The Taxonomy Division is celebrating its first anniversary. A year has already gone by and so much has been accomplished reports Chair Marjorie Hlava. Highlights include:
- Over 200 members and growing
- Sponsored/Co-sponsored more than 10 taxonomy-related sessions at the SLA 2010 Annual Conference in New Orleans. And, there were additional topics on taxonomy as well.
- At least two programs are planned on taxonomies on the 2011 program.
- Established a webinar series for Division members.
Designed exclusively for SLA Taxonomy members, the division has had two webinars already: one by Christine Conners and one by Marjorie Hlava. Additional webinars are scheduled:
Oct. 26 - 1 p.m. EDT Wendi Pohs will speak on Taxonomy Mapping
Nov. 18 - 1 p.m. EST Marti Heyman will speak about Taxonomies: Build vs. Buy
Visit the wiki for details as they emerge.
Some of the benefits of membership in the SLA Taxonomy Division include:
- Adding to or strengthening your knowledge with professional development opportunities and events, such as the webinar series
- Participating in discussions and interacting with others on the wiki, including members-only sections such as the Taxonomy Times quarterly bulletin
- Being part of a global network of people working in related roles
- Driving the direction of the Division and building your résumé by getting involved in committees
Marjorie M.K. Hlava is Chair of the SLA Taxonomy Division and you may contact her to volunteer. Invite colleagues you know whose jobs involve taxonomy to join SLA and the SLA TAXONOMY DIVISION.
The date of Wendi Pohs' webinar on on Taxonomy Mapping has been changed to Nov. 4. For details see the wiki.
Posted by: Janice Keeler | 31 October 2010 at 11:44 PM