Transportation Division solo activities – 2011

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Saturday, June 11

• Transportation Division no-host dinner
  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  Portofino Restaurant
  1227 S. Walnut St.
  Philadelphia, PA  19107
  215-923-8208
  Reservation under ‘SLA Transportation’
  Contact: Sabina Tannenbaum (w) 215-641-8833, (cell) 215-837-8652 and email (preferred) stannenbaum@ltk.com

Sunday, June 12

• GTRIC Roundtable
  8:00 am – 3:30 pm
  Convention Center Room 103A
  Breakfast/informal networking from 8:00-8:30 am
  Program starts at 8:30 am (final session agenda forthcoming shortly).
  Lunch will be served at 11:30 am

Monday, June 13

• Transportation Division Board Meeting
  8:00 am – 9:30 am
  Convention Center Room 300
  
• OMG: The Millennials Are Coming!
  2:00 – 3:30 pm
  Convention Center Room 114
  Co-hosted with Education Division and the Retired Members Caucus.
  Speaker: Mary Ellen Bates, Owner, Bates Information Services, Inc.
  Abstract: Mary Ellen Bates presents another one of her ever-popular sessions, this one focusing on the digital perspective of Generation M as they enter the workforce, bringing with them different ways of working and different expectations. “Older” workers are accustomed to working face to face, not with those who communicate primarily by texting. Let’s see what we can learn from each other.
• Success Stories of Solos
  4:00 – 5:30 pm
  Convention Center Room 104B
  Co-hosted with Solo Librarians Division
  Speakers:
  Eileen Boswell (from our Transportation Division!), Information Specialist, Community Transportation Association of America
  Beth Maser, Senior Director Professional Services, LAC Group
  Lee Ann Benkert, Resource Center Manager, National Security Space Institute.
  Moderator: Susan Morley, Manager, Information and Knowledge Management.
  Abstract: Success is measured in a variety of ways. In a reception-style atmosphere, participants will share their stories of solo librarianship success. Come find out how others have broken down walls and created innovative services, and share your own story!  Attendee participation is encouraged.

Tuesday, June 14

• Transportation Division Business Meeting and Luncheon
  12:00 – 1:30 pm
  Convention Center Room 110AB
• Transportation Division Networking Reception
  6:30 – 8:30 pm
  William Penn Room
  McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
  1 South Broad Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19107
  *Please note that the SLA online scheduler incorrectly states our time for this event as 7:00-10:00 pm

Wednesday, June 15

• Energy Issues in Libraries: Biofuels and Other Alternative Energies
  10:00 – 11:30 am
  Convention Center Room 106A
  Co-hosted with Environment & Resource Management Division,
  Biomedical & Life Sciences Division, Chemistry Division, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Division and Petroleum & Energy Resources Division
  Abstract: Learn more about biofuels and alternative energies as we discuss major initiatives and state and federal regulatory efforts. We’ll also explore how libraries can be prepared to handle questions on these hot topics.
• Field Trip to the Arcadia Fine Arts Library at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
  12:00 – 1:30 pm
  Arcadia Fine Arts Library
  Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building, third floor
  128 North Broad Street
  215-972-2030
  Speaker: Brian Duffy, Head Librarian
  Abstract: Visit includes a tour of the library’s new space, information about digitization activities via their scanner station and slide collection, and a look at their online digitization project, ARTstor. The library is one block from the convention center.  Please contact John Cherney (608-320-4531 or john.cherney@dot.wi.gov) ahead of time if you plan on attending to give Brian a head count for the tour.  We will meet at the Registration Center in the Pennsylvania Convention Center.