ENY/ACRL SPRING CONFERENCE

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2001

Le Moyne College

TOMORROW’S LIBRARIANS:

YOU CAN GET THERE FROM HERE

  8:45 - 9:15         

Registration and refreshments outside the Grewen Hall Auditorium.

9:15 - 9:30

Welcome remarks

Barbara Norelli, ENY/ACRL President

Kurt Geisinger, Academic Vice President,

Le Moyne College

9:30 - 10:30

Althea Jenkins, Executive Director, ACRL

What Profession Is This And Why Are

We Here Anyway?"

The emerging technologies and the growth of information are creating incredible new possibilities and opportunities to the field of librarianship.  From traditional libraries to a variety of dot.coms, the ability to provide information wherever, whenever and however has become big business.  The popular focus on the information society has generated discussion in our profession about who we are - are we information professionals or librarians.  In this session, Dr. Althea Jenkins will provide an overview on issues related to questions about what profession we are and what titles we wear.

10:30 - 10:50    

Morning Break

10:50 - 11:50       

Values for 21st Century Libraries

Michael Gorman, Dean of Library Services, California State University, Fresno

Mr. Gorman will discuss the nature of values and their usefulness in daily working life. He will stress the importance of continuity in the approach to librarianship, even as processes change radically. He will define eight core library values and illustrate their practical use in changing library environments.

11:50 - 1:15         

Lunch, Business Meeting, Announcements, and Celebration of ENY/ACRL’s 25^th Anniversary!

 Vegetarian options will be available at the buffet lunch.  Please contact Inga Barnello regarding special dietary needs.

 1:15 - 2:40         

Different Paths, Different Perspectives, One

Profession: A Panel Discussion

Our panelists will respond to the earlier presentations by Althea Jenkins and Michael Gorman and address issues such as appropriate training of future colleagues, recruiting qualified professionals, the role of library schools and professional organizations in the profession, and professional development paths throughout one’s career.  Questions and exchange from the audience will be encouraged.

Moderator:

Suzy Szasz Palmer, ENY/ACRL VicePresident

Panelists:

Linda Marion, Doctoral Candidate Drexel University & ACRL student paper award winner

Susan Markowitz, Director of Library Human Resources, Cornell University

Judith Robinson, Chair, Department of Library & Information Studies, School of Information Studies, State University of New York at Buffalo

John Thomas, Assistant Librarian, SUNY Canton

Kizer Walker, MLS student, Syracuse University School of Information Studies

Jim Walsh, Regional Library Representative for New England and Eastern Canada, CIS/Lexis-Nexis

2:40 - 3:00

Afternoon Break

3:00 – 3:45             

Here Today, Here Tomorrow… Education for the Evolving Profession

Raymond F. von Dran, Dean, Syracuse University School of Information Studies

Dr. von Dran will discuss ways graduate programs in library science and information studies are facing     the challenges of preparing their graduates for a changing world and a variety of traditional and new library settings. 

REGISTRATION FORM

ENY/ACRL SPRING CONFERENCE

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2001

Le Moyne College

Name:__________________________________

Title:____________________________________

Affiliation:________________________________

Address:_________________________________

__________________________ Zip___________

Phone:__________________________________

Email:___________________________________

Conference registration fees (includes lunch):

_____ $30.00 ENY/ACRL Member

_____ $20.00 Retiree

_____ $10.00 Student Rate

_____ $45.00 Non-Member (includes a one-year

membership)

For only those who do not wish to have a membership, check here:

_____ I do not wish to have a one-year          membership.

_____ I need a receipt

Pre-conference dinner on Sunday, May 20:

_____ I WILL attend the pre-conference dinner.

_____ I will NOT attend the pre-conference dinner.

Print this section of brochure and mail check, payable to ENY/ACRL, to:

Inga Barnello, Local Arrangements Chair

Noreen Reale Falcone Library

1419 Salt Springs Road

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, New York 13214-1399

 

Telephone: (315) 445-4326

Fax: (315) 445-4642

Email: barnello@mail.lemoyne.edu

**********NOTE**********

●A $30.00 fee will be assessed for all returned checks.

