So, save the date (Wednesday, November 12) and keep an eye out (although I recommend 2, lest you want it to pop right out) for updates.
There will be:
* The exhibit part - when the student groups (like LISSA, ALASC, etc) need to be there - is from 1:00-4:00.
* Paresky will be set up with round tables and one current student will be assigned to each table.
* Campus tours at 2:00 & 3:00
More details coming soon!
I took the top 15 LIS schools from the US News & World Report (yes, yes, I know about the criticism about their methodologies, but I had to start from somewhere; also whether we like it or not, I think some people use them when deciding which school to attend; as a final argument, it should be noted that Simmons College has no qualms in using the USNWR ranking for promotion purposes on their homepage).
The questions have been sent to the leaders of the student organizations (similar to LISSA), or if contact info was not available, to the admission office of the School.
Here are some of the questions:
1. Is there a way for students of the school to evaluate their instructors at the end of the semester?
2. If yes, is this process done online or on paper forms?
3. Do students have access to the completed forms (do they have the option of comparing the ratings of their instructors)?
Personally, I was surprised to see that so few LIS schools allow their students to view past evaluations. Also, most of the schools are still doing the evaluations on paper - although some of them have plans in place to transition to a online format.
I think we owe a debt a gratitude to our past and current Faculty members - for allowing and encouraging these evaluations. I think this is one of the strengths of the School and one of the main reasons that makes Simmons GSLIS stand out among its peers.
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The scores in the new "Course average" column are calculated fairly straightforward: adding up all the scores for a particular course and a particular question, and dividing them by the number of valid answers to that question.
Question number 9 was a little bit trickier: so far we have also made averages for the scores assigned to the answers: "0-3" means 5, "3-6" means 4, and so on. However, the results did not seem to be too helpful. So we have devised a "weighted average" for the answers to the questions 9a, 9b and 9c:
We have then multiplied the number of answers for a particular interval with the number assigned for that interval. After adding all the scores for all the intervals, the number obtained is divided by the number of valid scores.
I would like to point out that the scores for question 9 are supposed to give you an idea of the amount of required for a particular class; you should NOT take these numbers at face value - they are only relevant when compared with other sections.
Some disclaimers
The scores in LISSA's online tool are meant to be complementary (which means they have little relevance in and of themselves; you should also seek the counsel of your advisor, talk to your fellow students and check the comments on the paper evaluations - available outside of the GSLIS Lounge when choosing your classes/instructors).
]]>Welcome aboard !
Please consider making a donation to the 'Professor Allen Smith' Scholarship Fund; you can make a check payable to:
Simmons College
Memo: Professor Smith Scholarship Fund
Checks can be mailed to:
Simmons College GSLIS
Attn: Professor Smith Scholarship Fund
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
... I am thinking of putting some information on the weekly announcement /blog about the most recent Faculty Curriculum meeting. For example, one of the interesting things was the update on the Simmons College's project of putting the student evaluations online (some of you have taken part in this pilot this summer). More details are available on the LISSA wiki: http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/lissa/Summary_of_09/10/08_Meeting
For those that don't know ...
The GSLIS Faculty meets every month to discuss issues related to School - for example, reports from the Rank and Tenure and Technology Committees, hiring of new faculty members, potential collaboration with other schools, etc.
There are also a number of Curriculum meetings, where the focus is on the curriculum evaluation and development (and also Advising Day issues). The students (represented by LISSA) are invited to take part in these meetings and we are also asked to relay any feedback from you to the Faculty.
So, if you have any questions/concerns/comments about the School, do let me know and I will make sure that your voice will be heard.
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We (that is, LISSA) strongly believe that you have the right (and responsibility) to make an informed decision when choosing your courses. These tools (along with your adviser and your fellow students) are an invaluable source of information that will make choosing a course a lot less stressful.
...
Furthermore...
... starting with the month of October we will change the date when the LISSA officers will be available. This way, we are hoping to "catch" as many of the GSLIS students.
Depending on the level of interest from the students, we will consider expanding these meetings to twice a week.
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Take a look at the descriptions for positions (available here: http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/lissa/LISSA_Elections). If you'd like to be a part of LISSA, or if you know someone interested, fill out the information on this nomination page.
If you need some more arguments...
Both of these positions offer great visibility in GSLIS, not to mention that you get to talk to the Simmons faculty members outside of the classroom and take a closer look at the inner workings of the School. These positions are excellent stepping stones for bigger and brighter things in LISSA (wink-wink).
