St. Catherine University: SLA

We are excited to announce that our next library tour will be at the Quatrefoil Library . St. Kate's MLIS students Lacey Mamak and Karen Hogan will be our hosts as we learn about this volunteer run library (great opportunities to gain library experience!) and the unique issues it must confront. "The mission of Quatrefoil Library is to collect, maintain, document and circulate gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer materials in a safe and accessible space, in order to promote understanding, an appreciation of diversity and history, and the value of communities" What: Tour of the Quatrefoil Library When: Wednesday, April 1, 6-7pm Where: Quatrefoil Library , 1619 Dayton Ave., Ste. 105, St. Paul, MN 55104-6206 There is plenty of street parking in that neighborhood. We've scheduled the tour early in the evening in the hopes that students with Wednesday classes can arrange to miss part of class to attend (thanks in advance to our generous and wise St. Kate's prof

Library and Information Science students, either full-time or part-time, are invited to apply for an award of up to $2,000.00 and complimentary membership in the Special Libraries Association and the Minnesota Chapter of SLA. Only one such award will be granted annually and is limited to students who will graduate in December 2009 or later. The criteria are: 1. Interest in special librarianship, as shown by course selection or past experience; 2. Leadership abilities, demonstrated in either academic or extracurricular activities; 3. Overall academic achievements. Students who are interested in applying should submit a letter addressing the criteria listed above, a resume, and a copy of their transcript of courses in library and information science to: Mary Wagner, Director of Graduate Studies in Library and Information Science The College of St. Catherine P.O. Box 4125 St. Paul, MN 55105 The deadline for application is May 15th, 2009. The Award will be formally presented at the Septemb

Please join student group members and local SLA members for a happy hour during the St. Kate's MLIS spring break. We're hoping a magical combination of food, smart people, and spring breezes will make the perfect networking opportunity. What: SLA Student Group happy hour When: Wednesday, March 25, 5pm-7pm Where: Rock Bottom Brewery , downtown Minneapolis, 800 LaSalle Plaza We will try to leave the name of our group with the staff at the door so that people can find us, or hopefully you can recognize us. We will also buy the group some appetizers - Rock Bottom's actual Happy Hour ends at 6pm, so get there early enough to order before 6! We hope to see you there!

Having a mentor is the new black! Don't be left behind in the professional fashion world! 2009 Call for Mentees Discover what they don't teach in library school! There is a lot to learn in while working on your MLS, some of which isn't necessarily covered in textbooks or class discussions. Pop QUIZ: Q: Where can you get a real life take on what it means to be a professional librarian in the current environment? A: Be a mentee - you can connect with an experienced professional who can be your resource for Sharing professional experiences and insights Discussing career paths and options Discovering commonalities in professional interests Take the first step -- http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=RFmjMR3PW3P1FxEvnHxRyQ_3d_3d Or, feel free to email (replace -at- with @ in email addresses) Margaret Ostrander margaret.ostrander-at-thomsonreuters..com, margaretostrander-at-hotmail.com, or Jennifer Witt ricdhc3-at-aol.com for more information The Mentoring Program is a part the M

MN SLA is pleased to announce the first in a series of free discussion groups to give you a chance to meet your peers informally and discuss the latest and most provocative issues impacting our profession. At the gatherings the facilitator will kick start the discussion by introducing the featured topic. Meetings will take place at coffee shops, affordable restaurants and member libraries. And in the spirit of a good book club, we're offering (light) suggested reading in advance to help guide discussion. The salon series is designed to take on a life of its own. Salon Facilitator Jen Hahs will plan downtown sites, but ANYONE is invited to take the issues at hand and organize one at a location and time convenient to them. If you'd like to plan one closer to your neck of the woods, contact jhahs@martinwilliams for a discussion guide. The first salon will tackle social networking technologies and making them work in your professional life. Social Networking Technologies: Friend or