St. Catherine University: SLA

Join colleagues, friends, and new acquaintances at the SLA-MN Winter Mixer on Thursday, January 30th.     7-9 pm at Urban Forage Winery & Cider House . No RSVP Required! Enjoy Urban Forage's wide menu of cider, mead and wine from locally sourced fruit, flowers and honey. Snacks provided by SLA-MN. The trivia theme for the evening is Disney movies from 1989-1999. Bring a friend! Non-members are welcome! Parking/Transit : Urban Forage is located at 3016 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 on the #21 bus line. There is free street parking.

Join colleagues, friends, and new acquaintance at the SLA/MALL Annual Party on  Friday, November 8 , from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, in   Urban Growler 's private Barrel Room . Register here ; if you're unsure you are welcome to walk-in and pay cash the day of.  Enjoy sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and soft drinks. A selection of Urban Growler craft beer, including a gluten-friendly hard seltzer, will be available for purchase. Learn more about our  generous sponsors : Bloomberg Law, Line of Sight Group, and ASTM International. Bid on  silent auction  items that benefit the St. Catherine University SLA Student Group. NOTE: Please bring cash or your checkbook. Cost:  $10 for MLIS Students. This includes all food and soft drinks. Sponsors : We are grateful to our generous event sponsors:  Bloomberg Law ,  Line of Sight Group , and  ASTM International . Parking/Transit : Urban Growler has a free parking lot, and there is free side street parking. It is located abou

Join us for a night of celebrating and connecting with fellow information professionals! This is SLA-MN's popular annual holiday event that includes excellent hors d'oeuvres, opportunities to connect with other local special librarians and information professionals, and a silent auction organized by us, the MLIS Program's SLA Student Chapter. Proceeds from the auction support a Travel Award for one MLIS student to attend the Annual National SLA Conference, to be determined by an essay contest. We are currently in the process of soliciting donations from alumni, professionals, and businesses. We will need volunteers to help set up the silent auction on the day of the event! Please let us know if you are interested in helping with the silent auction. This year the event will be held at the beautiful James J. Hill Center in downtown St. Paul. Whether it's to support SLA, network, or enjoy the amazing setting, we hope to see you there! Click HERE to get tick

SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED! On Monday, December 5, 2016, the St. Kate's Special Library Association Student Group will be hosting a Silent Auction fundraiser at the SLA Holiday Party to raise funds for a scholarship to help send a St. Kate's MLIS student to the 2017 SLA Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. We need your help with donations! Hand-crafted items - jewelry, purses, scarves, quilt Gift baskets - wine/liquor, bath items, BBQ tools Tickets to sporting or cultural events - MN Wild, MN Twins, Guthrie Memberships - museums, cultural Photography or Artwork An hour of housecleaning service or some babysitting Gift certificates - Gas Stations, Restaurants, coffee/tea shops, movie theaters, book retailers, pet stores, craft stores, Home Depot, Best Buy, any place you frequent Anything YOU WOULD like to bid on! Donations Needed by Thursday, December 1st Contact us if you would like to donate: stkatesla@gmail.com Sarah Larsen: sel

SLA-MN has an event coming up this  Thursday, October 27  which is open to SLA members. Check out the details below.  Not a member of SLA-MN? Students can join for a reduced rate  here . SLA Connect / Fredrikson & Byron Library Open House  10.27.16 By:  Karen Mackey   ,  5 days ago The Fredrikson & Byron Library will host an open house for SLA members on  Thursday, Oct 27 , starting at  4:00 PM . They'll offer a guided tour of SLA Connect, the new interactive membership platform. Learn how to logon, change the frequency of email delivery, update your profile, and find contact information for other SLA members. Laptops will be available for you to logon and change your settings right away, or you can bring your own laptop. They will also have a guided tour of their library, which serves the needs of 300 attorneys and paralegals practicing in the areas of corporate and M&A, intellectual property, labor & employment, real estate, bankruptcy, tax, and

Dear SLA Members, On Monday, December 8, 2014 , the St. Kate's Special Library Association Student Group will be hosting a Silent Auction fundraiser at the SLA Holiday Party to raise funds for a scholarship. This scholarship will help send a St. Kate's MLIS student to the 2015 SLA Annual Conference in Boston. We would love your help with donations! We are looking for a variety of items, including: Hand-crafted items - jewelry, purses, scarves, quilt Gift baskets - wine/liquor, bath items, BBQ tools Tickets to sporting or cultural events - MN Wild, MN Twins, Guthrie Memberships - museums, cultural Photography or Artwork An hour of housecleaning service or some babysitting Gift certificates - gas stations, restaurants, coffee/tea shops, movie theaters, book retailers, pet stores, craft stores, Home Depot, Best Buy, any place you frequent Anything YOU WOULD like to bid on! Keep in mind friends or relatives with a c

