Conferences, Meetings and Webinars 4/11/13

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Webinars and meetings sponsored by ALCTS and the Office of Science and Technology Policy

Technical Services Librarians Matter at Your Library: Finding a Career in Technical Services

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

(sessions are intended to last 1 hour, starting: 11am Pacific | 12 Mountain | 1pm Central | 2pm Eastern.)

Step behind the scenes to learn about the exciting variety of rewarding careers available in technical services librarianship. Our panel of experienced technical services librarians from a variety of positions and institutions will be the tour guides to the world of technical services. This isn’t your grandmother’s technical services department…

Brought to you by the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services New Member Interest Group (ALCTS NMIG), this free webinar has been developed with all in mind—from the aspiring graduate student to the experienced library professional looking to undertake new responsibilities or for a career change.

Contact: For questions about registration, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or jreese@ala.org.

Personal Digital Archiving (ALCTS)

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 (sessions are intended to last 1 hour, starting: 11am Pacific | 12 Mountain | 1pm Central | 2pm Eastern.)

Increase your understanding of common digital files—digital photos, recordings, video, documents, and others—and learn what it takes to preserve them. Technology changes rapidly. If you don’t actively care for your digital possessions you may lose access to them as some technologies become obsolete. Learn about the nature of the problem and hear about some simple, practical tips and tools to help you preserve your digital stuff.

This webinar is offered for free to celebrate Preservation Week. Learn more…

Register for this free webinar here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/876436809.

Contact: For questions about registration, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or jreese@ala.org.

Two Planning Meetings: Public Access to Federally-Supported Research and Development Data and Publications

On 22 February 2013, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a memorandum to the heads of executive departments and agencies, directing them to “develop a plan to support increased public access to the results of research funded by the Federal Government.”

As part of this planning process, a group of cooperating federal agencies has requested that the National Research Council (NRC) Division on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (DBASSE) organize this meeting to draw in representatives of all stakeholder groups and interested parties. The purpose of the meeting is to allow those who wish to do so an opportunity to provide input into the development of acceptable models of public access to the outputs of federally supported research and development.

The National Academy of Science, in keeping with its 150-year tradition of service to the nation, will provide an unbiased forum in which all views may be heard. Time constraints may require that selection be made among the many who will apply to speak; every effort will be made to assure that those who are selected are representative of all viewpoints. In addition, all written statements that are submitted through this registration site will be passed on to the sponsors (no other written materials will be accepted).

The meetings will be webcast, which means that the proceedings can be followed by stakeholders around the world, and, after the meeting is over, the video will be posted for easy access and convenience.