Subject Librarian 2.0: Emerging Trends and Future Challenges for the Liaison Librarian Session Format: Panel Session Theme: Feel the Buzz Theme: Sunday, March 15    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM     Session Number/Code: PN Room:  615-617 Presenter(s): Mel  DeSart  University of Washington  Jim  Neal  Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, Columbia University  Karen  Williams  University of Minnesota  Kara  Whatley  Head, Coles Science Center, New York University  Program Description: This panel will take a look into the future to identify new challenges and opportunities for subject liaisons in academic libraries. The panel will outline emerging roles, discuss the skills needed to fulfill those roles, and offer suggestions on developing skill sets appropriate to thrive in this new environment. Topics include interdisciplinary research, technology, scholarly communication, instruction and curriculum design, e-science and more. Presenters: Jim Neal, Karen Williams and Kara Whatley. Learning Objectives Attendees will compare their existing subject liaison roles to what experts believe is the future of such positions Attendees will target specific skills for professional development and learn ways in which to thrive in a changing environment Attendees will apply what they learn to help their libraries with strategic planning for future positions and skills for subject librarians