Join MN-SLA for “Copyright: Social Media, Mobile Access, Open Content and More”  Monday, November 4 11:30 – 1:30 pm Cargill Office Center $15 for students (includes lunch) MN-SLA is presenting two featured speakers: Nancy Sims, Copyright Program Librarian from the University of Minnesota, and Troy Baker from the Copyright Clearance Center. Part 1: “Open” Content Resources in the Special Libraries Context The programs starts with an introduction to open content: resources that are free for public access and/or use, but not always fully understood. We’ll discuss some of the unique issues this content may pose in the corporate and other special libraries contexts, as well as some of the great advantages it can offer. Specific examples will include Creative Commons licenses, Open Access academic publications and archives and some public domain resources. Part 2: Copyright Compliance Challenges Today more than ever before, employees are using Twitter, Google,

The SLA-MN chapter is looking for students and SLA members to help host the SLA table at the conference. If you are going to the conference and have some time, please consider helping out. This is a great opportunity to meet other SLA members. Visit the SLA-MN Blog for more information

Join the MN-SLA chapter members at the 3rd annual volunteer event on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the The Science Museum of Minnesota! Volunteers are needed to prep items to be used on the floor and in classrooms. Depending on what classes and activities we have on the floor in October you could be cutting plastic bottles, making buttons, hot gluing you name it.” This is an opportunity  to volunteer, meet local library association members and spend the day at the Science Museum. Learn more and register now at SLA-MN's website:   http://minnesota.sla.org/chapter-volunteer-event-at-the-science-musuem-of-minnesota/ . (Registration is Due on Friday, August 13th!)

SLA-Minnesota invites students to attend at a special price*: 70 th Anniversary Celebration  Featuring SLA President-Elect Kate Arnold PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Celebrate SLA-MN’s 70 th anniversary with us!  On August 8 th , we’ll take a look at where we’ve been and where we’re going as a chapter and an association.  SLA International President-Elect Kate Arnold, the first person outside the US to hold the position, will be our featured speaker.  Other highlights include an updated history and archives display, and one lucky attendee will win a $50 Amazon gift card! As a registered attendee, you are welcome to go to the museum early and pick up a wristband at will call to enjoy the exhibits prior to the party (a $13 value – just let them know at will call that you’re there for the SLA evening event), or the museum is open until 9 pm that evening. WHEN Thursday, August 8 th , 2013 5-6 pm Registration & Social Hour 6-8 pm Dinner & Program WHER

The Grieg Aspnes Memorial Award $500 Award for a  St. Catherine University Student Interested in Special Librarianship Library and Information Science students, either full-time or part-time, are invited to apply for an award of $500.00 and complimentary membership in the Special Libraries Association and the Minnesota Chapter of SLA.  The award is limited to students who will graduate in December 2013 or later.  The criteria are: Interest in special librarianship, as shown by course selection or past experience; Leadership abilities, demonstrated in either academic or extracurricular activities; 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: Dr. Deborah Grealy, Associate Dean MLIS Program St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Avenue  m.s. 4125 St. Paul, MN  55105 The application deadline

SLA-Minnesota is hosting an continuing education event: Use your influence! Crafting your message  to achieve awareness & support PROGRAM (From SLA-Minnesota's blog post ) You MUST use your expertise to influence others, especially when promoting your value and the importance of your services to your organization’s decision makers. Plan to attend this interactive workshop to learn to influence others through a communication styles assessment, exercises and an introduction to powerful influence tools. You will leave with a personal influencing plan that fits your style and the needs unique to your work environment. Presented by Cheryl Leitschuh, a leadership development consultant. Learn more about Leitschuh at http://career-future.com/ . When: October 9th at 1:00 Where: Hennepin County Library’s Southdale Branch Register by: Tuesday, October 2 For more information about the event and to register visit SLA-Minnesota's blog .

September 22, 2011 Student chapter meeting in CDC room 17 5:00 pm.   MN SLA Chapter president will be joining us to explain the benefits of joining the chapter.  We also would like to talk about future topics and speakers to bring into future meetings.    October 20, 2011 Student chapter meeting in CDC room 17 5:00 pm.  Join us as we start planning our biggest fundraiser of the year - a silent auction to be held at the Holiday party!  The money we raise at the silent auction will be used to send one of our students to the annual SLA conference in Chicago(July 2012).    November 17, 2011 Student chapter meeting in CDC room 17 5:00 pm.  Final preparations for the silent auction December 15, 2011 Student chapter meeting in CDC room 17 5:00 pm. Join us as we celebrate the end of the semester! We are also working on a library tour. 

