SJSU SLIS Audio/Video Podcast

Maureen Sullivan, Vice President/President Elect of the American Library Association, will talk about the importance of getting professionally involved in library associations. She will provide advice on how to get involved, how to network effectively, and the benefits of professional involvement. Sullivan will also talk about getting elected to a national leadership position in the profession's largest association.

Applying to the federal government has its own unique process. Hear from experts in the field on how to navigate the hiring and application process. Learn how to "read" specialized vocabulary and common terminology unique to the many different agencies of the federal government. Receive advice on how to think critically about job postings and "match" your resume and skills to the job announcement. This specialized advice is aimed at helping MLIS students and jobseekers optimize their chances to land a federal information position.

Applying to the federal government has its own unique process. Hear from experts in the field on how to navigate the hiring and application process. Learn how to "read" specialized vocabulary and common terminology unique to the many different agencies of the federal government. Receive advice on how to think critically about job postings and "match" your resume and skills to the job announcement. This specialized advice is aimed at helping MLIS students and jobseekers optimize their chances to land a federal information position.

Electronic record collections are no longer an area of specialized expertise, but rather a dominant part of record manager's professional life. Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and the ability to access and analyze core information are of strategic importance in an information and process–driven business environment. This case study describes the creation of a focused Enterprise Content Management Strategy and Governance initiative at a major oil and gas exploration and production organization with operations in North and South America, Europe, Kurdistan and South East Asia. The strategy designed to support the priorities of senior management, which included hydrocarbon identification, global finance, supply management and asset performance management – required the development of an ECM Roadmap for unstructured data. The presenter will discuss program development, implementation, and progress made toward meeting document requirements associated with information needs in the areas of regulatory/legal compliance as well as many business drivers.

Electronic record collections are no longer an area of specialized expertise, but rather a dominant part of record manager's professional life. Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and the ability to access and analyze core information are of strategic importance in an information and process–driven business environment. This case study describes the creation of a focused Enterprise Content Management Strategy and Governance initiative at a major oil and gas exploration and production organization with operations in North and South America, Europe, Kurdistan and South East Asia. The strategy designed to support the priorities of senior management, which included hydrocarbon identification, global finance, supply management and asset performance management – required the development of an ECM Roadmap for unstructured data. The presenter will discuss program development, implementation, and progress made toward meeting document requirements associated with information needs in the areas of regulatory/legal compliance as well as many business drivers.

The Lubuto Library Project (LLP) is the perfect example of the positive impact libraries can have on international development. LLP President Jane Meyers will discuss LLP's efforts to assist with both educational and economic development in Zambia. You'll also meet a SLIS graduate who is working to create new libraries in Zambia. This colloquia presentation will leave you inspired to get involved and share your LIS knowledge for the betterment of our worldwide communities.

The Lubuto Library Project (LLP) is the perfect example of the positive impact libraries can have on international development. LLP President Jane Meyers will discuss LLP's efforts to assist with both educational and economic development in Zambia. You'll also meet a SLIS graduate who is working to create new libraries in Zambia. This colloquia presentation will leave you inspired to get involved and share your LIS knowledge for the betterment of our worldwide communities.

Recent SJSU SLIS grad, Jeff Frank, will discuss his thesis and the research he conducted while working on his thesis. With the tsunami in Japan and Hurricane Irene in the Northeast, this study of the impact of Hurricane Katrina is more relevant than ever. This presentation will especially be of interest to anyone who needs to create or update a library disaster plan.

Recent SJSU SLIS grad, Jeff Frank, will discuss his thesis and the research he conducted while working on his thesis. With the tsunami in Japan and Hurricane Irene in the Northeast, this study of the impact of Hurricane Katrina is more relevant than ever. This presentation will especially be of interest to anyone who needs to create or update a library disaster plan.

Learn about the many different career possibilities that exist in federal libraries and government agencies for MLIS graduates. The speakers provide an overview of this dynamic field and of the numerous opportunities available in medical, law, academic, public, and technical libraries and government agencies around the world. They discuss the skills needed to be competitive, and what qualifications can make you marketable for entering different positions in federal government agencies.

Learn about the many different career possibilities that exist in federal libraries and government agencies for MLIS graduates. The speakers provide an overview of this dynamic field and of the numerous opportunities available in medical, law, academic, public, and technical libraries and government agencies around the world. They discuss the skills needed to be competitive, and what qualifications can make you marketable for entering different positions in federal government agencies.

Jack Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, will discuss his recent, award-winning book The Next Boom — What You Absolutely, Positively Need to Know About the World Between Now and 2025. His well-documented analysis looks at what we might expect in health care, energy, consumer habits, education, and other areas that impact all of us. More information about the book is available at Plunkett Research.

Jack Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, will discuss his recent, award-winning book The Next Boom — What You Absolutely, Positively Need to Know About the World Between Now and 2025. His well-documented analysis looks at what we might expect in health care, energy, consumer habits, education, and other areas that impact all of us. More information about the book is available at Plunkett Research.

As more and more companies and even governments are outsourcing to the cloud, how can Records Managers possibly begin to manage information for retention and disposition? How can government retain custody of public records? And, how can anyone provide access to the information when the cloud's vendor controls how long a record is kept? The presenter will give one perspective on the challenges records managers face when working in the cloud and will show how the state of Oregon is actually embracing the cloud to manage government records in a cost effective and efficient manner.

As more and more companies and even governments are outsourcing to the cloud, how can Records Managers possibly begin to manage information for retention and disposition? How can government retain custody of public records? And, how can anyone provide access to the information when the cloud's vendor controls how long a record is kept? The presenter will give one perspective on the challenges records managers face when working in the cloud and will show how the state of Oregon is actually embracing the cloud to manage government records in a cost effective and efficient manner.