Free Webinar on Geoscience Librarianship

Posted October 24, 2022

Description:

Registration is now open for “Geoscience Librarianship 101” (GL101) – a free webinar on November 1-2 that introduces new librarians and library/information science students to some of the core areas of geoscience librarianship. GL101 is presented annually by members of the Geoscience Information Society and also provides experienced librarians a refresher overview, offering a chance to network with colleagues and view current issues and concerns of the profession.  Princeton University Library will host the webinar.

Participants are encouraged to attend both days but may opt to attend individual sessions.  The complete presentation schedule appears below.  Register for GL101 here.  For questions about the program, please contact coordinators Clara P. McLeod (Washington University in St. Louis) at [email protected] or Stephanie Earls (Washington Geological Survey) at [email protected]

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

3:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Welcome
Clara McLeod, Earth and Planetary Sciences Librarian
Washington University in St. Louis

3:15-3:45 pm

Introduction to Geosciences Librarianship: Twenty-Seven Years of Research Inquiries
Emily Wild, Chemistry, Geosciences and Environmental Studies Librarian
Princeton University
3:45-4:15 pm

Collection Development in the Geosciences
Amanda Bielskas, Director Science, Engineering & Social Science Libraries
Columbia University

4:30-5:00 pm

Opportunities for outreach and engagement in Earth Sciences librarianship
Samantha Teplitzky, Open Science & Earth Science Librarian
UC Berkeley

5:00 pm

Networking with Presenters and Attendees
Stephanie Earls
Washington Geological Survey Library

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

3:00 pm

Welcome
Clara McLeod, Earth and Planetary Sciences Librarian
Washington University in St. Louis

3:15-3:45 pm

Taking on Data Librarian Roles and Responsibilities: Experience of a Geology & Environmental Science Librarian
Ajatshatru Pathak
Hunter College-City University of New York (CUNY)
 
3:45-4:15 pm

Research in the Geosciences: Spotlight on Databases
Linda Musser, Earth and Mineral Sciences Library
Penn State University
4:30-5:00 pm

Promoting DEI in a Geoscience Library
Alma Parada, Earth and Environmental Sciences Librarian
Stanford University

5:00 pm
Networking

Stephanie Earls
Washington Geological Survey Library