Welcome to the SLA Princeton Trenton Chapter Wiki
Who we are
Special librarians from the Princeton-Trenton area of central New Jersey. We work in all types of libraries (corporate, academic, pharmaceutical, consulting, philanthropic, nonprofit, governmental and more...), and we encourage all members of SLA in this geographic area to become active in the Princeton-Trenton chapter.
What we do
Support networking and communication between SLA members in the Princeton-Trenton area and beyond. We host programs throughout the year. Keep an eye on this wiki for an up-to-date program schedule.
Explore Our Wiki
Listserv | Membership | Officers and contacts | Programs and events | Links | Rosemary Allen Little Award | Communications
History
Past Presidents of PT/SLA | 40th Anniversary Celebration | Pay It Forward - Poster at SLA Idea Showcase 2007
Mark Your Calendar for the Following Upcoming Meetings
Past Events:
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Was Kermit right? Is it easy to be green? Find out at the SLA Princeton-Trenton Chapter's meeting on "Green Libraries" on Tuesday May 24th, 2011 with great food, great networking, and a great program.
Where: Princeton University's Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding, 58 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, New Jersey (at the corner of Prospect and Olden streets) - (Free parking available in campus lots after 5PM) http://www.princeton.edu/fieldscenter/
When:
5:30 networking
6:00 dinner
6:45 Presentation of the Rosemary Allen Little Award to Katie Maricic (to read her essay click: RALittle_Application_2011_No_1 - Katie Maricic.doc)
7:00 Program, featuring architect Dennis J. Kowal, AIA and Linda Espenshade Heinemann, Library Director, the George School
Dennis J. Kowal AIA will talk about “green” library and building design. He teaches Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) to architects, engineers, and professionals. His firm is located in Somerville, New Jersey, and has designed many environmentally friendly buildings, including libraries. He has been a leader in sustainable design since 1980.
Linda Espenshade Heinemann, Library Director, the GeorgeSchool, Newtown, Pennsylvania will give a talk entitled “Place, People and Program: How a green building helped a library to blossom.” GeorgeSchool's Gold level LEED library and classroom building is in its 2nd year of use. Linda Espenshade Heinemann, Library Director, will describe the planning, building and use of the building from the perspective of the library staff and user. She will talk about the impact of the "green" features on the library program and will discuss surprises encountered along the way.
To pay via PayPal or credit card, use the drop-down menu to select SLA member, student/retiree, or non-member. Please fill in the boxes asking for your work/school affiliation and preferred email and phone number.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Was Kermit right? Is it easy to be green? Find out at the SLA Princeton-Trenton Chapter's meeting on "Green Libraries" on Tuesday May 24th, 2011 with great food, great networking, and a great program.
Where: Princeton University's Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding, 58 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, New Jersey (at the corner of Prospect and Olden streets) - (Free parking available in campus lots after 5PM) http://www.princeton.edu/fieldscenter/
When:
5:30 networking
6:00 dinner
6:45 Presentation of the Rosemary Allen Little Award to Katie Maricic (to read her essay click: RALittle_Application_2011_No_1 - Katie Maricic.doc); see picture of award presentation
7:00 Program, featuring architect Dennis J. Kowal, AIA and Linda Espenshade Heinemann, Library Director, the George School
Dennis J. Kowal AIA will talk about “green” library and building design. He teaches Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) to architects, engineers, and professionals. His firm is located in Somerville, New Jersey, and has designed many environmentally friendly buildings, including libraries. He has been a leader in sustainable design since 1980.
Linda Espenshade Heinemann, Library Director, the GeorgeSchool, Newtown, Pennsylvania will give a talk entitled “Place, People and Program: How a green building helped a library to blossom.” GeorgeSchool's Gold level LEED library and classroom building is in its 2nd year of use. Linda Espenshade Heinemann, Library Director, will describe the planning, building and use of the building from the perspective of the library staff and user. She will talk about the impact of the "green" features on the library program and will discuss surprises encountered along the way.
Join the SLA Princeton-Trenton Chapter on Monday March 14th, 2011 for great food, great networking and a great discussion on the future of mobile computing.
Future of Mobile Computing: Presented by John LeMasney
This overview on the future of mobile computing will talk about trends, practices, and expectations regarding the rise of mobile computing and what we should expect from it in the next five years. The talk will discuss mobile devices, the benefits of geolocation, cloud services, companies that make the most sensible use of mobile computing, and the amazing trend towards true digital convergence. Come and see what's going on now in the world of mobile computing and how it will affect our work, play, learning, and lives from now on.
John LeMasney is a husband, father, artist, designer, technologist, consultant, open web advocate and open source evangelist. He works, lives and teaches in NJ. For more information about John, please visit http://john.lemasney.com or visit his daily sketch project at http://365sketches.org
Venue: Campus Club, Princeton University, 5 Prospect Avenue Princeton, NJ 08544
To pay via PayPal or credit card, use the drop-down menu to select SLA member, student/retiree, or non-member. Please fill in the boxes asking for your work/school affiliation and preferred email and phone number.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
For You, Me, Everyone.... Biodiversity Information Preserved and Served!