For the secretary position, the amount of work required is fairly small and distributed all throughout the semester. Hannah Sears is our current secretary and she can give you some more information.
For the student-faculty representatives positions, the work involves attending the Faculty meetings (always on Wednesdays) and occasional meetings with the Curriculum Advisory Committee. If you want more information on this position, you can contact me (Adrian).
Volunteer early !
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Cheers,
Adrian Mitescu
LISSA President
Kudos and greetings
First off, many thanks to Cheryl for all her efforts for LISSA and making my transition to this job so much easier.
Secondly, I just wanted to say a few words about myself and some of the things that we (that is, the new LISSA team) would like to see implemented.
I am currently an international student at GSLIS, about halfway through completing my degree. I was born in Romania about 30 years ago, but I have lived extensively in US and Canada (I am also a Canadian citizen). I am currently working on campus, at the Reference Desk at Beatley and at the CRL.
Now, to more important things - some of our ideas for the benefit of the GSLIS student community:
- we would like to establish an award for "The most outstanding GSLIS student" (or something similar - we are open to suggestions) - which will be an award "by the students, for the students" - implemented started this Fall.
- we will institute a "standing appointment" every week in the GSLIS Lounge - which will be yet another way that you can get in touch with your friendly LISSA officers and air any suggestions, grievances or questions.
- we will continue to work with other student groups to bring exciting speakers to GSLIS
We have more things planned out, and more exciting things will be announced throughout the summer!
Now, back to my regularly scheduled refreshing lemonade ...
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Upcoming GSLISCE Workshops:
Dreamweaver 1
June 14, 2008 - Simmons College
Dreamweaver 2
June 14, 2008 - Simmons College
Paper: History, Manufacture, Materials, Decoration, and a Whole Lot More
June 14, 2008 - Waban
ILL and Resource Sharing
July 1 - 31, 2008 - Online
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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]]>Whoa whoa whoa, where did the semester go? Well my fellow Library students, classes are ending, people are graduating, the weather is starting to behave itself, and summer is right around the corner. So before you head off to break for the lovely month of May, check out what is happening in your GSLIS neck of the woods.
The following posts include LISSA elections (nominate yourself!), LISSA evaluations, EoS Paar-tay, upcoming workshops, FREE coffee, and a mentoring presentation.
Best,
Cheryl Kohen
LISSA President, Boston
YOU Should Be a LISSA Officer (..yes you!)
Hey Library student, nominate yourself or your friend/peer/colleague to become a new Library and Information Science Student Association Officer! 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
To nominate yourself or someone else, head to our nomination page on Survey Monkey
Nominations will be closed this Friday, May 2 in the evening. Please feel free to contact your LISSA president Cheryl Kohen (kohenc@simmons.edu) for additional information.
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End of the Semester Party - Let's Celebrate!
The End of the Semester Party will be happening this coming Tuesday, May 6th at the Squealing Pig. The party will get started around 6:00 p.m. but feel free to head over at any point in the evening, typically we don't wrap up until close to 11ish. So head on over and enjoy the final week of the semester!
More information and directions for The Pig
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COFFEE HOUR IN THE GSLIS LOUNGE!
The American Library Association Student Chapter (ALASC), is hosting free coffee and tea this week, from April 29 - May 2. Coffee will be set up by 9am, in time for everyone to grab a cup before their 9.30 class. The coffee usually stays warm until noon, so please don’t hesitate to grab a cup if you’re late!
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Building a Mentoring Relationship
Ever wished you had a mentor to give you career advice and talk to you about
library work in public, school, academic, corporate libraries or achives?
Join us for lunch on Thursday, May 1, from 1:00 pm-2:15 in the Kotzen
Center, L-001, to hear first-hand about the benefits and rewards of the
GSLIS Mentoring Program and how it can help you shape your professional
career.
Andrea Wolf, Director of the Simmons College Career Education, will speak on
the topic of "Building a Mentoring Relationship". Also, alumni members of
the GSLIS Mentoring Committee will share stories, advice, information about
the program, and how you can benefit.
The GSLIS Mentoring program allows GSLIS students to ask a professional
Librarian/ Mentor about career advice, explore career options, identifying
appropriate skill sets, and create a network. We will also announce details
about the online resume database.
