We will plan to meet at 9:00am next Wednesday at the circulation desk in the reading room. The reading room is on the second floor of the Historical Society. It would be great if people had questions ahead of time--if you are able to email them to me, then I can get them to Nancy and Ron ahead of time and they can incorporate them into the tour.
For a little background information: the newspaper collection at WHS is second in volume only to the Library of Congress. WHS collects serials in specific subject areas throughout North America, such as the labor movement; political publications ranging from libertarians, the religious right, to anarchists; genealogy newsletters; military papers; ethnic newspapers and lifestyle magazines; and more! WHS is also unique in that it is the library for the state, and is a government depository, and it's also the official library of the UW Madison History Dept. So there are some distinct user groups and special collecting areas that WHS serves.
9.26.2011
9/23/11 SLA-SC Meeting Notes
The SLA-SC had a smallish but productive meeting on Friday. Stay tuned for details regarding some upcoming events:
SLA-SC now has a treasurer and a blogger! Thanks to Peter Rudrud for helping us out with all things financial, and look forward to reading David McHugh's SLA-SC blog posts at http://madisonslasc.blogspot.com/ . We will try to keep information about meetings and upcoming events current on the blog.
- A visit to the Kohler Art Library
- A visit to the Madison Department of Transportation Library
- SLA-SC social get-together
SLA-SC now has a treasurer and a blogger! Thanks to Peter Rudrud for helping us out with all things financial, and look forward to reading David McHugh's SLA-SC blog posts at http://madisonslasc.blogspot.
AWSL events at WLA-Milwaukee 2011
AWSL-sponsored programs at the 2011 WLA Annual Conference
Wednesday, November 2
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
♦ Tales from the Harley Davidson Archives
Bill Jackson, Senior Archivist, Harley Davidson Museum, Milwaukee
Bill will discuss the various ways that his team actively supports the company's new product development, marketing and business strategy. He will also speak to the creativity and innovation he brings to his every day work, in light of current budgetary limits that are familiar to us all.
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
♦ Marquette Law Library: a Library Without Borders
Patricia Cervenka, Director, Marquette University Law Library, Milwaukee
Marquette University's spectacular new law school building, which opened in August 2010, includes a "library without borders" that is fully integrated on each floor. Patricia will share her staff's contribution to the planning of the library's embedded design, some of the subsequent successes, as well as some of the challenges.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
♦ Marquette Law Library Tour
No prior sign-up is required.
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
♦ AWSL Social Hour
Hilton - Miller Time Pub
Join Association of Wisconsin Special Librarians members for a fun and informal get-together after a long and busy day of conferencing. Don’t miss this opportunity to socialize with special librarians – we’re a fun bunch!
Thursday, November 3
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
♦ Library Tour: Milwaukee Art Museum Research Library
Established in 1916, the Milwaukee Art Museum Research Library houses an extensive collection of materials on fine art and architecture including painting, graphic arts, sculpture, drawing, design, and photography. Located on the West Mezzanine Level of the Museum, the library contains a collection of over 20,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 60 art and design publications. In service of the Milwaukee Art Museum's Collection, library resources include national and international museum and gallery publications, Milwaukee Art Museum publications, monographs on art and artists, catalogue raisonné, auction sales catalogues, and an exceptional rare books collection, along with extensive artist files.
Wednesday, November 2
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
♦ Tales from the Harley Davidson Archives
Bill Jackson, Senior Archivist, Harley Davidson Museum, Milwaukee
Bill will discuss the various ways that his team actively supports the company's new product development, marketing and business strategy. He will also speak to the creativity and innovation he brings to his every day work, in light of current budgetary limits that are familiar to us all.
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
♦ Marquette Law Library: a Library Without Borders
Patricia Cervenka, Director, Marquette University Law Library, Milwaukee
Marquette University's spectacular new law school building, which opened in August 2010, includes a "library without borders" that is fully integrated on each floor. Patricia will share her staff's contribution to the planning of the library's embedded design, some of the subsequent successes, as well as some of the challenges.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
♦ Marquette Law Library Tour
No prior sign-up is required.
