Thomson Gale VP to Discuss Evolution of Reference Publishing

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The FSU College of Information is presenting Helen L. Wilbur, Vice President of Consortia Sales and Marketing for Thomson Gale, who will deliver a special lecture entitled “Off the Shelf – Encyclopedias to E-Books: Thomson Gale and the Evolution of Reference Publishing” on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005.

Over 50 years ago, Gale Research began publishing the Encyclopedia of Associations as a marketing tool for business. Today, as Thomson Gale, it is the world’s largest reference publisher, offering over 6,000 reference titles in print, 100 online databases, as well as microfilm, large print, and digital collections. Helen L. Wilbur is on the Board of Advisors of the FSU College of Information. Her lecture will include a discussion of Thomson Gale today, its businesses, customers, people and the future of reference publishing.

The lecture will take place from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24 in the Broad Auditorium of the Claude Pepper Center, 636 West Call Street, FSU Campus. The Pepper Center is visible in the center of this map (designated by the words “PCB” and “Pepper”).

Pepper Center Parking Suggestions for Visitors:

1. A limited number of metered parking spaces are available near the Pepper Center (for 50 cents an hour, next to the Sandels Building). See “Sandels” on map.

2. The University Center Visitor Pay Lot (at Doak Campbell Stadium) costs $1.00 per hour. From the University Center you can take a free shuttle bus to the Pepper Center. Visit a map of the bus routes at Shuttle Bus Route Map. Note that, for your return trip, the only bus operating after 5 p.m. is the Garnet Route (every 20 minutes).

3. Temporary or 1-Day parking permits are available, which will allow you to park in many lots throughout the campus. These may be purchased for $2.50 per day through the Office of Student Financial Services, located at the University Center (Bldg. A, Room 1500, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday). Please be aware that many of the faculty/staff parking lots are gated, making them inaccessible to guests. For more information visit Parking & Transportation Services or call (850) 644-5278.

February 3, 2005