Please register online if you plan to attend: gslis@simmons.edu. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact Assistant Dean Em Claire
Knowles. I know this is late in the semester, but this information may help
those of you in your search summer jobs, and others of venturing into the
world of professional work.
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Sign Up to Distribute Course Evaluations
Here's how it works. You can sign up by adding your name under the course which you would like to distribute the evaluations (probably, a course which you are attending, but I won't stop you if you want to cover a course you're not attending).
Then, sometime before the last week of class, I will place an envelope of evaluations in your student mailbox folder (gray filing cabinet in the GSLIS Lounge). You bring this envelope to your last class, distribute them to be filled out, collect them back, and return the envelope to the black tray sitting atop the student mailbox filing cabinet. And that's it! You're done! You will have helped future generations of GSLIS Students make better informed decisions in their selection of courses.
Let me know if you have any questions, concerns, or if you don't even see your course listed on the wiki page above (it's happened before, I'm only human). Please sign up as early as you can so I can be sure to get the evaluations to you.
Thank you very much for your time and generosity and I hope you have a great long weekend.
Sincerely,
Sean Thibodeau
LISSA Vice President, GSLIS Boston
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Upcoming GSLISCE Workshops:
Wikis in the Library
May 1 - 31, 2008 Online
Isn’t Otaku a Kind of Sushi? Graphic Novels, Manga, and Anime
May 1 - 31, 2008 Online
Using Primary Sources, a Tutorial for Educators
May 3, 2008 Congregational Library
Basic Web Searching
May 10, 2008 Simmons College
Advanced Web Searching
May 10, 2008 Simmons College
Proposal Writing for the Information Professional
May 10, 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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]]>The semester is winding down and finals are looming. So take a break from last minute classroom pressure and peruse through some GSLIS announcements. The following posts include LISSA elections, LISSA evaluations, LISSA open meetings, and upcoming workshops.
Best,
Cheryl Kohen
LISSA President, Boston
Time to nominate New LISSA Officers!
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
To nominate yourself or someone else, head to our nomination page on Survey Monkey
Elections will begin on April 30 and close on May 4. Please feel free to contact your LISSA president Cheryl Kohen (kohenc@simmons.edu) for additional information.
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LISSA Open Meetings
Your friendly Library and Information Science Student Association will be holding two open meetings in the GSLIS lounge on:
Monday, April 28 at 5:30pm
Tuesday, April 29 at 12:30pm
So head on over, enjoy the free food and beverage, ask questions, chat with your fellow library students, and take a break from finals!
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Sign Up to Distribute Course Evaluations!
Here's how it works. You can sign up at http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/lissa/Spring_2008_Course by adding your name under the course which you would like to distribute the evaluations (probably, a course which you are attending, but I won't stop you if you want to cover a course you're not attending).
Then, sometime before the last week of class, I will place an envelope of evaluations in your student mailbox folder (gray filing cabinet in the GSLIS Lounge). You bring this envelope to your last class, distribute them to be filled out, collect them back, and return the envelope to the black tray sitting atop the student mailbox filing cabinet. And that's it! You're done! You will have helped future generations of GSLIS Students make better informed decisions in their selection of courses.
Let me know if you have any questions, concerns, or if you don't even see your course listed on the wiki page above (it's happened before, I'm only human). Please sign up as early as you can so I can be sure to get the evaluations to you.
Thank you very much for your time and generosity and I hope you have a great long weekend.
Sincerely,
Sean Thibodeau
LISSA Vice President, GSLIS Boston
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Upcoming GSLISCE Workshops:
Basic Web Searching
May 10, 2008 Simmons College
Advanced Web Searching
May 10, 2008 Simmons College
Proposal Writing for the Information Professional
May 10, 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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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
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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]]>Well who would have thought, the semester is starting to wrap up and Spring is just around the corner. So take a break from those final papers and projects to read up on what is happening in your library community. The postings this week include workshops, professional development, and upcoming events!
Best,
Cheryl Kohen
LISSA President
LISSA wiki: http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/lissa/Main_Page
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Dreamweaver 1
April 5, 2008 Simmons College
Dreamweaver 2
April 5, 2008 Simmons College
Engage the Senses Through 3-D Virtual Worlds
April 5 - May 3, 2008 Online
Library Service to Patrons with Disabilities
April 12, 2008 Simmons College
Is it Ours? Museum Archives as Records of Ownership?
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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Curriculum Advisory Committee (CAC) Openings!
