St. Catherine University: SLA

Hello everyone, It's time again for the SLA Student Group's monthly meeting; a particularly important one, as we'll be discussing the international Special Libraries Association's dissolution, and its implications for our own organization. It may sound dire, but dissolution doesn't happen overnight, and there's a case for an optimistic outlook. Join us on Monday evening to learn why. Date : Monday, April 14th, 2025 Time : 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm, CST Where : Via Google Meets ( meet.google.com/gio-tkjq-ytw ) Who : Everyone is welcome. We're looking forward to seeing you there!    

Hello everyone, We're happy to share that we have another April outing planned for the SCU-SLA student organization--yes, it's a busy month for us! On Wednesday, April 16th, we will head into Minneapolis and visit the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book library. This library connects visually impaired users with boundary-breaking materials that will help them enjoy literature, such as works in braille or large print, descriptive videos, and audio books (or talking books). You can RSVP to this event through the link here . Date : Wednesday, April 16th. Time : 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Where : 400 Stinson Blvd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 Who : Everyone is welcome, but please RSVP ! We are expecting to have no longer than an hour in the library, so we humbly ask that attendees please arrive early, if possible; 3:20 pm is ideal. This is going to be a great event, we hope to meet you there!  

Hello everyone, As mentioned in our last monthly meeting summary, our student organization will be visiting the Lending Library and Educator Resource Center at the Science Museum of Minnesota on Wednesday, April 9th. This a great chance for anyone interested in learning more about the STEM and education side of special libraries! This visit will consist of a librarian-led tour of the spaces, and an opportunity to view many unique items the Library and ERC have collected, including fossil and geological specimens, river process stream tables, and a skull collection. Afterward, we are planning on a brief two-block excursion to Cossetta's Pasticceria for drinks and bites. We will take this as a moment for reflection and discussion, but it is not an obligation. Please RSVP using this form by April 5th. There you can also find information about parking availability and where we plan to convene. Date : Wednesday, April 9th Time : 3:30pm - 5:30pm Where : 100 N Chestnut Street, St...

Hello everybody, First of all, we'd like to thank everyone who joined us for our second meeting of the semester. We continue to be impressed by our rates of attendance, and we're optimistic about seeing these numbers sustained into the future! For anyone who couldn't make the meeting this month, here is a summary of the items we discussed. If you're interested in seeing the meeting minutes in their entirety, you may do so through this link . SLA-MN Chapter Updates  Registration for the Special Libraries Association conference (for June 7-10, 2025, in Pittsburgh) is now live; the early bird rates end on March 21st, so be sure to register fast if you're set on going. You can learn more about the conference, including registration fees, scheduled events, and accommodations through this link . If you're an SLA member who's more interested in a meeting that won't require travel or expenses, be sure to check out the virtual New England Coffee Chat hosted by SL...

Hello everyone, We hope you have all been well over the last month. Next week, we'll be meeting for our second meeting of the Spring semester to discuss updates on upcoming events, opportunities, and news within SLA and student government. In particular, we are looking forward to sharing details about our upcoming visit to the Northwest Airlines Archive in March. You can expect an invitation to RSVP for this event shortly after our meeting on the 5th. Date : Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Time : 6:30pm - 7:15pm CST  Where : Google Meets   Who : Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there! 

  Hello everyone, First of all, thanks to everybody who attended our first SLA Student Group meeting of the year! We're looking forward to great meeting and event attendance through the year. Here is a summary of everything we discussed on Monday evening. SLA-MN Chapter Updates SLA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo Registration is Live! Registration : Now is the time to register for the 2025 SLA Conference & Expo, the premier learning and networking event for librarians and other information professionals in business, legal, medical, military, government, academic, and other specialized information environments. Accommodations : SLA has reserved room blocks at two local hotels for conference attendees. In addition, SLA has a large number of University of Pittsburgh dormitory rooms and apartments on hold. Hotel rooms are limited and will fill up quickly. SLA encourages folks to book early! Keynote Speaker : The 2025 Keynote Speaker will be Emily Drabinski , Associate Professor...

  Hello everybody, First of all, welcome back to everyone returning from winter break! And for new students, we hope you enjoy your first semester in St. Kate's LIS program. The Special Libraries Association Student Group will be hosting the first meeting of the semester next Monday, February 10, online at 6:30-7:15pm. We'll be discussing some of our plans for the new semester, including details for our monthly student group meetings, and special event tours of libraries in Minnesota. We will also cover the latest news on the SLA organization, student government and program developments at St. Kate's, and opportunities for work, internships, and volunteering. Date : Monday, February 10, 2025 Time : 6:30-7:15pm Where : Google Meets https://meet.google.com/qeo-fdri-gnx Who : Everyone is welcome! Please join us if you are interested in what we're up to this semester, or if you have anything you want to share. We look forward to seeing you!