2000 Conference Programs
Preconference: Geographic Information Systems
Doralyn Edwards, GIS/Data Librarian
Tuesday, April 11, 2000
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
GIS Lab, Fondren Library
Rice University
GIS (maps on computers) offers a way of analyzing complex data using geographically-based parameters. This hands-on workshop will address many issues for libraries thinking of offering GIS services, or wanting to expand existing services and resources. Areas addressed include hardware and software requirements, basic training techniques, data acquisition, storage, copyright, printing, and funding. Space is limited.
Costs: $75 for members; $125 for non members (lunch included). You will need to provide your own transportation to the site.
Program: Z39.50: Making It Work
Wednesday, April 12, 2000
12:00 noon - 1:50 pm
You know a little bit about Z39.50 and you might even want to implement it in your library. Listen to a panel of librarians discuss what may be in your future! Panelists will discuss obstacles, roadblocks, and possibilities you may face when implementing the Z Texas Profile and Z39.50 in your automation system. Panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. William E. Moen, UNT School of Library and Information Sciences. Co-sponsored with the Automation and Technology Round Table.
GODORT business meeting
Thursday, April 13, 2000
10:00 am - 11:50 am
Program: Census 2000: American Factfinder
Paula K. Wright, Information Services Specialist
Dallas Regional Census Center
Thursday, April 13, 2000
12:00 noon - 1:50 pm
Census 2000 is acquiring data for the 22nd decennial census of the United States. This program will give an overview of data collection, products available, information on the Census Bureau's new web site -- American Factfinder -- and plans for the American Community Survey. Time for questions will be included.
Program: Blazing a New TRAIL (Texas Record and Information Locator) to Texas Government Information
Friday, April 14, 2000
10:00 am to 11:20 am
This new service will be demonstrated for the first time at TLA. TRAIL will identify, describe and locate individual Texas state government information resources, including print publications and individual documents and databases available on the Internet as well as provide a searchable index of all state agency web servers. Come witness the debut of a new, cutting edge library service provided by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. This service provides easy and ready access to state government information contained on more than 300 web servers. The system architecture is designed with library standards and interoperability in mind, but blends the best of web technology as well. See how Z39.50, Dublin Core metadata, and name/subject headings can be effectively blended with HTML, search engines, spiders, and XML for a service that answers the information needs of your patrons easily, instantly, and effectively. Co-Sponsored with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