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
♦ AWSL Social Hour
Hilton - Miller Time Pub
Join Association of Wisconsin Special Librarians members for a fun and informal get-together after a long and busy day of conferencing. Don’t miss this opportunity to socialize with special librarians – we’re a fun bunch!
Thursday, November 3
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
♦ Library Tour: Milwaukee Art Museum Research Library
Established in 1916, the Milwaukee Art Museum Research Library houses an extensive collection of materials on fine art and architecture including painting, graphic arts, sculpture, drawing, design, and photography. Located on the West Mezzanine Level of the Museum, the library contains a collection of over 20,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 60 art and design publications. In service of the Milwaukee Art Museum's Collection, library resources include national and international museum and gallery publications, Milwaukee Art Museum publications, monographs on art and artists, catalogue raisonné, auction sales catalogues, and an exceptional rare books collection, along with extensive artist files.
4.06.2011
SLA DBIO Student Travel Stipend
The Biomedical and Life Sciences Division of SLA will award a travel stipend of $1000 to a library and information science student who wishes to attend the 2011 Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA in June 2011. Applicants must be or become members of both SLA and its Biomedical and Life Sciences Division (DBIO) and, if awarded the stipend, must agree to serve on a DBIO committee for one year. The stipend will be presented to the student at the business meeting of DBIO at the conference.
Nominations for the stipends should include contact information for the nominee, a brief statement about his or her interest in and potential for serving SLA and/or the Biomedical and Life Sciences Division, and interest in pursuing a career as an information professional in the subject field of Biomedical or Life Sciences. Self-nominations will be accepted.
Nominations must be received via email or regular mail at the address below no later than 5:00pm EDT on Friday, April 22. A winner will be notified by Friday, April 29.
Please send nominations to:
Linda Ronan, MS, MDiv
Assistant Director for Public Services
Library of Rush University
Rush University Medical Center
600 S. Paulina St.
Chicago, Il 60612
312-942-2280
Linda_Ronan@rush.edu
Nominations for the stipends should include contact information for the nominee, a brief statement about his or her interest in and potential for serving SLA and/or the Biomedical and Life Sciences Division, and interest in pursuing a career as an information professional in the subject field of Biomedical or Life Sciences. Self-nominations will be accepted.
Nominations must be received via email or regular mail at the address below no later than 5:00pm EDT on Friday, April 22. A winner will be notified by Friday, April 29.
Please send nominations to:
Linda Ronan, MS, MDiv
Assistant Director for Public Services
Library of Rush University
Rush University Medical Center
600 S. Paulina St.
Chicago, Il 60612
312-942-2280
Linda_Ronan@rush.edu
3.28.2011
Summer Course & Leadership Opportunities
The summer course Corporate and Special Information Services (3 cr.)
is being taught by Ron Larson. It allows you the opportunity to learn
about different types of special and corporate libraries and the roles
their evolving roles in today's information world. Ron is a well
connected professional in the field and the course allows students to
take field trips to various special libraries and speak with an array
of experienced professional librarians. If you enroll in this class,
you will also become a member of the national SLA (Special Library
Association) Chapter.
Also, the SLA student chapter at UW-Madison is currently recruiting leaders
for next year. If you are motivated to work with students who are
interested in special libraries, would like to learn more about them,
or would like to help create events and lead a student committee, this
could be a great opportunity for you. If you would like more
information about the chair, treasurer, marketing or secretary
position, or to express your interest, please contact
madisonslasc@gmail.com. This is a great way to share your leadership skills on your resume! Thanks!
is being taught by Ron Larson. It allows you the opportunity to learn
about different types of special and corporate libraries and the roles
their evolving roles in today's information world. Ron is a well
connected professional in the field and the course allows students to
take field trips to various special libraries and speak with an array
of experienced professional librarians. If you enroll in this class,
you will also become a member of the national SLA (Special Library
Association) Chapter.
Also, the SLA student chapter at UW-Madison is currently recruiting leaders
for next year. If you are motivated to work with students who are
interested in special libraries, would like to learn more about them,
or would like to help create events and lead a student committee, this
could be a great opportunity for you. If you would like more
information about the chair, treasurer, marketing or secretary
position, or to express your interest, please contact
madisonslasc@gmail.com. This is a great way to share your leadership skills on your resume! Thanks!
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