April 9, 2008
Hey There Library Goers,
Check out the vast array of postings this week, including upcoming workshops, professional development, job postings, scholarship opportunities, and fantastic events!
Also, just to put the word out, LISSA will be putting a call out for new officers. Over the next couple of months we will be accepting nominations to fill the shoes of the LISSA officers for the upcoming academic year, beginning summer session. The positions that need to be filled include:
*President
*Vice-president
*Secretary (2 positions)
To learn more about these positions, please view the LISSA wiki under "Laws Governing LISSA" and "LISSA Consitution." More information on these positions will follow, provided by the current officers.
For the time being, please feel free to contact myself or Sean Thibodeau for additional information.
Best,
Cheryl Kohen
LISSA President
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Upcoming GSLISCE Workshops:
Library Service to Patrons with Disabilities
April 12, 2008 Simmons College
For more information, please go to GSLISCE website at
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/continuinged/workshops/
or contact: Kris Liberman, GSLISCE Program Manager
Tel: 617 521 2803 Fax: 617 521 3192 gslisce@simmons.edu
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*ALA Editions' Guide to Reference (Books?): Renovating a Monument*
Special presentation by *Bob Kieft*, general editor of the forthcoming
edition of *Guide to Reference* (formerly *Guide to Reference Books*, known
to many simply as "Balay").
*Thursday, April 10, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Kotzen Center*
"He's been here before and he's brilliant. Not to be missed." - Allen Smith
*RSVP ONLINE at http://gslis.simmons.edu/signup*
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Job Opportunity: Hemingway Collection Intern
Title: Ernest Hemingway Collection Intern
Where: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston
When: Starting week of April 14, 2008
Hours: 16 hours per week
Pay: $12.50 per hour
Duties:
The Hemingway Collection Intern will be responsible for processing the other materials series. This task includes updating the finding aid while processing as well as basic preservation work. Tasks include basic preservation work (e.g. rehousing and refoldering). The intern is also responsible for creating and updating the bookmark links of the online finding aid. The intern will also be trained to answer reference questions and give tours of the Hemingway Room. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Applicant needs to be able to produce work with great attention to detail, demonstrate the ability to learn website editing software, and work independently. Prefer a student in the library science program.
Contact:
If interested, please contact Susan Wrynn, Hemingway Curator at susan.wrynn@nara.gov
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Farragut Elementary School Readers
Hi all,
Farragut Elementary School is looking for guest readers on Friday, April 18th. They are celebrating a "Reading is Fundamental" day with the motto "Opening Season for Reading." Volunteers will spend about an hour reading to students in classrooms (from 10-11am or 11am-noon). In keeping with the theme, they are asking volunteers to dress in baseball gear.
ABOUT FARRAGUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Farragut is within walking distance of Simmons (about 15 min). It's at the
corner of Fenwood Road and Huntington Ave. They don't have a full-time librarian, so Simmons has formed a partnership to help them keep their library running smoothly. Students and staff have volunteered for Alternative Spring Break at Farragut, working on various projects such as creating new bulletin boards, processing new books, and weeding. Students have also volunteered as guest readers in past years, and Simmons runs other tutoring programs as well.
IF YOU CAN BE A GUEST READER...
Please let me know if you're interested--e-mail me at elisabeth.zimmer@simmons.edu. I'll give you directions and put you in touch with the coordinator.
Thanks!
Elisabeth
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*Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund*
This scholarship furthers education in the field of information and records management. It is supported by contributions from various chapters of the Association of Records Managers and Administrators International (ARMA), companies, individuals, and other organizations.
The Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund was established to promote and advance the field of records and information management and related disciplines through study, education and research. It is a two part program:
*1)* Scholarships are awarded to college students specializing in programs leading to careers in records and information management.
*2)* Grants are given to organizations or individuals within the records and information management field. Applicants must show how support will contribute to the discipline of records and information management.
*Award Amount :
*$1,000 - $2,000
*Deadline:
*May 1, 2008
*Website/Contact Info:
*_www.alhef.org
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