We are looking for four to five students to join the Curriculum Advisory Committee (CAC)to fill openings left by graduating students.
This advisory committee provides a student perspective on long-term curriculum related issues, working with the Associate Dean, Pat Oyler, to provide input to the faculty on existing course offerings, proposed developments to the GSLIS curriculum, and the advising process. Past and current CAC members have noted that participating in the CAC helped them better understand (and encourage) connections between what we learn in the GSLIS program and what we are expected to know as we enter (or re-enter) the LIS job market. For students contemplating a career in academia, CAC involvement has provided a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the real-life challenges of keeping course offerings in line with the changing needs of inbound students and the changing demands of
the marketplace.
The CAC meets monthly at a mutually convenient time in the GSLIS lounge. For those who are unavailable for a meeting we discuss the agenda and post minutes on our Simmons wiki (http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/curriculumcommittee/Main_Page) and request that absent members contribute to these discussions. You'll find more information about the group on the above page.
The only criterion for joining is to have completed a minimum of three GSLIS courses OR two semesters. Because the committee seeks to be representative of all professional interests, preference will be given to students whose concentration or primary focus is not currently represented on the committee. Students who do not already hold leadership positions in other GSLIS organizations are especially encouraged to join.
If you are interested in joining the committee, please e-mail Denise Anderson at
denise.anderson@simmons.edu. Please include:
*When you began the program
*Your expected date of graduation (if known)
*Number of courses you will have completed by August 2008
*Your academic interests and professional goals
*What you hope the CAC will achieve
*What you will bring to the committee
If you have questions, please feel free to contact any member listed on the wiki. The deadline for the e-mail is Friday, April 11.
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SAVE THE DATE!
The Massachusetts School Library Association Student Interest Group (MSLA-SIG) will hold its Second Annual Student Conference on Saturday, April 26th! If you're interested in school libraries OR if you are thinking about working with children and young adults, you'll want to attend.
FREE FOR SIMMONS STUDENTS! REGISTER BY 4/16!
The MSLA-SIG is pleased to offer FREE conference registration to Simmons students. Register by our April 16th deadline to receive lunch. The registration form is available on our wiki: http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/msla_sig/Conference.
WHAT'S IN STORE
The conference theme is Getting the Word Out: Marketing Your Library. The conference will
feature sessions on
* gaming in the library
* booktalks for children and young adults
* collaborating with teachers
* bringing guest speakers into your library
* ... and more!
Sandy Kelly, MSLA president, will offer the keynote address.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
We could still use a hand with publicity and working at registration the day of the event. Contact Elisabeth Zimmer (elisabeth.zimmer@simmons.edu) or Amy Sprung
(amysprung@gmail.com) if you can help!
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
E-mail Elisabeth Zimmer (elisabeth.zimmer@simmons.edu) or Amy Sprung (amysprung@gmail.com) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Massachusetts Center for the Book is looking for volunteers:
WHAT: Letters About Literature Awards Ceremony Letters About Literature is a nationwide program sponsored by the Library of Congress and Target Stores. Students in grades 4 through 12 write letters addressed to the authors of books that have had an impact in their lives. At the ceremony we will be recognizing the top one percent of Massachusetts students' letters as chosen by our judges.
WHERE: The State House
WHEN: Thursday, April 10th, 9a.m.-12:30p.m.
WHO: Any GSLIS student
Volunteers will help set up and take down the Great Hall; direct students, their parents, teachers, state legislators, and other guests; and have a great time witnessing the impact of reading in young people's lives!
For more information about the Center for the Book and Letters About Literature, please visit our web site: www.massbook.org
Please let us know if you can help by sending an e-mail to amanda.bushnell@simmons.edu
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]]>Please check out the following announcements. The postings this week include workshops, professional development, internships, a job posting, and upcoming events!
Best,
Cheryl Kohen
LISSA President
LISSA wiki: http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/lissa/Main_Page
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Date: Wednesday, March 26
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: C318, Main Campus Building
Incentive: Innovative speaker and FOOD!
But hey, who is Stephen Abram? Glad you asked!
* Current President of SLA; Past-President of the Canadian Library Association.
Vice President Innovation for SirsiDynix; Chief Strategist, SirsiDynix Institute.
* Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Studies.
* Listed by Library Journal as one of the top 50 people influencing the future of libraries, one of their first "Movers and Shakers."
