Date:         Thu, 8 Apr 1993 13:08:18 ECT
From:         Maureen Zajkowski <MZAJKOWS@BINGVMB.BITNET>

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The State University of New York Librarians Association (SUNYLA)
will be holding its 25th Annual Conference at Binghamton University
from June 9-11, 1993.

An abbreviated version (i.e., without session abstracts) of the SUNYLA '93
Annual Conference appears below.  Poster sessions and vendor exhibits will
also be featured at the Conference.

If you would like a paper copy of the SUNYLA'93 Conference brochure and
registration form contact Maureen Zajkowski at MZAJKOWS@BINGVMB.

*Pre*conference Registration    A       B

1993 SUNYLA/LACUNY member       $5      $20
Non-member                      $7.50   $30
Library School Student/Retiree  $3.00   $15

Conference Registration

1993 SUNYLA/LACUNY/ASLS member          $30
Non-member                              $45
Library School Student or Retiree       $25

Accommodations and Meal Packages

3 day conference package        $85 Double
                               $105 Single
2 day conference package        $55 Double
                                $65 Single

Various Commuter Meal Packages are listed on the registration form.

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SUNYLA '93 Conference Program
June 9-11, 1993

WEDNESDAY, June 9 - Preconference A or B  1:30-5:00 p.m.

A    Authority Control
        Moderator:  Andrea Weas, SUNY Geneseo
         Part 1:   An Overview of the BNA Service
                 Jeff Calcagno, Blackwell North America, Inc.
        Part 2:   An Overview of the multiLIS Authority Control Module
                  Celine Constantin, Sobeco Ernst & Young/multiLIS

B    Getting Connected:  A Neophyte's Guide to the Internet
        [limit 20 people]
        Workshop Leaders:   Andrew Perry, Binghamton University
                             Martin Raish, Binghamton University
        Part 1:    An Overview of "the Net"
        Part 2:    Hands-on

**Barbecue**
**Oldies Nite**

THURSDAY, June 10  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Welcome and Keynote Address

Welcome:  Barbara Via, SUNYLA President, University at Albany
          Eleanor Heishman, Director of Libraries, Binghamton University

Keynote:  Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Librarian or thre Academic
                Information Expert?
          Anne Woodsworth, Dean  Palmer School of Library & Information Science
          C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Choose 1, 2 or 3

1       Campus-Wide Information Systems
        Moderator:  Joy Hughes, Potsdam College
        Speakers:   Sharon Bonk, University at Albany
                    Raney Ellis, State University at Plattsburgh
                    David Trithart, Potsdam College

2       Maintaining Serials Access
        Moderator:  Mary Beilby, State University College at Cortland
        Speakers:   Bonnie Bryant, University at Albany
                    Suzanne Fedunok, Binghamton University
                    Richard Hart, State University College at Fredonia

3       The Hidden Disabilities:  ADA and Learning Disabilities
        Moderator:  Susan Blandy, Hudson Valley Community College
        Speakers:   Mary Blake, Hudson Valley Community College
                    Marybeth McCartin, Hudson Valley Community College

Choose 4, 5 or 6

4       USMARC Format Integration
        Moderator:  Patricia Bentley, State University at Plattsburgh
        Speakers:   Glenn Patton, OCLC
                    Lauren Pinsley, SUNY/OCLC

5       Developing Information Literacy Skills for the Nineties
        Moderator:  Sarah Vasse, Orange County Community College
        Speakers:   Mary Beth Bell, Finger Lakes Community College
                    Mary Lou Boynton, Finger Lakes Community College
                    Edwin Rivenburgh, Finger Lakes Community College

6       Librarians' Writing and Publishing:  Cooperation and Creativity
        Moderator:  Eleanor Gossen, University at Albany
        Speakers:   Nancy Osborne, State University College at Oswego
                    Judith Hudson, University at Albany

**Recogntion Banquet**
** Jazz Nite **

FRIDAY, June 11   9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Choose 7, 8 or 9

7       Electronic Data Interchange & Your Serials Collection:
        Learning a Thing or Two from K Mart
        Moderator:  Frank Mols, Binghamton University
        Speaker:    Fritz Schwartz, The Faxon Company

8       Joint Database Access & Licensing in SUNY
        Moderator:  Judith Adams, University at Buffalo
        Speakers: Roseanne Kalick, Westchester Community College
                  Carey Hatch, SUNY Library Support Center
                  Geraldine MacDonald, Binghamton University

9       Using Focus Groups with Academic Library Users
        Moderator:  Prue Stelling, Binghamton University
        Speakers:   Janet Steiner, South Central Research Library Council
                       Jean Currie, South Central Research Library Council

Choose 10, 11 or 12

10      Networked Resources:  Navigation Tools and Organization
                Effective Use
        Moderator:  Caren Agata, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology
        Speaker:    William Moen, Syracuse University

11      "Where's the Book Thing?"
        Moderator:  Jacquelyn Coughlan, SUNY Institute of Technology/Utica/Rome
        Speakers:   Gloria Meisel, Westchester Community College
                    Pat LiButti, Fordham University

12      Beyond the Historical Records Inventory: Reporting Special Collections
        and Archival Holdings
        Moderator:  Terence King, State University College at New Paltz
        Speakers:   Lynne Martin, University at Albany
                    Kathleen D. Roe, NYS Archives & Records
                    Geoffrey P. Williams, University at Albany

Maureen Zajkowski
SUNYLA'93 Local Arrangements Coordinator
Binghamton University
phone: 607 777-6959
Bitnet: MZAJKOWS@BINGVMB