Museums and the Web
An annual conference exploring the social, cultural, design, technological, economic, and organizational issues of culture, science and heritage on-line.
Tour of the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research and Library/Archives
Abstract
Take a tour of the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for Conservation Research, located next to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Opened in 2004, the facility houses the Institute for Conservation Research and the Zoo's Library and Archives. Attendees will see first-hand some of the work that goes on in the Institute's six labs, learn about how the Library and Archives serves the zoo's geographically diverse staff, and meet with the zoo's Social Media Planner. Lunch will be served in Center's courtyard and will provide attendees with the chance to get up close and personal with one of the Safari Park's animal ambassadors.
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I'm a relatively new librarian working for the San Diego Zoo. Our library supports the research and activities of all zoo employees, which ranges from scientists to development professionals to educators to maintenance staff. My interests lie in both in-person and virtual information literacy... |