C & U

Theme: The Library of 2morro.0.
May 14, 2010 @ University of Nebraska-Omaha campus

Librarians and information professionals across Nebraska are invited to submit program proposals for the upcoming spring meeting of the NLA College and University Section. As early adopters of technological innovations, librarians have remained at the forefront in incorporating Web 2.0 utilities into the services they provide. We all know, however, that technological change is imminent. The purpose of this conference is to explore what lies ahead in library and information technology. Presentations can either focus on innovative practices or theoretical discussions and should be approximately 50 minutes in length. We will also feature a Lightning Round consisting of several 15 minute presentations.

Submit your proposals as a WORD document using the format provided by March 15, 2010 to:
Rachel Erb
rerb@unomaha.edu
402-554-4905

Format:

• Title:
• Presentation Type: 50 minutes or 15 minutes
• Presenter name(s):
• Job title:
• Institution:
• Phone:
• Email:
• Equipment needs:
• Brief Description:

Marvel Maring, Humanities/Fine Arts Librarian at Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library, UNO, has been named the 2010 C&U Section ACRL Legislative Advocate.

Her duties will include:

• Be familiar with major legislative issues of importance to ACRL
• Establish relationships with the staff of the two senators, and the staff of local representative for his/her state
• Visit the in-state offices and, as possible, the Washington, D.C., offices of his/her senators and legislator
• Develop relationships with president, provost, members of the faculty, and other members of the academy who may be advocates for library issues.
• Attend in person, or virtually, training workshops and annual briefing on legislative issues at ALA Midwinter or ALA Annual Conference
• Be available for consultation with the ACRL office and/or the ALA Washington Office on issues important to higher education and academic libraries
• Complete semi-annual and annual reports to ACRL on advocacy activities

Marvel will be representing the State of Nebraska at Legislative Day on Capitol Hill in June, 2010. You can contact her at either 402-554-2992 or mmaring@unomaha.edu