This Week at SLIS – April 2

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Want to take back the night?
Thursday April 6th, 7:00-10:00pm
Sign up HERE to join the SLIS meetup for Take Back the Night, organized by the Simmons College Violence Prevention and Educational Outreach Program and Betsy’s Friends.The SLIS meetup will meet in a space to be determined, and we will head to the Simmons College Residence Campus together. The official walk will begin at the Simmons College Residence Campus, and end at the Laura Peresky Center in the Main College Building. There will be a speaker for about 20 minutes, followed by an opportunity to share personal stories of survival and experiences.


Friday, March 31th:
Drink & Draw:
Brought to you by Panopticon & LISSA (Library and Information Student Association)

 

6:00pm, Lansdawne Pub (9 Lansdowne St)

LISSA and Panopticon bring you a night for friends, crayons, and beer! Join us for a casual networking hang-out with your SLIS peers. Coloring supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Wednesday, April 5th:
Brown Bag Lunch & NEDRA Panel:
Brought to you by SLA@ Simmons (Special Libraries Association)

 

12:00-2:00pm, Kotzen Room

Join New England Development and Research Association (NEDRA), SLA@Simmons and SLA New England for a panel on careers in fundraising research. You will hear from professionals in the field about research and development roles librarians can fulfill outside of traditional library settings. Come with questions and an appetite, a lunch spread will be provided, and get ready to connect with some local professionals!
Register at our Eventbrite
Please email questions to [email protected].

Friday, April 7th:
SoCS Professional Development Mixer:
Brought to you by SoCS (Students of Color at SLIS)

 

7:00pm, Kotzen Room

Students of Color at SLIS are invited to mingle with LIS professionals of color. During this event students can network with professionals and learn about their experience. For professionals, this event provides an opportunity to build relationships with newcomers to Library and Information Science. Allies: While we appreciate you, please respect this space, and reserve your attendance for our next social event.

Saturday, April 8th:

Prison Book Program:
Brought to you by PLG (Progressive Librarians Guild)

 

10:00-4:00pm, 1306 Hancock Street, Suite 100, Quincy, MA 02169
It’s our last Prison Book program volunteering event of the semester! We are working with the Prison Book program to provide books and educational materials to incarcerated people in need. Find out more about the program here: prisonbookprogram.org
Volunteer hours are from 10 am to 4 pm. Meet us at the Palace Road building lobby at 10:30 and we will commute to the site in Quincy together! Or, feel free to meet us there! (1306 Hancock Street, Suite 100 Quincy, MA 02169) Volunteer as much as you would like, as best fits your schedule. We strongly recommend packing snacks or a lunch.
Next Week:
April 9th- April 15th
National Library Week:
Brought to you by PLG and ALA-SC (Progressive Librarians Guild and American Library Association- Student Chapter)

All Week:

  • Grab a postcard from Beatley Library to write to your representatives and tell them to #SaveIMLS, the Institute of Museums and Library Science and its grant program.
  • Guess how many books are in Beatley Library! The most accurate guess will win you a prize.
  • Donate books to the Maranyundo Initiative: http://www.maranyundo.org/
Tuesday, April 11th:
National Library Workers Day:
Make sure you tell your favorite Library worker that you appreciate them, and will fight for them and funding for their institutions.
Friday, April 14th:

Library Trivia:
Brought to you by PLG (Progressive Librarians Guild)

 

7:00 – 9:00pm, Lansdowne Pub
Join us at Lansdowne Pub for Library Trivia from 7pm-9pm in the room behind the stage! Test your Library Popculture, Library history, and SLIS knowledge and win Simmons Swag! Donate a book on this night to be entered into a raffle for more prizes! Enjoy appetizers sponsored by PLG.