iSchool HOME > Research > Seminar
Information Studies Colloquium

About the series:

The Information Studies Colloquium (formerly CLIS Research Seminar Series) features research presentations from scholars in the field of Information Studies. The College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland at College Park hosts the IS Colloquium weekly in Room 2119, Hornbake Building.

Spring 2008 Topics and Speakers:

  • Monday, March 31, 4-5 pm. HBK 2119
    Diane Boehr, Head of Cataloging, National Library of Medicine
    "On the Record: Report of the Library of Congress Working Group on the Future of Bibliographic Control"
    -- Abstract and Bio
  • Tuesday, February 26, 10-11 am. HBK 2119
    John Bertot, Ph.D, Florida State University
    "Public Libraries and the Internet: Roles, Issues, and Policy"
    -- Abstract and Bio
  • Tuesday, February 19, 10-11 am. HBK 2119
    María Esteva, University of Texas
    "The Aleph in the archive: appraisal and preservation of a natural electronic archive"
    -- Abstract and Bio
  • Wednesday, February 13, 10-11 am. HBK 2119
    Dr. Jonathan Lazar, Towson University
    "Improving Information Access for Blind Users on the Web"
    -- Abstract and Bio
  • Tuesday, February 08, 10-11 am. HBK 2119
    Dr. Padmini Srinivasan, The University of Iowa
    "Explaining and Predicting Web Page Status"
    -- Abstract and Bio
  • Tuesday, February 05, 10-11 am. HBK 2119
    Jean Dryden, Information Studies, University of Toronto
    "Copyright in the Real World: The Impact of Copyright on Making Archival Material Available on the Internet"
    -- Abstract and Bio
  • Wednesday, January 30, 10-11 am. HBK 2119
    Dr. Kristin R. Eschenfelder, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    "The 1980's Downloading Crisis: The Evolution of Use Rights for Licensed Databases"
    -- Abstract and Bio

Directions:

To reach the University of Maryland Campus, please see the directions provided by the University.

Information Studies Colloquium seminars are normally held in the Hornbake Building, South Wing, room 2119. The room can be reached from the street side of Hornbake by taking the elevator to the second floor and turning left as you exit. Hornbake is divided into two wings, and it is not possible to reach the South ("classroom") Wing from inside the main (library) section of the building. Parking for visitors is available for a fee in the Union Lane Garage near the Stamp Student Union.
College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, Room 4105 Hornbake Bldg, South Wing, College Park, MD 20742 | (301) 405.2038