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!
3.28.2011
3.08.2011
SLA-SC Spring Meeting - March 25th at Noon
SLA-SC will be meeting on Friday March 25th at 12pm in the SLIS Commons.
The agenda includes talking about officer positions for next year and our upcoming field trip to Olbrich Gardens.
Refreshments will be provided, we look forward to seeing you there!
3.01.2011
SLA's Environment & Resource Management Division Student Award
SLA's Environment & Resource Management Division Student Award Deadline is extended to May 1, 2011
The ERMD Student Award recognizes a student who is especially interested in pursuing a career as an information professional dealing with environment and resource management issues. The award is $500.00, plus a $750 reimbursement award if the student comes to the SLA annual meeting in Philadelphia. The student must be enrolled in an ALA accredited master's degree program. This award is meant to promote both current and future involvement in and commitment to the library and information science profession prior to, during, and after the master's program.
To be considered for the award, a student must be an SLA member and write a 300-500 word essay describing his or her interest in the issues facing information professionals in the environment and natural resources fields. Essays should be labeled with the student's name, contact information, and educational institution. Deadline for receiving submissions is May 1, 2011. Please send submissions via email to Liz Wallach at lwallach@bna.com.
The award will be presented at the SLA Annual Conference in June. The winner is encouraged, but not required, to attend the annual conference.
Questions? Contact Liz Wallach, Chair, Environment & Resource Management Division at lwallach@bna.com email for essay submission: lwallach@bna.com For more information on ERMD:
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