation: Westin Bonaventure, Suite 3124
Contact: TBA Sponsor: SIAM |
PAM members are invited to meet for an informal breakfast. |
| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | PAM Suite Daily RetreatLocation: Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Suite 3124
Sponsor: Institute of Physics Publishing (IOP) |
Institute of Physics Publishing once again invites all PAM members to visit the PAM Suite during the day to meet your colleagues, or just take a break. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be served, and free-use computers will be available for your convenience. |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Physics Round TableLocation: LACC 501A
Moderator: Bill Armstrong |
A lively and informal discussion of issues currently facing physics librarians. |
| 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Computer Science Round TableLocation: LACC 514
Moderator: TBA |
Lead Division: Sci-Tech |
| 3:30 – 5 p.m. | Assessing the Impact of E-journals on Libraries and Users: What’s Been Learned so FarLocation: LACC 409
Moderator: Steve Gass Speakers: Haekyung (Hattie) Jeon-Slaughter, Highwire Press and the Stanford University Libraries Sponsor: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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Two important projects, funded by the Mellon Foundation, assess the impact of e-journals on libraries and users:
This program features the leaders of both projects reporting on theirproject design and results to date. |
| 7 – 10 p.m. | PAM Open HouseLocation: Westin Bonaventure, Suite 3124
Sponsor: Institute of Physics Publishing (IOP) |
Informal gathering of PAM members and friends of PAM. |
Tuesday, June 11, 2002
| 7 – 8:30 a.m. | Annual PAM Business Meeting & BreakfastLocation: Westin, San Gabriel C
Chair: Kris Fowler Sponsor: American Physical Society (APS) |
All PAM Members are encouraged to attend. |
| 9:30 – 11 a.m. | PAM Vendor UpdateLocation: LACC 511B
Moderator: Peggy Dominy Sponsor: ISI® |
Discussion of current issues by vendors and publishers in the fields of physics, astronomy, mathematics, and computer science. |
| 9:30 – 11 a.m. | Teaching Science Information: Taking Users to the Next LevelLocation: LACC 515B | This poster session will focus on innovative or non-traditional methods and materials used by librarians and information professionals to educate users in the sciences. Attendees will be able to view posters and speak to the poster presenters at their leisure.Lead Division: Chemistry |
| 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. | PAM Suite Daily RetreatLocation: Westin Bonaventure, Suite 3124
Sponsor: Institute of Physics Publishing (IOP)
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Institute of Physics Publishing once again invites all PAM members to visit the PAM Suite during the day to meet your colleagues, or just take a break. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be served, and free-use computers will be available for your convenience. |
| 1:30 – 3 p.m. | You Don’t Look Like a Librarian: Popular Perception of Librarians in the Internet AgeLocation: LACC 511B
Speaker: Ruth Kneale
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Presentation of survey results and analysis of the issues surrounding the image of librarians. |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | Mathematics Round TableLocation: LACC 511B
Moderator: Parker Ladwig Sponsor: SIAM |
A lively and informal discussion of issues currently facing mathematics librarians. |
| 6:30 -9 p.m. | PAM No-Host DinnerLocation and details TBA. | Dutch-treat dinner at a local restaurant. |
Wednesday, June 12, 2002
| 7 – 8:30 a.m. | 2001-2002 PAM Board Meeting IILocation: Westin Bonaventure, Los Cerritos
Chair: Karen Croneis |
Meeting of 2002-2003 PAM Executive Board and Committee chairs. 2002-2003 Chair Karen Croneis will meet with officers and committeee chairs to discuss plans for the upcoming year. All PAM members are welcome to attend. |
| 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. | Astronomy Round Table ILocation: LACC 505
Moderator: Madeleine Needles Sponsor: ISI® |
Discussion of astronomy-related topics. |
| 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Astronomy Round Table IILocation: LACC 505
Moderator: Madeleine Needles Sponsor: ISI® |
Continued discussion of astronomy-related topics. |
Thursday, June 13, 2002
| 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Jet Propulsion Laboratory TourTicketed event #900 $20 (not including lunch) Location: depart from and return to Convention Center |
See the center of solar system exploration! The tour includes the multimedia presentation “Welcome to the Planets,” as well as visits to the JPL Museum, Space Flight Operations Facility, Micro-Devices Lab, Regional Planetary Image Facility, and JPL Library. Participants will be able to buy box lunches at the JPL Cafeteria. Picture ID is required for access to the facility.Registration deadline: May 17.
Co-sponsoreed by the Engineering and PAM Divisions. |
