Electronic Information Resources Seminars
for UM Faculty and Graduate Students
1996

Focusing on mathematics, physics, and engineering information resources, this seminar will show you how to make the most effective use of your time on the Web.

• Presenters: Sabra Breslin, Engineering and Physical Sciences Reference Librarian; James C. Miller, Engineering and Physical Sciences Reference Librarian; and Dr. Jonathan M. Rosenberg, Professor, Mathematics.

We will fish the international and domestic Internet waters to find political treasure sites covering such issues as Campaign '96 and international human rights.

• Presenters: Lily Griner, McKeldin Reference Librarian; Deborah A. Mauro, Hornbake Reference Librarian; Dr. John L. Davies, Research Coordinator, Center for International Development and Conflict Management.

Genetic manipulation on humans, plants, and animals is the topic of the future for life scientists. We will search the WWW to illustrate how to access biotechnology informational sites (e.g. GenBank), and sites on ethical issues.

• Presenters: Sylvia O'Brien, Chemistry Reference Librarian; Dr. Courtney A. Shaw, Life Sciences Reference Librarian; and Dr. Kathryn H. Nepote, Director, Lab Animal Care/Graduate Studies and Research.

Using Web searching techniques both simple and complex, we will visit Internet sites that demonstrate interdisciplinary research on women and social class issues.

• Presenters: Martha A. Hooker, McKeldin Reference Librarian; Ann S. Masnik, Hornbake Reference Librarian; and Dr. Katie King, Associate Professor, Women's Studies.