St. Catherine University: SLA

We're back! Our first meeting of the fall is TOMORROW, Thursday, September 8th from 5:15 - 5:45 pm. We're going to start the semester by trying a hybrid in-person/online meeting. You're welcome to join us in-person in CDC 20 (we'll have some pizza and snacks!) or online via Google Meet . We'd like to hear your thoughts about what panels, tours, or other events you'd like to see throughout the semester. We'll also be discussing  the SLA-MN party and silent auction in October, leadership opportunities, and upcoming events.   If you haven't signed up for our listserv and would like to be added, send us an email (stkatesla@gmail.com). This is the best way to get updates about meetings, news about upcoming SLA events, and professional development and job opportunities. Hope to see you soon!

  Join us on May 7th at 12pm for an informal Q&A with local law librarians. They will be sharing the educational and professional backgrounds that lead them to their current roles, what it is like to work in various law library settings, and answering any other questions we might have! A light lunch will be provided. When: Saturday, May 7th Where: CDC 20 Time: 12pm - 2pm Our panelists are: Michael J. Robak | Director of the Schoenecker Law Library, University of St. Thomas Erica Nutzman | Head of Technical Services, Minnesota State Law Library Shannon Stoneking | Law Library Director, Ramsey County Law Library Jean Boos | Research Librarian, Fredrikson & Bryon PA (& St. Kate’s Alumna) Scott Uhl | Technology Innovation & Reference Librarian, UMN Law School We hope to see you there!  

  Hello everyone! After two years of hiatus, SLA is reinstating our Travel Stipend for the SLA Annual Conference! This year's conference is in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 31 - Aug 2. Current St. Kate MLIS students are invited to apply for the $1,000 s tipend , which will cover conference registration, plane tickets & hotel accommodations! To apply, submit a 750-1,000 word essay to Konhe Yoon ( kyoon@stkate.edu ) answering these questions: The 2022 conference theme is "Source Forward"; how will attending the 2022 conference help be the source to forward your career? How are you involved with or committed to special libraries? How would attending benefit the SLA student group, MN SLA, or the MLIS program? APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 3 For those unable to apply or attend in-person, SLA will have an option to attend virtually, which can be reimbursed through SGO. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us at stkatesla@gmail.com!

The Minnesota SLA Community wants to connect! We will be co-hosting a virtual happy hour on Friday, March 25th, 5-6:30pm via Zoom. Please register by Thursday, March 24th to attend. BYO drinks and snacks! We’ll provide some casual games and conversation starters. Zoom meeting information: Meeting link ID: 95793338194 Passcode: LDHG8V Hope to see you there!