What Types of Information and Systems does a News Library (and a newspaper) Use?

A special program, co-sponsored by the Central Ohio Chapter of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (CO-ASIS&T) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at The Columbus Dispatch:

What types of information and systems does a  news library (and a newspaper) use?  We’ll answer that question by looking at the information systems, tools and the physical facilities of the editorial library at the Columbus Dispatch.  The Dispatch uses a variety of open source tools to build and present the Dispatch’s editorial intranet.  Come and see what’s involved in providing research information to a news organization.

Presenter Julie Albert, Information Specialist for the Columbus Dispatch, has an MLS from Kent State University and a BS in Computer Science and Engineering from OSU.  Join us for this program, specially co-sponsored by CO-ASIS&T and the SLA.  This program is free, however, registration is limited.

WHEN:  Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
6:30 – 7:00 pm – Refreshments and Networking
7:00 – 8:00 pm – Presentation, Tour and Q & A
WHERE:  The Columbus Dispatch, 34 South Third Street, Columbus OH 43215
Parking available at the Statehouse Garage, east of the Dispatch.

RSVP with Laura Cheng

Program Co-Sponsor:  Special Libraries Association
The Special Libraries Association is a global organization for information professionals and their strategic partners, with 11,000 members in 75 countries.  In 2009, SLA will celebrate 100 years of bringing together corporate, academic, and government information specialists to learn, advocate and network.  SLA members have unparalleled opportunities to connect with other information professionals to share ideas and experiences, learn new skills and tap into a world of information carefully assembled to benefit them.

Special Announcement:  SAVE-THE-DATE   On September 3, 2009, the CO-ASIS&T Annual meeting will feature Andrew Pace.  You may know Andrew from his tech column in American Libraries, his blog, or his work at OCLC developing web-scale library management tools.   Details to follow.