St. Catherine University: SLA

  Hello everyone, It's been an eventful semester for us here at the SLA-SG in St. Kate's. Besides our monthly online meetings, we had two main events: the first was an outing to the Minnesota Department of Transportation Library in St. Paul, where we learned how the collection developed over the complex history of the department; we followed up with a visit to Minneapolis and the American Swedish Institute's Archives, which we did in partnership with St. Kate's Society of American Archivists student group.  Both were outstanding! If you missed the opportunity to join us for either trip earlier this semester, you can visit these institutions' sites to learn more about their opening hours and availability of tours. MNDoT: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/library/ The ASI: https://asimn.org/ Here are some pictures from our visit!     Happy Holidays from SLA!

 Hello everyone, SLA-SG will be online this coming Monday, November 25th, for the final meeting of Fall 2024. We'll discuss opportunities for jobs, volunteering, interning, and personal development, plus updates for the SLA regional chapter and plans for St. Kate's SLA group moving into next semester. Date : Monday, November 25th Time : 6:30pm-7:15pm Where : Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/gio-tkjq-ytw Who : Everyone's invited! Hope to see you there!  

Hello everyone, We're excited to announce that in just a few weeks, on Thursday, November 14th, SLA-SG will be visiting the historic Wallenberg Library and Archives of the American Swedish Institute! This collection is a treasure trove of Swedish heritage in the United States and Minnesota, which we will have ample time to view and learn about in an informational interview with the Manager of Collections and Historic Properties and the Collections Specialist. Afterwards there will be an opportunity for a self-guided tour of the Turnblad Mansion, a nationally-registered Historic Place which will be decked out in full holiday spirit. Come in your ugliest sweater! If you're interested in joining us for our second event of the semester, please RSVP using this form by Monday, November 11th : https://forms.gle/NEGizrdEMYQ6sjz79 Date : Thursday, November 14th Time : 3:30pm - 5:00pm Where : 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 Who : Everyone is welcome, but be sure to RSVP!    

Hello everyone, Our second group meeting of this semester is scheduled for this coming Monday, October 28th, starting at 6:30pm. You can expect roughly 45 minutes of information on upcoming in-person and virtual events, plus news on student government, the SLA, and internship, volunteering, and job opportunities. Date: Monday, October 28th Time: 6:30-7:15pm Where: via Google Meet (join with this link ) Who: everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!

Hello everyone, We're excited to announce our first in-person event of Fall 2024, a guided tour of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Library in St. Paul, MN!  This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the state's record-keeping and to view many of the historic artifacts, maps, and photos of the collections firsthand. There will also be time to ask resident librarians about their personal experiences with working in the MnDOT library, so come with an inquiring mind! If you are interested in attending this event with SLA-SG, please RSVP here by October 13th . The size of tour groups is limited, so we cannot guarantee a spot to anyone who arrives without advance notice. Date: Friday, October 18th. Time: 3:30-4:30pm Where: 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155-1800 Who: Everyone is welcome, but please remember to RSVP ! We will plan to meet as a group outside of the library's main entrance before proceeding inside together. There are many wa...

Hello everyone,   Greetings to everyone new to the St. Kate’s LIS program, and welcome back returning students!    The SCU Special Libraries Association Student Group (SLA-SG) is getting ready for an eventful Fall semester,  starting with our first virtual meeting coming up next Monday, September 30th, starting at 6:30pm.    Be there to learn details about our first in-person event of the semester, and receive updates about Student  Government, GSAB, and more.   Date: Monday, September 30th   Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm, CST   Where: Via Google Meet: http://meet.google.com/qeo-fdri-gnx     Who: Everyone is welcome!       We hope to see you there!            

 Hello everyone, Last month, SLA-SG paid a visit to the U of M's Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (or "the Arb") in Chaska, where we toured the special collections of the Andersen Horticultural Library. We'd been looking forward to this ever since Spring started, and we were so happy to have the weather cooperate for a sunny day out! Here are some pictures we took to commemorate the event:   The library is proudly furnished with original woodwork chairs and tables designed by George Nakashima. They make the space feel like a natural extension of the Arboretum, as much an art piece as a library. The public section of the library is a warm, cozy collection which invites you to browse its stacks for hours on end.    We were generously allowed to take pictures of some of the items exhibited for us in the climate-controlled special collection. The materials represent a wide range of subjects, from landscaping, to ornithology, and to botany, among many, many others. We'll ...

 Hello all, Has this semester gone fast for anyone else? Our final meeting of the semester is coming up next week already!  Join us next Monday to learn about upcoming in-person and online events, job opportunities, and more. And if you're looking for an opportunity to unwind after submitting this semester's final assignments and exams, don't forget about our upcoming trip to the Andersen Horticultural Library; we still have plenty of room, and the arboretum is only getting more beautiful. You can RSVP using this link by midnight on May 6th. Date: May 6th, 2024 Time: 5pm-5:45pm, CST Where: Google Meet: http://meet.google.com/scw-gcdf-zjq Who: Everyone is welcome!

 Hello all, Earlier this month, SLA-SG had the opportunity to visit the Gale Family Library and its unique collections. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Here are some pictures we took to commemorate our visit:          The extent of the archived collections needs to be seen to be believed.                                                                        An old state map welcomes visitors at the door.               It was a great privilege to see these rare items up close, and even handle some ourselves.            A dapper gentleman made sure we left the collection as tidied up as himself.    Fire insurance maps dating back through the last century.    ...

