WVLA Academic Division Program
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Lakeview Resort
Strategy for the Future of Academic Libraries
Featured Speaker: David W. Lewis, Dean of Libraries, IUPUI
Discussion Facilitator: Monica Brooks, Associate Dean, Marshall University Libraries
Program Sponsored by: West Virginia University Libraries, Marshall University Libraries, Blackwell Book Services
Join us for this important program to discuss strategy for maintaining the library as a vibrant enterprise worthy of support from our campuses
Reception for members of the Academic Division will follow the program
Program 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Reception 5:00 p.m.
Chestnut Room One & Two, Lakeview
Register by sending an e-mail no later than September 15 to Frances O’Brien fob@wvu.edu
There is no charge for registration
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Conference Program
Begin to plan now for your 2007 WVLA Conference experience. The tentative Conference Program is now available on the WVLA web site. You can also use the Registration Form to sign up for the conference now!
Film Night with Steve Fesenmaier
Davitt McAteer at the 2007 International Mining Health and Safety Symposium
Film night is Monday, Oct. 1 at 9 pm.
Davitt McAteer, Gov. Manchin’s coal safety expert and past undersecretary of Labor under President Clinton, will present his film about the history of coal mine safety. He is also presently finishing a book on the subject.
McAteer will discuss his forthcoming book about the Monongah 1907 mining disaster, the worst mine disaster in American history – Monongah 1907, December 6th. The new book will be published by WVU Press.
Davitt, a 1970 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law, specializes in occupational safety and health law, administration law, and environmental law. Davitt also works extensively in the areas of estate planning and land use appeals. He was born and raised in Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia.
Davitt is an expert in workplace safety. In the 1970s, he worked on two major pieces of federal legislation -- the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act and the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act. From February 1994 until December 2000, Davitt served as Assistant Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton. As Assistant Secretary of Labor, Davitt directed and managed the Mines Safety and Health Administration division of the United States Department of Labor, including its 2200 employees and $240 million budget. In addition, for almost two years, Davitt served as Acting Solicitor for the Department of Labor, in charge of the Department of Labor’s 500+ lawyers.
Following his tenure as Assistant Secretary, Davitt served as an Administrative Appeals Judges for the Benefits Review Board, within the United States Department of Labor. The Benefits Review Board reviews claims for coal workers' pneumoconiosis, more commonly known as Black Lung. He held that position from 2000 until 2001.
Since 2001, Davitt has served in various capacities. In 2001, he served as a consultant to West Virginia Governor Bob Wise, where he authored a report on improvements needed in coal mine safety and health within the State of West Virginia.
Following the World Trade Center attack on September 11, Davitt served as a consultant to the World Trade Center Recover Effort for the International Union of Operating Engineers and the Transport Workers Union Local 100 (the Subway Workers Union). As a consultant to the Operating Engineers, Davitt designs and develops training programs in the area of homeland security for the union and other organization members, including federal and foreign government agencies and individuals.
Presently, Davitt serves as the Vice President of Sponsored Programs and Governmental Affairs and as Legal Advisor to Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, West Virginia. He also serves as Director of the Coal Impoundment Project, a program within the National Technology Transfer Center located in Wheeling, West Virginia, and as a consultant to the Appalachian Institute at Wheeling Jesuit University. He was Gov. Manchin’s expert on coal safety immediately following the Sago Mine Disaster in January 2006, releasing a report on the causes of the accident and what remedies should be taken.
He maintains an office and lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, in the State of West Virginia, the District of Columbia, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. He is married to Kathryn Lough McAteer, Chairwoman of the West Virginia Library Commission.
Steve Fesenmaier is currently blogging at the Charleston Gazette.
Davitt McAteer, Gov. Manchin’s coal safety expert and past undersecretary of Labor under President Clinton, will present his film about the history of coal mine safety. He is also presently finishing a book on the subject.
McAteer will discuss his forthcoming book about the Monongah 1907 mining disaster, the worst mine disaster in American history – Monongah 1907, December 6th. The new book will be published by WVU Press.
Davitt, a 1970 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law, specializes in occupational safety and health law, administration law, and environmental law. Davitt also works extensively in the areas of estate planning and land use appeals. He was born and raised in Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia.
Davitt is an expert in workplace safety. In the 1970s, he worked on two major pieces of federal legislation -- the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act and the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act. From February 1994 until December 2000, Davitt served as Assistant Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton. As Assistant Secretary of Labor, Davitt directed and managed the Mines Safety and Health Administration division of the United States Department of Labor, including its 2200 employees and $240 million budget. In addition, for almost two years, Davitt served as Acting Solicitor for the Department of Labor, in charge of the Department of Labor’s 500+ lawyers.
Following his tenure as Assistant Secretary, Davitt served as an Administrative Appeals Judges for the Benefits Review Board, within the United States Department of Labor. The Benefits Review Board reviews claims for coal workers' pneumoconiosis, more commonly known as Black Lung. He held that position from 2000 until 2001.
Since 2001, Davitt has served in various capacities. In 2001, he served as a consultant to West Virginia Governor Bob Wise, where he authored a report on improvements needed in coal mine safety and health within the State of West Virginia.
Following the World Trade Center attack on September 11, Davitt served as a consultant to the World Trade Center Recover Effort for the International Union of Operating Engineers and the Transport Workers Union Local 100 (the Subway Workers Union). As a consultant to the Operating Engineers, Davitt designs and develops training programs in the area of homeland security for the union and other organization members, including federal and foreign government agencies and individuals.