●Registration deadline is May 7, 2001.

●Registration is limited to 150 attendants.

●No refunds will be made after May 14, 2001.

CONFERENCE LOCATION AND PARKING

Directions to Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne is located in Syracuse, at the heart of New York State, within easy driving distance of Boston, Cleveland, New York City, Ottawa, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The city is also serviced by air, rail and bus lines.

Directions:

From Interstate 81

Take Interstate 81 to 690 East. From 690 East, take Exit 16S to Thompson Road South. Follow Thompson Road South about one-half mile to Springfield Road.*

From the New York State Thruway (westbound): From the Thruway, take Exit 34A. Follow 481 South to 690 West. Take Exit 16S to Thompson Road South. Follow Thompson Road South about one-half mile to Springfield Road.*

From the New York State Thruway (eastbound): From the Thruway, take Exit 39. Follow Route 690 East. Take Exit 16S to Thompson Road South. Follow Thompson Road South about one-half mile to Springfield Road.*

*Turn right onto Springfield Road. Proceed to the stop sign and bear left, remaining on Springfield Road. Continue to visitors' parking lot (Lot C) which is located near the Dining Center and the Falcone Library.  Signs will lead you to Grewen Hall Auditorium.

Directions to Le Moyne College are also available at http://www.lemoyne.edu/admission/visits.htm

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

 Library Administrative Assistant

(315) 445-4320

8:30 am - 4:30 pm on Monday

 Before or after that time please call Campus Security at (315) 445-4444

LODGING INFORMATION

 Syracuse North:  (Near airport, I-90, Exit 36, 10-min drive to Le Moyne)

DoubleTree

6701 Buckley Rd. ($89)

315-457-4000

Quality Inn

1308 Buckley Rd. ($89)

315-451-1212

Carrier Circle Area:  (off Thompson Road, EXIT 35 NYS Thruway, 5 minute drive to Le Moyne)

Courtyard by Marriott ($109)

6515 Yorktown Circle

315-432-0300

Days Inn ($49.99)

6609 Thompson Rd.

437-5998

PRE-CONFERENCE DINNER

We will gather for a pre-conference dinner on

SUNDAY MAY 20, 2001at Casa di Copani

We will meet at 6:00 pm at the bar for cocktails.  Dinner will begin at 6:30 in the Green Room. 

Address: 3414 Burnet Avenue near the intersection of Burnet and Thompson Road 

Phone: (315) 463-1031

 Directions to restaurant: 

From Erie Blvd (Route 5) Eastbound:

Turn left onto Thompson Road.  At first light, turn left onto Burnet.  Copani's is on the left.  Park in the rear.  Handicapped parking in the front.

From the north (Carrier Circle, hotel area, Thruway exit 35):

Take Thompson Road South from Carrier Circle.  Continue through the James Street intersection. At second light, turn right onto Burnet. Copani's on the left. 

 QUESTIONS?

 If you have questions regarding any conference details, including handicapped accessibility, please contact:

Inga Barnello, Local Arrangements Chair
Noreen Reale Falcone Library

1419 Salt Springs Road

Le Moyne College
Syracuse, New York 13214-1399

Telephone: (315) 445-4326
Fax: (315) 445-4642

Email: barnello@mail.lemoyne.edu

ENY/ACRL PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE

Suzy Szasz Palmer, Committee Chair (Cornell University), Inga Barnello (Le Moyne College), Tasha Cooper (Syracuse University), Lisa Moeckel (Syracuse University), Katherine Moss (College of Saint Rose), Ellen Paterson (SUNY College at Cortland), Colleen Smith (Albany Law School), Kristin Strohmeyer (Hamilton College), Pamela Thomas (Syracuse University)

If you have suggestions or ideas for future conferences, please contact any of the above members of the Program Planning Committee.