Management of Information Resources and Technology This section, established in 1959, serves personnel in all types of libraries and information centers. SMART recognizes that information exists in a variety of forms and places, and that information transfer often takes place without reference to the printed page. SMART focuses on acquisitions, cataloging, serials control, circulation, conservation, collection management and online services. SMART actively brings together librarians, library staff, and other information professionals from across New York state who have an interest in how automation is used in libraries. SMART exists to do the following: Promote research Promote the development of appropriate standards Disseminate information to the membership via publications, demonstration, and presentation Monitor technical developments significant to library applications, and Facilitate and encourage special interest programming, including liaison with appropriate private sector groups. Are you interested in getting more involved in SMART? Click here!

Subject Analysis 411 or “What Is It About and Where Do I Put It?!” Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 9:00am – 4:00pm Hobart and William Smith Colleges Warren Hunting Smith Library, Presentation Room 334 Pulteney Street Geneva, NY 14456 Presented by: Marguerite “Maggie” Horn, Library Data and Systems Analyst, Office of Library and Information Services, SUNY John F. Myers, Catalog Librarian, Union College This workshop is the follow-up to Cataloging 4-1-1 with the low-down on subjects and classification.  An overview of the different strengths that subject assignment and classification offer, the benefits subject assignment afford in a keyword environment, and the difference between subjects and genres will be presented.  Use of key resources and how to use them as well as useful tips and techniques for the novice and/or underfunded cataloger will be covered.  Hands-on exercises and small group work will be part of the learning experience. To register online, go to the NYLA Online Membership Center -> Events -> Subject Analysis 411 Information. To register by mail using this print form.