In all of our MLIS classes we envision the library and information profession of the future. Here at St. Kate’s we will have a special opportunity to meet and have a discussion with the 2011 SLA President Cindy Romaine . Cindy’s platform for 2011 is “ Future Ready .” This year SLA members are discussing what it means to be Future Ready in the blog Future Ready 365 . Every day since the beginning of the year someone has posted their idea of Future Ready. What is yours? On the evening of April 4 Cindy Romaine will be presenting and leading a discussion here at St. Catherine’s. Before the formal presentation, Cindy would like to talk with students and faculty to hear what Future Ready means to you and how the MLIS education fits into your view. Please join us for the student discussion from 5 - 5:30 p.m . and then stay for the formal presentation and discussion beginning at 5:30 p.m . This event is sponsored by the Minnesota Chapter of the SLA and is being hosted by the St.

There is still time to RSVP for MN Chapter's Salon 4:  Librarians to the Rescue, dinner, drinks and discussion following Marilyn Johnson's lecture.  Please RSVP by sending an email to csimon1656@gmail.com by Wednesday, October 13. See our original blog post for details,  Salon 4 - Librarians to the Rescue

The St. Catherine University’s Special Libraries Association invites you to attend: Plymouth Library Architectural Tour + Speed Networking Tour the new Plymouth Library with architect Jonathan Strand of Bentz/Thompson/Rietow and one of the Plymouth librarians. The Plymouth Library opened this past spring in the city of Plymouth.  It is one of the latest public libraries to open in the Twin Cities area and it exemplifies some of the most cutting-edge ideas about what a contemporary library should be.  A feasibility study that evaluated options for remodeling the existing facility and constructing an all-new building resulted in the decision to design a new building to overcome the constraints of the existing facility.  This resolution opened the door for rethinking the library from the ground up.  It also coincided with Hennepin County’s making a new commitment to sustainability, particularly to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.  With these decisions in place the stage was set an

The St. Kate’s SLA Student Group is extending the party!  You are invited to join Minnesota SLA Chapter members for a post-lecture discussion, dinner, and drinks following the book talk  with author Marilyn Johnson on Friday, October 15, 2010 . The SGO is sponsoring Marilyn Johnson’s talk about her new book, “This Book is Overdue: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All.”  (See the SGO announcement at http://lissgo.blogspot.com/2010/07/author-marilyn-johnson-to-speak-at-st.html .) After the lecture , the St. Kate's SLA Student Group is hosting a group discussion at Geordies 454 Bistro as part of the Minnesota SLA Salon Series.  Please join MN SLA members and your fellow students for the post-lecture dinner and drinks from Geordies new Fall menu. This is a great social and networking opportunity! Marilyn Johnson's talk will be followed by questions and a book signing.  Books will be available for purchase from Common Good Books. Please RSVP for the Post-Lecture

The Minnesota SLA chapter announced the 2010 winner of their annual Grieg Aspnes Scholarship.  Congratulations go to Carol Lynn O'Gara - our own student group Co-Leader!  Here is the announcement made today from the Minnesota chapter: Congratulations to Carol Lynn O'Gara, the winner of the 2010 Grieg Aspnes scholarship! Carol is planning on graduating in May of 2011 from the St. Kate’s MLIS program.  She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the College of St. Thomas and her law degree from the University of Minnesota. Carol Lynn has served as one of the SLA Student Group co-presidents and will continue that role in the upcoming year.  She has especially enjoyed her management and technology classes at St. Kate’s, and while her interests cover many areas of special librarianship, her newest interest is law libraries. She just accepted a job at Crane Engineering as a librarian/research assistant. Carol Lynn also continues to volunteer at the Minnesota State Service for the Blind.

Our new Associate Dean for the St. Kate's MLIS program, Dr. Deborah Grealy, was introduced to the MN SLA Chapter at their meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 . Dr. Grealy spoke of her career in Special Librarianship and how she has always sought out the local SLA chapter. She also spoke of the accreditation process and her vision for St. Catherine University's MLIS program. She was warmly received by Minnesota's special librarians. Following Dr. Grealy's talk, five St. Catherine MLIS graduates and current students sat on a Reverse Mentoring Panel. The purpose of the panel was to provide veteran librarians with some insight from new librarians. The panelists spoke of school and work experiences that have been most helpful to them, ways experienced librarians can help those of us new on the job, the importance of communication and business skills, and being a "pretend extrovert." Many thanks go out to Liz Scheibel for planning and moderating the panel. Also,

Apply now for the Grieg Aspnes Memorial Award, a scholarship awarded to a St. Catherine University MLIS student who is interested in Special Librarianship. The scholarship is awarded by the Minnesota SLA Chapter. The following information is from the MN SLA Chapter: The Grieg Aspnes Memorial Award $2,000 Award for a SCU Student Interested in Special Librarianship 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 2010 or later. The criteria are: Interest in special librarianship, as shown by course selection or past experience; Leadership abilities, demonstrated in either academic or extracurricular activities; Overall academic achievements. Students who are interested in applying should submit a letter addre