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ULS Faculty Librarians
2000-2001
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Presentations and Lectures
James P. Cassaro
Head, Theodore M. Finney Music Library
Musings on the Building Program for Music at Cornell University. Music Library Association, New York State/Ontario Chapter, Ithaca, NY, October 19, 2000
Abstract: Remarks given at the opening of the Sidney A. Cox Library for Music and Dance at Cornell University concerning the author's participation in the music library building program at Cornell.
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Revealed: The Theodore M. Finney Music Library. Music Library Association, Atlantic Chapter, University of Pittsburgh, Nov. 17, 2000.
Abstract: This presentation outlined the history, holdings, and progress made in developing the collections of the Theodore M. Finney Music Library, and displayed several of its unique holdings.
Edward Galloway
Coordinator, Digital Research Library
Historic Pittsburgh. Discovery Weekend, University of Pittsburgh, October 28, 2000
Historic Pittsburgh: Past, Present & Future. Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, February 10, 2001
Abstract: In this two hour presentation, I discussed the Historic Pittsburgh project, demonstrated many of its features, and provided searching tips for genealogists using the website.
Historic Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Bibliophiles, March 15, 2001.
Abstract: This hour long presentation focused on the full-text component of the website, particularly the process of converting a physical book into its digital surrogate.
Selecting Collections for Digitization. SIS Archives Appraisal class lecture, April 16, 2001.
Abstract: In this class taught by Dr. Richard Cox, I addressed the myriad of issues confronting librarians when making selection decisions for digitizing research collections.
The Historic Pittsburgh Digital Library Project at the University of Pittsburgh. 12th International Conference on New Information Technology, May 29, 2001.
Abstract: A presentation on the technologies at work in the Historic Pittsburgh project.
Kara Gruszewski
Reference/Public Services Librarian, Bevier Engineering Library
Basic Library Research Competencies for Engineers: A Tutorial. Poster session presented at ALA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, July 6 - 12, 2000.
Faye Liebowitz
General Languages Team Leader
Serials Staffing for the 21st Century and Beyond. Workshop presented at the North American Serials Interest Group Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, May 2001.
Miriam Meislik
Photograph Curator, Archives Service Center
Presentation Moving Archives, Midwest Archives Conference, Chicago, IL
Workshop Preserving Family Photographs, Pitt's Informal Program
Rush Miller
University Librarian
The Development of Global Partnerships: The University of Pittsburgh Experience. CALA Annual Meeting, July 9, 2000.
Abstract: Discussion of general trends in global resource sharing and focused on the Pitt Gateway Project developments.
The Transformation of Academic Libraries in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities for Library and Information Science Education. Sino-American Conference on Library Education in the 21st Century, Wuhan University, China, November 2000.
Abstract: A discussion of major trends in academic libraries that will affect the future and how library education must change to meet them.
Future of Academic Libraries. Speech at Florida State University School of Information Sciences on May 21, 2001.
Susan Neuman
Head, Katz Business Library
Senate Plenary Discusses Scholarly Communication. Digital Library News (7) November 2000.
Sachie Noguchi
Japanese Bibliographer, East Asian Library
Proposal from US side and US Proposal for the Pilot Project. Presentations at Conference on Improvement of Academic Information Access between U.S. and Japan. Conference on Improvement of Academic Information Access between U.S. and Japan, Tokyo, Japan, January 31 - February 1, 2001.
Tribute to Mr. Kaneko and Faculty Involvement in NCC. Presentations at CEAL Plenary Session, May 10, 2001.
Joint Report on Progress in Information Access: Comment. Presentation at
XX, Los Angeles, CA, May 2001.
David L. Rosenberg
Archivist, UE Archives and Labor Collections
History of Electrical Workers and their Unions in East Pittsburgh and Turtle Creek, Exhibit and Presentation for Elderhostel Program, November 8, 2000.
Abstract: Twenty elderhostellers visited the Archives Service Center as part of a one-day experience which included lectures, a luncheon and a tour of the Westinghouse Plant.
Agnes Wen
Public Services Librarian, East Asian Library
China Information Session. Presentation and panel discussion about Chinese culture in the U.S. Chatham College, May 7, 2000
Haihui Zhang
Chinese Bibliographer/Cataloger, East Asian Library
Presentation on Chinese calligraphy at Carnegie Museum of Art on July 13, 2000