"Connecting the Oceans -- In Memory of Janine Devereaux"
Date: April 14-16, 2008
Location: Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama, Republic of Panama
Host: Vielka Chang-Yau
Location: Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama, Republic of Panama
Host: Vielka Chang-Yau
April 14, Monday
Registration and Coffee
9:00-10:00 A.M.
Conference Welcome
Dr. Harilaos Lessions, Senior Marine Scientist, STRI and Dr. Betty Ann de Catsambanis, University of Panama
Dr. Harilaos Lessions, Senior Marine Scientist, STRI and Dr. Betty Ann de Catsambanis, University of Panama
10:00-10:30 A.M.
Lured by the Tropics: Scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Dr. Nelida Gomez, Academic Coordinator, STRI
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Dr. Nelida Gomez, Academic Coordinator, STRI
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10:30-11:00 A.M.
Looking Forward: Planning for the Marine Institute Library of the Future
Catherine Lawton, BN, MLIS, Dr. C.R. Library Memorial University of Newfoundland
Catherine Lawton, BN, MLIS, Dr. C.R. Library Memorial University of Newfoundland
11:00-11:45 A.M.
Preserving Our Marine Future on the Pacific Ocean: Coiba National Park
Dr. Juan Maté, Coordinator, Coiba Island Master Plan
Dr. Juan Maté, Coordinator, Coiba Island Master Plan
11:45-12:30 P.M.
Lunch
12:30-1:30 P.M.
The Ocean Docs Data Base in Latin America
Dr. Catalina Lopez, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California, Mexico
Dr. Catalina Lopez, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California, Mexico
1:30-2:15 P.M.
Getting It Together: Gathering and Integrating Dispersed Scientific Information
Steve Paton, M.S. Director, Office of Bioinformatics, STRI
Steve Paton, M.S. Director, Office of Bioinformatics, STRI
2:15-3:00 P.M.
Coffee Break
3:00-3:30 P.M.
Panama: Panorama Economico, Politico y Social
Dr. Constantino Riquelme, Professor, Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua and Consultant
Dr. Constantino Riquelme, Professor, Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua and Consultant
3:30-4:15 P.M.
Drawing Lines: Surfing as an Outreach Opportunity or "How to do an Exhibit"
Peter Fritzler, Sciences Librarian, William Randall Library, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC
Peter Fritzler, Sciences Librarian, William Randall Library, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC
4:15-5:00 P.M.
Reception hosted by STRI
5:30-7:30 P.M.
April 15 , Tuesday
Tour of the Tupper Installations: 1. Insect Collection: Dr. Annette Aiello 2. Herbarium: Dr. Mireya Correa 3. Library: Angel Aguirre 4. Bookstore
9:00-10:30 A.M.
Coffee Break
10:30-11:00 A.M.
Bridge and Barrier: the Isthmus of Panama before the Spanish
Dr. Richard G. Cooke, Senior Archaeologist, STRI
Dr. Richard G. Cooke, Senior Archaeologist, STRI
11:00-11:45 A.M.
Creating the Flow: Expanding the Role of the Aquatic Commons
Stephanie Haas, M.L.S., Digital Library Center, University of Florida Libraries
Jan Heckman, M.L.S., Director Marine Sciences Liaison, University of Connecticut
Stephanie Haas, M.L.S., Digital Library Center, University of Florida Libraries
Jan Heckman, M.L.S., Director Marine Sciences Liaison, University of Connecticut
11:45-12:45 P.M.
Lunch
12:45-1:45 P.M.
The Experience of Educational Outreach at Two Marine Sites: Galeta Island on the Caribbean Sea and Culebra Exhibition Center on the Pacific Ocean
Inez Campbell, M.S., Culegra Site Manager, STRI
Inez Campbell, M.S., Culegra Site Manager, STRI
1:45-2:30 P.M.
Life Sciences "Centers of Excellence" Update: New Resources and Information Provided by Thomson Scientific
Kristin Culp, Strategic Government Account Manager, Thomson Scientific
Kristin Culp, Strategic Government Account Manager, Thomson Scientific
2:30-3:30 P.M.
Break and Conference Photo
3:30-4:15 P.M.
STRI Map Catalog: From Conception to Implementation
Diane Hopkins, M.L.S., Library Volunteer and Information Specialist, STRI
Diane Hopkins, M.L.S., Library Volunteer and Information Specialist, STRI
4:15-4:55 P.M.
ODINCARSA in Cuba: Principal Experiences of the Library of the Fisheries Research Centre in the Use of the Digital Repository OceanDocs
Emma Fonseca, B.A., Centro de Informacion Y Documentacion, Centro de Investigaciones Pesqueras, Cuba
Emma Fonseca, B.A., Centro de Informacion Y Documentacion, Centro de Investigaciones Pesqueras, Cuba
4:55-5:40 P.M.
Reception hosted by Thomson Scientific Inc.
6:00-7:30 P.M.
April 16 , Wednesday
SAIL Business Meeting [and Morning Coffee]
Jan Heckman, SAIL/IAMSLIC Regional Representative
Peter Fritzler: short presentation on the 2009 Conference in Wilmington, NC
Jan Heckman, SAIL/IAMSLIC Regional Representative
Peter Fritzler: short presentation on the 2009 Conference in Wilmington, NC
9:00-11:15 A.M.
Technology Strategies, Initiatives and Challenges in Servicing a Diverse Population: Case of STRI
Dr. Francisco Rivera, Director Information Technology, STRI
Dr. Francisco Rivera, Director Information Technology, STRI
11:00-11:45 A.M.
Lunch
Noon-1:15 P.M.
Seaweed Ecofriendly Applications
Dr. Floria Batista, University of Panama, ODINCARSA/UNESCO Representative for Panama
Dr. Floria Batista, University of Panama, ODINCARSA/UNESCO Representative for Panama
1:15-1:45-P.M.
Managing a National Library: A Foundation Speaks
Maria Majela Brenes, M.A., Administrative Director, Mational Library of Panama Foundation
Maria Majela Brenes, M.A., Administrative Director, Mational Library of Panama Foundation
1:45-2:30 P.M.
Posters
2:30-3:00 P.M.
Coffee Break
3:00-3:30 P.M.
Participant from Barbados
3:30-4:15 P.M.
SAIL Wrap-up
4:15-5:00 P.M.
Group Dinner at a Local Restaurant
7:00 P.M.- Until
2008 SAIL Group Picture
Front row , left to right:
Jan Heckman, Mary Heckman, Enma Fonseca, Stephanie Haas, Catalina Lopez, Maurisa Connell, Gloria Batista, Elizabeth Sanchez
Middle row, left to right:
Diane Hopkins, Jen Walton, Lorna Inniss, Lisa Raymond, Liz DeHart, Catherine Lawton, Angel Aguirre
Back row, left to right:
Vielka Chang-Yau, Natalie Wiest, Peter Fritzler, Kristin Culp, Ricardo Beteta
Jan Heckman, Mary Heckman, Enma Fonseca, Stephanie Haas, Catalina Lopez, Maurisa Connell, Gloria Batista, Elizabeth Sanchez
Middle row, left to right:
Diane Hopkins, Jen Walton, Lorna Inniss, Lisa Raymond, Liz DeHart, Catherine Lawton, Angel Aguirre
Back row, left to right:
Vielka Chang-Yau, Natalie Wiest, Peter Fritzler, Kristin Culp, Ricardo Beteta
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