Martha K. Heyman is currently a Black Belt in DuPont's Six Sigma program. Martha has a BA in Social Anthropology (1982 Johns Hopkins University), a BS in Chemistry (1993 University of Delaware) and a Masters in Information Science (1997 Drexel University). She started working for DuPont in 1984 at the DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware where she spent 8 years doing polymer chemistry research. The primary focus area was the design of polymers using group transfer polymerization techniques for use in specialty applications. Since leaving the lab, she has been involved in the provision and management of information services to the technical community in both the Wilmington area and Kingston Ontario. Information services include technical searching, the design/development/implementation of information technology solutions to meet various business needs, end-user education and training, library management, information management, and knowledge management.

The Talk:

The right tool for the right job is critical. We all know and understand that axiom when it comes to plumbing, carpentry or car repair. But it also holds true when searching for information. The trick is in knowing which tool the job calls for. There a number of search tools available for use on the World Wide Web (not just search engines). We will examine what those are, how they work, and when you should use which one. By developing an understanding of how the tool is built and how it works, the end-user can use it more effectively and efficiently. Participants should walk away from the evening with the beginnings of a set of tools for future use on the job or in pursuit of personal interests.

The April meeting will be held at Five Points Diner. The restaurant is located at at the intersection of Routes 41&47 (Delsea Drive) near Hurffville, NJ. You can also call them at 856-228-5166 for additional directions.