[Genealib] HISTORY SECTION AT ALA, NEW ORLEANS

[Mary K. Mannix]

History Section at 2006 Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, from June
22-28, 2006.

Please find following the History Section (a part of RUSA) committee
meetings and programs at June 2006 ALA Conference in New Orleans.  All
committee meetings are open and participation by all is encouraged.
For further information about the History Section please go to
http://www.ala.org/HISTORYmainTemplate.cfm?Section=historysection.
Don't forget to also consult the "Our Section" link for information
about the Section's various committees.  If you have any questions,
please contact Mary Mannix, History Section Chair, at
mkmannix at gmail.com.

Behind the Genealogy Reference Desk: A Tribute to New Orleans
Date: 6/23/2006  8:30 AM --  4:30 PM
**** DOES REQUIRE SEPARATE REGISTRATION AND FEE *****
Location: Off Site - Arsenal and Cabildo
Meeting Type: Open
Description: Explore the genealogy resources of New Orleans with
expert genealogists. In addition, learn how to preserve and protect
your institutional and family genealogy and local history treasures
from disasters, catastrophic and ordinary. Disaster preparedness will
also be discussed.
Tickets: RUSA Member: $95, ALA Member: $140, Non-Members: $215,
Student/Retired Members: $57
Registration required. Registration is available using the online form.

Genealogy Preconference Planning Committee
Date: 6/23/2006  5:00 PM --  6:00 PM
Location: Morial Convention Center room: Rm. 269
Meeting Type: Open

Bibliographies & Indexes - Program Planning
Date: 6/24/2006  10:30 AM --  12:00 PM
Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside room: Cambridge
Meeting Type: Open

Genealogy and Local History Discussion Group
Date: 6/24/2006  10:30 AM --  12:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn room: Clementine Hunter
Meeting Type: Open

OCLC WorldCat for Genealogical Research: Learning, Teaching, Promoting
Date: 6/24/2006  1:30 PM --  3:30 PM
Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside room: Fountain Room
Meeting Type: Open
Description:
**** Not a History Section sponsored event, but includes a speaker
from History Section and may be of interest to History Section
members. ****

Genealogy Standards & Guidelines Subcommittee
Date: 6/24/2006  1:30 PM --  3:30 PM
Location: Astor Crowne Plaza room: Toulouse
Meeting Type: Open
Description:

Genealogy and the Internet Basics for Reference Desk Personnel
Date: 6/24/2006  4:00 PM --  5:30 PM
Location: Morial Convention Center room: Rm. 338-339
Meeting Type: Open
Description: This program will provide reference desk personnel, who
have no genealogy training, the ability to answer basic genealogy
questions and direct patrons to useful sources. The panel of speakers
will focus the discussion on Internet genealogy resources and
strategies, the Family Search website, and newspaper research. There
will be ample time for questions and answers. Cross-train in an
exciting ever-growing field!

Genealogy Committee
Date: 6/25/2006  10:30 AM --  12:00 PM
Location: Loews New Orleans room: St. Landry
Meeting Type: Open

Instruction and Research Services Committee
Date: 6/25/2006  10:30 AM --  12:00 PM
Location: Hotel Monteleone room: Royal

Local History Committee
Date: 6/26/2006  8:00 AM --  10:00 AM
Location: Embassy Suites room: Lafitte BR II
Meeting Type: Open

Fate of History Bibliographies in the On-line Environment
-- MAJOR HISTORY SECTION PROGRAM --
Date: 6/26/2006  10:30 AM --  12:00 PM
Location: Morial Convention Center room: Rm. 294
Meeting Type: Open
Description: This program will focus on the future of history
bibliographies in the on-line environment. Representatives from
publishers of books and on-line bibliographies will discuss trends and
issues in the industry that are relevant.

RUSA Awards Ceremony & Reception
Date: 6/26/2006  4:00 PM --  6:00 PM
Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside room: Grand BR B
Meeting Type: Open
Description: Includes the awarding of the History Section's
Genealogical Publishing Company Award. This year's winner is Nancy
Huling, head, Reference and Research Services Division, University of
Washington Libraries (Seattle). The award consists of $1,500 and a
citation donated by The Genealogical Publishing Company, and is given
to encourage, recognize and commend professional achievement in
historical reference and research librarianship.


-- 
Mary K. Mannix
Maryland Room Manager
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Frederick County Public Libraries
Frederick, MD