Panel: Current challenges and advanced taxonomy topics

Sunday, July 31, 2022

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Location: 209EF - Convention Center

Speaker(s)

Heather Kotula, MBA

VP, Marketing and Communications
Access Innovations, Inc.
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Heather Hedden, MA

Knowledge Engineer
Semantic Web Company
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Marisa R. Hughes, MA Psychology

Taxonomist
American Psychological Association
Herndon, Virginia, United States

Presenter(s)

John Bertland, MLIS

Digital Librarian and Content Specialist
Presidio Trust

This panel will cover advanced taxonomy topics, including common and current challenges taxonomists are facing in their jobs along with various business and use case discussions. The panel will also have career discussions around what separates a senior position from a junior position and how to take the next step in your taxonomy career.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to have a grasp of common and current challenges faced by taxonomists in their roles.
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand how to apply taxonomies in various advanced use cases.
Upon completion, participants will be able to know more about career paths for advanced taxonomists.