TODAY, October 21 Thursday, October 25 Thursday, October 25 Friday, October 26 Saturday, October 27 Tuesday, October 30 Wednesday, October 31 Saturday, November 3 Tuesday, November 13 (Register by November 6) Interested in future events?<\/strong> Looking to plan an event?<\/strong> Hello! I hope you’re all making it through the mid-semester crunch! Remember to take some time for yourself and enjoy the fall weather when you can. Don’t forget that Panopticon is still accepting submissions for their Winter Art Show through … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/slis.simmons.edu\/blogs\/lissa\/files\/2018\/10\/44093892_1866886516682406_4812031081551233024_n.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSCoSAA Outing to House of the Seven Gables 🎃<\/h2>\n
\n2:00 pm
\nThe House of the Seven Gables
\n115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970<\/a><\/strong>
\nTour tickets are on us! We will meet at North Station for the 12:20 PM train to Salem, or you can plan to meet us at the front entrance to the Gables at 1:45 (transportation costs are on you). After our tour, we’ll find a local spot for nibbles and drinks!
\n***We encourage you to purchase a round-trip rail ticket ahead of time. MBTA currently has commuter rail weekend passes for $10, a significant reduction in price! Check out the MBTA website or app to find out how to get your tickets! <\/em><\/p>\nARMA October Meeting at Simmons<\/h2>\n
\n11:30-1:30 pm
\nKotzen Room<\/strong>
\nARMA is a professional organization for the Records and Information Management (RIM) and Information Governance (IG) professions, and the Boston chapter is looking to begin a collaboration with the School of Library and Information Science. Our own Jeannette Bastian, Kathy Wisser, and Jason Wood will speak, there will be a tour of the Simmons archives, and lunch will be provided. You don’t want to miss this unique networking opportunity!
\n*While this is a free event to students, ARMA asks that students register for the event. Simply click here<\/a> and choose the student ticket! <\/em><\/p>\nVintage Halloween Film Screening 🎃<\/h2>\n
\n6:00-8:00 pm
\nMCB C-101<\/strong>
\nCo-sponsored by the Simmons University Archive, enjoy yummy Halloween snacks and drinks while we view the classic 16mm horror film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari!<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/slis.simmons.edu\/blogs\/lissa\/files\/2018\/10\/21316292_2021068878137386_3462939168630443213_o.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSpectra’s Fourth Friday Film<\/h2>\n
\n6:00-10:00 pm
\nSOMC-M104<\/strong>
\nSpectra hosts the first of its Fourth Friday Film series, featuring an LGBTQ+ film! Help us decide which movie on our Facebook poll<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\nMotion Picture Film Handling and Identification Workshop<\/h2>\n
\n11:30-2:45 pm
\nSLIS West Common Room<\/strong>
\nHey SLIS West, AMIA is coming out to Western Mass to put on a moving image handling and identification workshop! This is a great basic film handling experience that will introduce you to the wonderful world of moving image archiving! All SLIS West student are welcomed, and you can drop in before, after, or in-between classes.
\n*Event is for SLIS West students only.<\/em><\/p>\nComing Soon!<\/h2>\n
New Leadership Training Session<\/h2>\n
\n10:30-12:00 pm, P-210<\/strong>
\nAn opportunity for new leaders of the SLIS Student Organizations to learn how to plan successful events and ask any questions about their roles or general procedures. Breakfast, coffee, and cider will be served.<\/em><\/p>\nHalloween Horror Readers’ Advisory 🎃<\/h2>\n
\n2:00-4:00 pm, P-210
\nPresented by LISSA and ALA-SC<\/strong>
\nAre you spooked by the thought of suggesting genre reads to your patrons? Come get some tips and recommendations to boost your confidence! This event will be split into two parts: the first hour, we’ll present a recorded Horror RA webinar by librarian and RA for All<\/a> blogger Becky Spratford. Afterward, students will have a chance to swap their own favorite genre recs (can be horror, supernatural, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, or suspense) and grab copies of some of the books discussed for inspiration. Come to one or both parts!<\/em><\/p>\nVolunteering at The History Project<\/h2>\n
\n1:00 pm
\n29 Stanhope St. Boston, MA 02116<\/a><\/strong>
\nVolunteer with PLG and The Boston History Project, a group that archives and showcases Boston’s LGBT+ history. Meet in the SLIS lounge at 12:15 to travel together, or at 29 Stanhope at 1:00 PM.
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/699850353726014\/<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\nSLA Library Tour: Resource Center at Philanthropy MA <\/h2>\n
\n3:45-4:15 pm
\n133 Federal Street, Suite 802, Boston, MA 02110<\/a><\/strong>
\nCome join SLA@Simmons at the Resource Center for Philanthropy Massachusetts! Located in downtown Boston, Philanthropy MA is a nonprofit who works with their members to help them with grant research and funding. Libraries and archives often struggle with funding and our host, Simmons alum Georganna will inform us of different tools they offer. Visit their website, http:\/\/www.philanthropyma.org\/<\/a> to learn more about this unique institution. Register on Eventbrite<\/a> by November 6, 2018.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n
\nCheck out the SLIS Events Calendar<\/a> on the LISSA Blog<\/a> to see what events are being planned!<\/p>\n
\nUse this form<\/a> to put your event on the events calendar and avoid event conflicts. For questions regarding hosting an event, contact our LISSA Secretary, at lissasecretary@simmons.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"