Aaron Brenner, Digital Projects Librarian

Panel presentation, "Digital Libraries, Digital Librarians", at
"Fundamentals of Academic Librarianship", a program by the Western PA /WVa Chapter of the ACRL, March 22, 2002. 

Abstract: My presentation was on current issues and future trends for digital libraries. Issues such as interoperability, internationalizion, funding, digital preservation, and institutional relationships were discussed.

"Publish or Perish: Is the Old Adage True?" ACRL Western PA/WV Chapter meeting: Fundamentals of Academic Librarianship, University of Pittsburgh, March 22, 2002
 

Abstract: Addresses the need to contribute to professional library literature by publishing in various formats. Uses the author's personal experiences in publishing as a framework to offer guidance to others, especially those who are new to the publishing field.[this was an updated version of a ULS Faculty Assembly Brown Bag Lunch presentation on March 20, 2002]

Kate Colligan, Associate Archivist, Archives Service Center

Gave two lectures in DLIS at SIS, Dec 2001 Preservation and Archives, and March 2002 EAD-Explanation and Argument.
 

Sarah Bess Cranstoun, Assistant Archivist

SAA Poster Session, "Developing a Collection Management Database at the University of Pittsburgh's Archives Service Center" 

MARAC Fall 2001 Presentation, "Using Technology to Initiate Change, EAD and Collection Mangaement for Archives"
 

Marietta Frank, Reference/Bibliographic Instruction Librarian, Bradford

Presented paper, "Heinlein and the Bildungsroman: A Look at Mothers, Fathers, and Mentors," at the International Conference for the Fantastic in the Arts, March 20-24, 2002.
 

Ed Galloway, Coordinator, Digital Research Library

Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting, Participated in a session titled, "Archivists as Digital Librarians," August 30, 2001.

Abstract: Panelists included two other archivists who had recently changed career paths from archivists to librarians responsible for digital library initiative departments. We talked and answered questions about why employers have hired archivists to manage their digital libraries, why our skills and experience are valuable to them, and what we have learned so far in our new jobs.

NERTG presentation on Historic Pittsburgh with Aaron Brenner, November 9, 2001.

Abstract: We demonstrated the new features of the website, including the newinterface, map searching feature, and chronology component.

Abstract: Presentation on the DRL in general and the Historic Pittsburgh project in particular. I emphasized the technology and infrastructure employed in the project.

Oakland Rotary Club, October 4, 2001. Presentation on the work and accomplishments of the DRL.

Lecture to SIS students enrolled in Preservation class, October 8, 2001. Presentation on utilizing digital technology as a preservation format.
 

Marian C. Hampton, Reference/Instruction Librarian

"Investing Now and the University Library System:  Partnership for Academic Success."  Poster session presented at ALA Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, June 2001.
 

Faye Leibowitz, General Languages Team Leader

"Serials Staffing for the 21st Century and Beyond," Workshop presentation at Annual Conference of the North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG), Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, May 23-26, 2001.
 

Abstract: This workshop focused on the Technical Services issues relating to the future of serials staffing. I discussed the history of serials management practices, and how those practices have been transformed as a result of trends in Technical Services; skills and knowledge required by serials staff; the need for continuing education; and similarities and differences between the management of print serials and electronic journals.  I also discussed the potential implications of proposed serials cataloging rule changes on the way serials will be managed in libraries.

Taught Preserving Your Family Photographs as part of Pitt's Continuing Education program

Abstract: This course discusses, in brief, the history of photography and covers proper storage, housing and materialsassociated with preserving photographs in private collections.

Abstract: Course discusses the proper care, storage, and preservation of media formats including
photography, film, video, and audio as well as brief histories of the most popular formats found in library and archival collections.

Spoke on the topic of E-Metrics at:Northumbria Conference in Pittsburgh, UK Serials Group, Coalition for Networked Information, and other meetings. 

"Shaping Digital Library Content" Elsevier's Digital Libraries Symposium, ALA in New Orleans.