Hello everyone, With warmer weather on the horizon, we at SLA-SG are looking to stretch our legs and greet the greener months with the second trip of Spring Semester!   This time we’re headed for the Andersen Horticultural Library . Nested in the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, this reference library is home to rare books and journals, plus vintage seed and nursery catalogs. In addition to this collection, the library itself is beautifully furnished with Nakashima handcrafted woodwork, and exhibits the ongoing Flora and Fauna Illustrata art project; for an example of this art’s quality, our flyer for this event features Claudette Dahlia by Linda Thorson. You can view the digitized collection for yourself on UMedia .   We ask again that anyone interested in joining us for this visit RSVP through this link by May 6th!   Date : Saturday, May 18th. Time : 12:30pm-1:45pm, CST. Where : 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 Who : Everyone is welc...

Hello all,  We're entering the last half of the semester, and we still have some exciting special event plans to share!  Join us next Monday to learn more about upcoming online and in-person events. We will also share some job, internship, and volunteer opportunities, and relay news and updates on GSAB/SGO and SLA-MN. Date: April 8th, 2024 Time: 5pm-5:45pm, CST Where: Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/gio-tkjq-ytw Who: All are welcome!

    Hello everyone, Here’s a reminder that you can still RSVP for our tour of the Gale Family Library, happening next week on  Thursday, April 4th, 4 - 5:15pm. The form will shut down at the end of day tomorrow, so be sure to fill it  out by then. Here is a link to the RSVP form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfdTJRPqn_o1-YUK7QjygbmqnxS-pSFUEsOCEZ4k9btQ4tuw/viewform?usp=sf_link And in case you haven’t heard, SGO is hosting another Student Social this semester! This Spring we will  be meeting at Bauhause Brew Labs in Minneapolis. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be  available for purchase, and food trucks are expected to be there. Bauhaus does allow outside food if you  prefer. Here is a flyer for the event: Student Social Flyer   In addition to food, drink, and meeting your fellow students, photographer Adrian Steinbach will be  available for professional headshots! If you want a new photo to put a face to y...

Hello all, Nick and I are excited to share that we've finalized the details of a trip to the Minnesota Historical Society's Gale Family Library! We've been looking forward to this trip since Spring Semester started. Our visit there will consist of a tour of the facilities, led by a resident librarian. This tour will feature collection items pertaining to famous Minnesotans, and an orientation to work done around the special library. Our tour guide will also be ready to answer any questions about the library and its collection, so come with an inquiring mind! We ask that you please RSVP using this form by Friday, March 29th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfdTJRPqn_o1-YUK7QjygbmqnxS-pSFUEsOCEZ4k9btQ4tuw/viewform?usp=sf_link Date: Thursday, April 4th Time: 4:00-5:15pm Where: 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN Who: Everyone is welcome, but please RSVP so we know who to expect. A few things of note: the main parking lot on the Minnesota Historical Socie...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second meeting of Spring 2024 yesterday evening!  Nick and I would like to remind everyone who has expressed an interest in our open chair positions (Chair of Finances and Chair of Community Relations) to please submit your Declaration of Intent to Hold Office via our nomination form–linked below–if you have not already done so. You can access the Nomination Form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgboaZDyhOb5d_Mpf-P5GRrYN8o0RDYEu6Ma3-4kmAzatd2Q/viewform?usp=sf_link We will accept nominations until Monday, March 18th at 11:50pm. Elections will be held on Monday, April 18th, as a part of our third meeting of the semester. Also, we’ve recently received exciting news from the Minnesota Historical Society about our plans to visit the Gale Family Library this semester! We’ll be announcing more information about the event through our usual channels (Discord, email, and the St. Catherine University SLA blog) soon, so stay tuned.

Hello everyone, The second SLA Student Group meeting is around the corner! Next Monday, March 4th, we will meet online to: share our progress on planning in-person events; open officer nominations; share news from SLA, SGO/GSAB, and others; make conversation and answer questions; and generally have a great time!   Date : March 4th, 2024 Time : 5pm - 5:45pm, CST Where : Google Meet https://meet.google.com/ddq-hoii-erz Who : Everyone is welcome.  

  Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday evening for the first SLA Student Group meeting of the semester!  It was great to meet the students who share our interest in the field of special libraries. If you weren’t able to attend  the meeting but would like to participate in future SLA events, please consider filling out these surveys linked below.  We are using them to plan future meetings and events in SLA.   This first survey is for general member interests. We’re hoping to learn more about how students feel SLA can best serve them, including how we meet, what we do in meetings, and what accommodations we can provide for events,  if needed:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBtAYFdpwY-Fe9k4koELXKk-Kbu6Wx9EntnwmL3qlwyBANKg/viewform?usp=sf_link The second is a survey about an event we are already planning: a visit to the Gale Family Library in the Minnesota  Historical Society. Now is a great time to let us know what day...

  Hello everyone, we're excited to announce the first meeting for the SLA Student Group of Spring 2024 is happening  next Monday, the 12th of February! With the group under new management, now is a great time to let us know how  SLA can work for you. We'll be discussing our planned meeting schedule for this semester, officer openings, updates  on SGO/GSAB, and upcoming events. Date : Monday, February 12th Time : 5:00pm-5:45pm, CST Where : Google Meet http://meet.google.com/qeo-fdri-gnx Who : Everyone is welcome!