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Please contact me if you are interested in participating in one of the GSIS committees. Appointments will be finalized in January.

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 cpmcleod@wustl.edu or Stephanie Earls (Washington Geological Survey) at stephanie.earls@dnr.wa.gov .

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

4:15-4:30 pm (Eastern Time) – Break

4:30-5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Opportunities for outreach and engagement in Earth Sciences librarianship
Samantha Teplitzky, Open Science & Earth Science Librarian
UC Berkeley

5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Networking with Presenters and Attendees
Stephanie Earls
Washington Geological Survey Library

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

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

3:15-3:45 pm (Eastern Time)
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 (Eastern Time)
Research in the Geosciences: Spotlight on Databases
Linda Musser, Earth and Mineral Sciences Library
Penn State University

4:15-4:30 pm (Eastern Time) – Break

4:30-5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Promoting DEI in a Geoscience Library
Alma Parada, Earth and Environmental Sciences Librarian
Stanford University

5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Networking
Stephanie Earls
Washington Geological Survey Library

The GSIS on-site events will take place on Sunday (10/9/22) and Monday (10/10/22). Sunday activities will include a field trip to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science followed by a tour of the recently renovated Auraria Library and no-host dinner.
Monday will be devoted to exploring the GSA Annual Meeting offerings. On Monday afternoon, the GSIS will host a Professional Issues Forum at 1:15 followed by time in the afternoon to attend more technical sessions and spend time talking to Exhibitors. There are no GSIS activities scheduled for Monday evening so thatmembers can attend the alumni receptions.

There will be a GSIS webinar on Wednesday, September 21 from 1-2 p.m. (eastern).