Spoke at a conference related to building digital libraries, Beijing, China, Summer, 2001.
 

Danianne Mizzy, Public Services Librarian

Guest Lecturer for DLIS Library Instruction
Course on "Distance Reference Services"

Guest Lecturer for DLIS Reference Resources
and Services on "Digital Reference"
 

Sachie Noguchi, Japanese Bibliographer

May 10-11, 2001: CULCON XX: the US-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange, its 20th Meeting, Los Angeles: as a Chair of North American Coordinated Council on Japanese Library Resources (NCC), presented "North
American Coordinating Council on Japanese Library Resources : Final Report for Fiscal Year 2000-2001."

Sept. 26-29, 2001: Annual conference of the European Association of Japanese Resources Specilists, Bratislava, Slovakia : presented a paper entitled "Users and Usage of the Japanese Test Initiative."

Dec. 7, 2001: Computer Kokubun (Japanese literature) at the Natinal Institute of Japanese Literature, Tokyo : presented a paper, "The Japanese Test Initiative : Users and Their Usage." (in Japanese)

Dec. 10, 2001: Gave a lecture on consortial licensing and electronic journals : "Trends in the United States" at Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.

Dec. 12-22, 2001: The International Conference on the Enhancement of Information Availability for Scholarly Resources in Japanese Studies, Tokyo and Kyoto: invited and presented a paper on "Seeking Access to Primary Sources on Japan Studies : Issues solved and unsolved" in Tokyo and "Research Information Environment for Japanese Studies in American Academic
Institutions" in Kyoto.
 

Daniel M. Pennell, Bibliographer for Russian, East European, and Germanic Studies

Presented paper "American Perceptions of 'Rumania': Romania's Coverage in the American Press 1944-1949" at Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, June 2001.
 

Abstract: Discusses the image of Romania constructed in the American press during the period concerned.  Contrasts the audiences toward whom daily newspapers like The New York Times were directed as opposed to the topics and images that dominate the more popular press such as Life magazine.

Deane L. Root, Director, Center for American Music; Fletcher Hodges Jr. Curator

Music Library Association annual meeting, Las Vegas, February 21, 2002, keynote paper on panel titled "Ongoing Challenges in Identifying American Music Resources: A Gleam in Father RAMH’s Eye?" 

Abstract: The Resources of American Music History directory has not been revised since it was published in 1981.  How was it created, and how best can we bring it into the 21st century?

Abstract: The Center for American Music History is creating a educational tool for secondary-school social studies teachers to use music as a classroom tool.

Abstract: Workshop on job interviews.

Abstract: The lasting influence of Foster's music, and the work of the Center for American Music at the University of Pittsburgh.

Program consultant and narrator, concert of American music, Columbus (Ohio) State Community College band and choir.

Chief advisor and on-air interview, Stephen Foster, documentary broadcast nationally on PBS "American Experience" April 22-23, 2001 (estimated audience 6 million).

On-camera interview, educational film on Stephen Foster for Kentucky Department of Education (in production).

On-camera interview (with Pete Seeger) and consultant, History Channel segment on Foster’s "Oh! Susanna" aired week of September 10 and shown throughout September on USAir transcontinental flights.

Radio interview broadcast internationally by Voice of America, on "Battle Hymn of the Republic." 

Abstract: This familiar patriotic song originated as a camp-meeting hymn and satirical song about a soldier.

"The Jewish Labor Movement in Pittsburgh," Tree of Life Congregation,  Part of a city-wide AFL-CIO and Interdenominational Religious Program, "Labor in the Pulpit."

Abstract: Jewish immigrants to Pittsburgh were active in liberal and left political movements.  The Labor Lyceum, still which surprisingly still stands on the corner of Miller and Reed Streets in the Hill,
was a center for Jewish socialist, labor and Yiddish language cultural events.

Eve Wider, Reference Area Supervisor

"University of Pittsburgh Reference Intern Program:  Developing the Academic Librarian of the Future"  will be presenting a Poster session at ALA Annual Conference, Atlanta June 2002.