Presently, Davitt serves as the Vice President of Sponsored Programs and Governmental Affairs and as Legal Advisor to Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, West Virginia. He also serves as Director of the Coal Impoundment Project, a program within the National Technology Transfer Center located in Wheeling, West Virginia, and as a consultant to the Appalachian Institute at Wheeling Jesuit University. He was Gov. Manchin’s expert on coal safety immediately following the Sago Mine Disaster in January 2006, releasing a report on the causes of the accident and what remedies should be taken.
He maintains an office and lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, in the State of West Virginia, the District of Columbia, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. He is married to Kathryn Lough McAteer, Chairwoman of the West Virginia Library Commission.
Steve Fesenmaier is currently blogging at the Charleston Gazette.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Fun Things To Do
Morning Trolley Tour - Monday, October 1
(9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Step back into the colorful history of Morgantown.
Transportation will be provided from Lakeview to downtown Morgantown with stops at the historic Easton Roller Mill and Morgantown Glass Museum. Once you arrive downtown a self-guided walking tour of downtown is available along with shopping and lunch opportunities. Tour will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Buses will begin loading at 9:00 a.m. and will depart from Lakeview at 9:30 a.m.
WV & Regional History Collection Tour - Monday, October 1
(9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Visit the WVU Libraries' West Virginia and Regional History Collection, the leading historical archives/library in West Virginia. Its vast holdings include original manuscripts, photographs and artifacts documenting the lives of West Virginians
of all walks of life ranging from Civil War soldiers and governors to regional authors, country doctors, coal miners, musicians, scientists and many others. Come tour and learn about this invaluable library resource, which is open without charge to all users, and view treasures including a writing box owned by “Stonewall” Jackson; a first edition of the works of Shakespeare; the first map to depict West Virginia, and much, much more. Tour will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Buses will begin loading at 9:00 a.m. and will depart from Lakeview at 9:30 a.m.
Evening Walking Tour - Monday, October 1 (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
Slip on some comfortable shoes and stroll along with Christy Venham for a guided walking tour of downtown Morgantown. Explore the rich history of this university community. See the building that served as a jail for Confederate prisoners of war. Learn about the “Father of West Virginia” and see where he worked. Hear the interesting stories that have made Morgantown a unique part of the Mountain State. Tour will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Transportation to downtown Morgantown will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m. Be sure to be on the first bus downtown to take advantage of this fun and educational walking tour.
Reception featuring West Virginia Authors - Monday, October 1
(6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) Let us help you unwind after the first day of the conference. Join us as the Morgantown Public Library hosts an evening of music, authors, and food at the Aull Center in the beautiful, historic Garlow House.
Sip wine, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, and mingle with some of the state’s best writers as a Jazz quartet plays in the background. Book signings and presentations by the authors will be scheduled throughout the evening - check your conference packet or the WVLA website for more details.
Silent Auction - Tuesday, October 2
(5:30 - 6:45 p.m.) Bid on unique items donated from around the state. Held on-site at the conference center just before the banquet. It’s a perfect time to visit with colleagues, do some holiday shopping, and support the Association.
(9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Step back into the colorful history of Morgantown.
Transportation will be provided from Lakeview to downtown Morgantown with stops at the historic Easton Roller Mill and Morgantown Glass Museum. Once you arrive downtown a self-guided walking tour of downtown is available along with shopping and lunch opportunities. Tour will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Buses will begin loading at 9:00 a.m. and will depart from Lakeview at 9:30 a.m.
WV & Regional History Collection Tour - Monday, October 1
(9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Visit the WVU Libraries' West Virginia and Regional History Collection, the leading historical archives/library in West Virginia. Its vast holdings include original manuscripts, photographs and artifacts documenting the lives of West Virginians
of all walks of life ranging from Civil War soldiers and governors to regional authors, country doctors, coal miners, musicians, scientists and many others. Come tour and learn about this invaluable library resource, which is open without charge to all users, and view treasures including a writing box owned by “Stonewall” Jackson; a first edition of the works of Shakespeare; the first map to depict West Virginia, and much, much more. Tour will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Buses will begin loading at 9:00 a.m. and will depart from Lakeview at 9:30 a.m.Evening Walking Tour - Monday, October 1 (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
Slip on some comfortable shoes and stroll along with Christy Venham for a guided walking tour of downtown Morgantown. Explore the rich history of this university community. See the building that served as a jail for Confederate prisoners of war. Learn about the “Father of West Virginia” and see where he worked. Hear the interesting stories that have made Morgantown a unique part of the Mountain State. Tour will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Transportation to downtown Morgantown will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m. Be sure to be on the first bus downtown to take advantage of this fun and educational walking tour.
Reception featuring West Virginia Authors - Monday, October 1
(6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) Let us help you unwind after the first day of the conference. Join us as the Morgantown Public Library hosts an evening of music, authors, and food at the Aull Center in the beautiful, historic Garlow House.
Sip wine, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, and mingle with some of the state’s best writers as a Jazz quartet plays in the background. Book signings and presentations by the authors will be scheduled throughout the evening - check your conference packet or the WVLA website for more details.
Silent Auction - Tuesday, October 2
(5:30 - 6:45 p.m.) Bid on unique items donated from around the state. Held on-site at the conference center just before the banquet. It’s a perfect time to visit with colleagues, do some holiday shopping, and support the Association.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Be Sure To Visit the Exhibits
Don't miss the vendors exhibiting at the 2007 WVLA Conference. Browse a list of the vendors that are coming to the conference.
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