9.23.2010

SLA-SC Library Tour: Special Collections

We are starting off this semester with a tour of Special Collections (Rare Books) on the ninth floor of Memorial Library. Jill Rosenshield, curator and librarian of the collections, will be talking to us about the collection, her role as a librarian in the rare book world, and setting up a special show and tell just for SLA-SC! This is a rare chance to view (and touch!) one of the most valuable collections on campus:

Where: Special Collections -- 9th Floor of Memorial Library (take the designated elevator, to the right of the regular stacks elevator on the first floor, up to floor 9).
When: Monday, October 4 : meet in the lobby (near the elevators on floor 1) of Memorial Library at 11:50 am.

9.03.2010

SLA-SC's Awesome Upcoming Events!

1. SLA Wisconsin Chapter Meeting - Prospect Research: It’s Not All About the Money

Wednesday, September 15th - 5:30pm at Francesca's Al Lago

Networking and Dinner Meeting

This food is mouthwatering. See the menu and evening description here.
RSVP by Sep. 10th


2. Cover Letter Writing Workshop

Tuesday, September 28 - 11:45-1:00 in the SLIS Commons (Pizza!!)

Hosted by Brad Hughes, Director of the Writing Center, and Louise Robbins, previous SLIS director, with special guest, Chelsea Couillard, Youth Services Librarian at the Baraboo Public Library, a recent SLIS grad, this workshop is aimed to help students improve their cover letters. Besides some general tips, there will be a packet of sample resumes and cover letters to view, including Chelsea's. This is an excellent opportunity to speak to some professionals and get personal advice on your cover letter.