Catharine Norton from the Marine Biological Library at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will speak about the Taxonomic Challenges and the Encyclopedia of Life. Those interested in cloud tagging will want to attend.
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Online presentation: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Princeton Public Library Computer Lab
(http://www.princeton.lib.nj.us/about/hours.html)
November 17, 2010
Career Transitions - An Evening of Career Exploration with Sarah Warner of Warner Associates
Meeting flyer
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Networking: 5:00 -5:45 p.m.
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Dinner: 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
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Presentations: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
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Resume Reviews/Wardrobe Consultations: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
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Location: Dow Jones/Factiva, 4300 Rt. 1 at Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (Directions)
Everyone's Invited!
Tuesday August 3rd, 2010
Planning Meeting for Summer 2010 through Spring 2011
May 20, 2010
From the Reference Desk to Twitter: Meeting Our Users on Their Terms. Presented by Kay Cassell
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Networking: 5:30 p.m.
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Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
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To pay via PayPal or credit card, use the drop-down menu to select SLA member, student/retiree, or non-member. Please fill in the boxes asking for your work/school affiliation and preferred email and phone number.
March 17th, 2010
Real-time and Social Search: A Brief Introduction on 2 Emerging Trends
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Time: Networking @ 5:30 p.m.
- Location: The Campus Club, Princeton University, 5 Prospect Street (the corner of Prospect & Washington)
Parking is available in all University lots after 5PM
- Speaker: Wayne Bivens-Tatum
January 20, 2010
Networking and Book Exchange
and a Talk on the Future of Indexing and Abstracting Services
November 19, 2009
The New York Information and Intelligence Forum: A Discussion of the Challenges of 2009 and the Opportunities of 2010
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Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Location: Baruch College, 151 East 25th Street (between Lexington and Third)
Newman Conference Center, 7th floor
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New York Chapter of the SLA
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Flyer: November_19_2009_flyer
November 16, 2009
All About Information Visualization: Presented by Anselm Spoerri
October 7, 2009
SLA at 100: Changing and Aligning. Presented by Anne Caputo, SLA President 2010. Sponsored by IEEE.
September 15, 2009
Wisdom from the Experts: Presented by Connie Paul
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Dinner and Presentation at 5:30
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Location: Princeton Public Library
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Flyer: SLAflyerSept15.doc
Friday April 3, 2009
Library and Information Science Symposium Day: "New Roles For Librarians"
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10:00 AM -- 11:30 AM, Room 323, Free and Open to the Public; light lunch provided
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Location: RutgersUniversity, School of Communication, Information and Library Studies (SCILS)
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Description: Two presentations 1.) Dr. Heidi Julien, "Librarians’ Experiences of the Teaching Role" and 2.) Karolien Selhorst, "Knowledge management in libraries: Case study: Knowledge Management in the Public Library of Vlissingen (The Netherlands)"
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Flyer: April 3, 2009 flyer.doc
Tuesday April 14, 2009
Student Showcase at the Rutgers Club -- "The Rising Librarians -- Innovation and Ideas from MLIS Students"
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5:30+ p.m. (tentative start)
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Location: the Rutgers Club, New Brunswick, N.J.
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Description: Challenges abound for students in Masters of Library and Information Science programs these days. In addition to balancing the traditional values of librarianship along with learning about new technologies such as using social media for reference, they reflect on all aspects of working with and serving constituents. Hear about their thought-provoking projects from the students themselves. Graduate students from Rutgers' School of Communication, Information and Library Studies will speak about what intrigues them today. There will be ample time for questions and interaction with the students.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
NJSLA Signature Event - "Alice Rankin Distinguished Lecture: Peter Bromberg Topic: Leadership/Change Management
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(Note this from SLA's NJ 'sister' Chapter, a non-PT/SLA event)
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Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center, 178 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8556
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Social 5:30 dinner 6 or 6:30 speaker 7-8 Q&A 8-8:30 (leaving room to go to 9 if needed) Speaker: Peter Bromberg
Wednesday May 27, 2009
Tour of the Frank Gehry-designed Lewis Library at Princeton University http://scilib.princeton.edu/
Wednesday March 4, 2009
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Topic - Presidential Libraries: The Last Campaign, independent researcher Anthony Clark
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Hosted by Dow Jones & Company, 4300 North Route 1, South Brunswick, N.J. 08852
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Anthony Clark's Blog: http://www.anthony-clark.com/blog1/
- February 15, 2009, The Philadelphia Inquirer ran the McCLATCHY TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE story Presidential libraries: 12 dot the nation, by Ann Tatko-Peterson and Anne Chalfant. See: http://www.philly.com/philly/travel/39446402.html
- Photos of March 4 Program, "Presidential Libraries: The Last Campaign," speaker, Anthony Clark, Independent Researcher. Hosted by Dow Jones & Company
Sunday, February 15, 2009
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