This Week In Library School

Hello GSLIS students,

We are looking for four to five students to join the Student Curriculum Advisory Committee (SCAC) 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 SCAC members have noted that participating in the SCAC 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, SCAC 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 SCAC 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 May 2009
*Your academic interests and professional goals
*What you hope the SCAC 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, February 27.

Denise Anderson
Simmons College
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
857-472-2528
andersd@simmons.edu

Prof. Benoit is looking for students interested in participating in a review group that will work towards determining the Tech core area classes. Most of the communications will take place over email. We are looking for students with an interest in Tech issues and willing to provide comments. Please let me know today if you’re interested.

Hello everyone,

This week’s posting will be short: just a few words about myself (only fitting, since you’ll probably be receiving messages from me from now on – might as well know who’s clogging your Inbox with messages) and a few words on the upcoming GSLISCE workshops.

Cheers,
Adrian Mitescu
LISSA President

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Hey Hey LIS Kids,

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

LISSA wiki

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Well Hello GSLIS,

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

LISSA blog

LISSA wiki

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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

LISSA blog

LISSA wiki

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Hello Fellow GSLIS Students,

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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Hey There Fellow Book Worms,

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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Well Hello Library Learners,

The announcements this week include workshops, professional development, a fellowship opportunity, job posting, and upcoming events! View and enjoy.

Best,
Cheryl Kohen
LISSA President

LISSA wiki: http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/lissa/Main_Page

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Hey There Library Lads and Lasses,

Lots of postings to visit and view, so scroll, get click happy, and get interactive! The announcements this week include a movie screening, a fellowship opportunity, and upcoming events!

Best,
Cheryl Kohen
LISSA President

LISSA wiki

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