Monday, March 28th:

*Weekly Guided Meditation and Relaxation Sessions in Palace Road
1:30pm – 2:00pm – Counseling Center Conference Room (P-312)
Learn techniques to better manage stress during these short meditation sessions (about 20 minutes). Sessions are appropriate for all individuals, especially those new to meditation. Email questions to [email protected]

Tuesday, March 29th:

*SCIRRT – International LIS Careers Panel
4:15pm – 5:30pm – Collaboratory (P-314)
Please join the Student Chapter of the ALA International Relations Round Table for a panel about LIS careers abroad! This is a rare opportunity to hear from speakers who have worked in the UK and Egypt, and will tell us about what it takes to become a librarian or archivist outside of your home countries. Refreshments will be served!

You can also join us online via live streaming on https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/479391285, or call in using your phone at: United States: +1 (646) 749-3129, United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2073
Access Code: 479-391-285
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 479-391-285

Wednesday, March 30th:

*SCoSAA – Archives Faculty Drop-in Lunch Hour
11:45am – 1:15pm – SLIS Student Lounge
Join the archives faculty and SCoSAA to learn more about attending conferences, ask the faculty about their research, and check in about any other questions about archives or the department. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

*Public Lecture Series – Amy Ryan: Civic Engagement: The Opportunity, Purpose, and Impact
4:00pm – 5:00pm – Palace Road 207
Working with the community is essential to successful public librarianship. Harnessing the power of the people constructively while avoiding backlash and naysayers is always a challenge. Civic engagement encompasses a range of connections including teen advisory groups, board committees, neighborhood councils and other groups. This presentation will offer an overview of this dimension of library service based on observations and experiences, both positive and not so positive. Please RSVP.

*ASIS&T – Coders Without Borders
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Collaboratory (P-314)
Coders Without Borders is an excellent opportunity for CS and LIS students to work on non-school related projects in the company of SLIS Tech Lab staff and other students. Come join this supportive community and work on a specific project or hone your coding skills! Snacks will be provided. Coders Without Borders will take place every other week. Come for a little bit or come for the whole time!

Thursday, March 31st:

*SLA – InterviewX (with Boston Toastmakers)
4:30pm – 6:00pm – Main College Building C101
Looking to improve your public speaking skills? Ally Dunn and Brett Burdick of Boston Toastmasters will be presenting tips and tricks for improving your speaking and leadership skills. InterviewX is a great event to attend prior to SLA’s upcoming ResumeX and the SLIS Career Fair.

Friday, April 1st:

*LISSA/ASIS&T – Video Games and Chill
4:00pm – 6:00pm – SLIS Tech Lab (P-213)
Take a study break with LISSA and ASIS&T and enjoy some of your favorite throwback video games as well as a selection of off-the-beaten-path indie games that represent diverse themes and creators. Snacks will be served!

Conference Scholarship Opportunity

*Apply for the SCIRRT Scholarship to attend IFLA’s annual conference!
March 30, 2016 (Deadline for Submission)
The 82nd International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) General Conference and Assembly (http://2016.ifla.org/) will be held in the U.S. this year from August 13 to 19, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio! In an effort to encourage students to attend, the Simmons Student Chapter of the ALA International Relations Round Table (SCIRRT) will be offering a scholarship to cover the $282 conference registration fees for one Simmons SLIS student.

Applications are available online here: http://goo.gl/forms/GjnTcbZYsP
For more details, please see the scholarship guidelines at https://goo.gl/IEWw7L
Contact SCIRRT Co-Chairs Reham Alshaheen ([email protected]) or Anna Wada ([email protected]) with any questions.

Coming Soon!

*SLA – ResumeX
Next Thursday, April 7th, 4:30pm – 5:30pm OR 6:00pm – 7:00pm – Lefavour Hall, Kotzen Room
ResumeX is a speed-dating style career development workshop in which LIS professionals review current graduate students’ resumes and cover letters, providing constructive feedback. Please bring copies or your resume, cover letter, and business cards. Dinner and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Although SLA is sponsoring ResumeX, the event is open to students interested in working in all types of libraries! We have professionals signed up to volunteer from a wide range of libraries including academic & public. Please RSVP, two time slots available: 4:30-5:30pm round of feedback
or 6:00-7:00pm round of feedback

*2016 Simmons SLIS Career Fair
Wednesday, April 13th 4:00pm – 6:00pm – Paresky Center, 3rd Floor Main College Building
Looking for a job, internship, or networking opportunities? Come to the 2016 Simmons SLIS Career Fair! Network with job and internship hiring LIS employers and professional association from the Greater Boston area. Business professional dress is preferred and it is recommended to bring your resumes! Questions? Email [email protected]. Want to come? Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/simmons-college-2016-library-and-information-science-career-fair-tickets-22920352391. Look for more information in the weeks to come!