* Recipient of numerous honors, such as SLA's John Cotton Dana Award, Canadian Special Librarian of the Year, Alumnus of the Year for the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto, etc.
* Author of columns appearing in numerous journals, ALA Editions' Out Front with Stephen Abram
Check out his blog Stephen's Lighthouse - http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com/
So come on out to see this dynamic and interesting speaker!
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Upcoming GSLISCE Workshops:
Dreamweaver 1
April 5, 2008 Simmons College
Dreamweaver 2
April 5, 2008 Simmons College
Engage the Senses Through 3-D Virtual Worlds
April 5 - May 3, 2008 Online
Library Service to Patrons with Disabilities
April 12, 2008 Simmons College
Is it Ours? Museum Archives as Records of Ownership…
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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Job Location: Woody Guthrie Archives, New York City, NY.
Salary: All summer internships at the Woody Guthrie Archives are unpaid.
Repository Description: Established in 1996, the Woody Guthrie Archives
holds the largest collection of Woody Guthrie material in the world, and has
provided source material for many award winning publications, special
projects, exhibitions, and films. Most recently, the Woody Guthrie Archives
assisted in the production of the 2008 Grammy Award winning recording ³The
Live Wire² which features a never-before-heard 1949 live Guthrie performance
that the Archives received as a donation in the late-1990s.
The Archives contains over 15,000 items including original song lyrics,
notebooks and diaries, manuscripts, correspondence, personal papers,
artwork, films, and audio recordings which document Guthrie¹s life and
artistry as musician, writer, illustrator, and political activist.
Job Description: The Woody Guthrie Archives seeks to hire two summer interns
to work concurrently on a variety of independent and collaborative projects.
This internship seeks to provide students who are currently pursuing a
Master of Library Science (MLS) or some variation, or who have recently
graduated, with summer work experience in the field of Archives Management.
Tasks will be assigned dependent on the intern¹s skills and interests, and
may include the following:
* Arrangement and description of an unprocessed collection of personal
papers (3.5 linear feet)
* Transcription of original Woody Guthrie lyrics
* Accessioning new materials into the Collection
* Website development and content upgrade
* Providing reference assistance to in-house researchers
* Assisting Archivist with licensing and production agreements, copy
requests, and other Archival duties.
Internships run from June until August 2008. The duration of Summer
Internships vary depending upon the applicants¹ availability; however, a
minimum commitment of four weeks is required for all internships.
Job Requirements: Qualified applicants will possess an academic or practical
background in Archives or History. A strong academic record combined with
previous Archival experience, including arrangement and description of
Archival materials, is preferred. An appreciation for or knowledge of
American Folk Music is beneficial. Current students or recent graduates are
encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates are highly motivated and detail
oriented with effective written and verbal communication skills. A resume
and cover letter are required for application. Please include days/hours of
availability in your cover letter and contact information for three
references at the end of your resume.
Contact Information: Please email complete applications to Tiffany Loiselle
at tloiselle@woodyguthrie.org by April 27th, 2008.
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Spring 2008 internship opportunity at the Boston Herald
The Boston Herald Library is offering two unpaid internships for the spring semester 2008. These internships will run for a minimum of 40 hours and will end not later than April 30, 2008. Exact starting and end dates for the internship will be determined by the Herald’s chief librarian and each intern.
It is expected that each intern will work one day per week or two half-days each week in accordance with his/her academic and/or other work schedule.
The individuals selected as interns will gain experience in news librarianship – specifically text archiving, hard copy and digital photo archiving as well as reference/research in a fast-paced working environment.
Interested students should submit a resume with cover letter to:
Alan Thibeault
Boston Herald Library
One Herald Square
Boston, MA 02118
- or -
Submit resume and cover letter via email to athibeault@bostonherald.com.
Alan M. Thibeault
Chief Librarian
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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua Bilblioteca Information Night
Interested in Volunteering in Nicaragua?
Want to support Nicaraguan libraries?
Like Nicaraguan coffee?
SIR presents an information/fundraising session about volunteer
opportunities in Nicaragua. Come hear past volunteers' experiences and
see if this exciting opportunity is right for you.
Coffee will also be for sale. This coffee, grown and harvested in
Nicaragua, costs only $10/pouch and all proceeds benefit the San Juan
del Sur Biblioteca Movil.
April 2, 2008
5:30 pm
3rd floor GSLIS lounge, Palace Road
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