{"id":1584,"date":"2019-03-24T21:39:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T01:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slis.simmons.edu\/blogs\/lissa\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2019-03-24T21:42:16","modified_gmt":"2019-03-25T01:42:16","slug":"this-week-at-slis-march-24-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slis.simmons.edu\/blogs\/lissa\/?p=1584","title":{"rendered":"This Week at SLIS: March 24-30"},"content":{"rendered":"
SPRING ELECTIONS:\u00a0<\/b>Interested in getting more involved with student organizations next year? Start thinking ahead, because\u00a0nominations for 2019-2020 Student Leadership will open Saturday, March 30!<\/b>\u00a0Look out for an email with more info and a refresher on the available positions.<\/div>\n
BOOK DRIVE:<\/b>\u00a0This summer, Professor Hussey’s Library Development class will be traveling to Rwanda and they are looking for book donations! All books will either be taken to Rwanda or sold at a book sale on campus to raise money for supplies. YA fiction, sci-fi\/fantasy\/graphic novels\u00a0preferred<\/i>, but anything is welcome! A bin has been set up in the SLIS Student Lounge; please see the attached flyer for more info.<\/div>\n
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GRADUATION GOWNS:\u00a0<\/b>Heads up!\u00a0\u00a0\"🎓\"\u00a0This year, LISSA has started a new initiative to make a (very) limited number of graduation gowns and regalia available for rental\u00a0free of charge<\/u>! The Simmons Commencement Office will be distributing more information about purchasing caps and gowns in early April, but look out for an email from LISSA\u00a0later this week<\/u>\u00a0with the rental request form.<\/div>\n
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Usability Lab Workshop<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Tuesday, March 26<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
11:00 am-12:00 pm<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Collaboratory, P-314<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
This workshop will cover basic concepts of user experience and usability testing, including the common testing procedures and tools. In the second half of the workshop we will feature a tour of the of the COCIS Usability Lab and a hands-on exercise of usability testing with Morae software. Food and drink will be provided! Please RSVP on Eventbrite<\/a><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Wednesday, March 27<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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Kotzen Room (L001-002)<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Getting ready for NEA? Thinking about future conferences? Hear from a panel of SLIS students as they share their experiences at various LIS-related professional conferences. The conversation will cover such topics as how to obtain funding, networking strategies, giving presentations, and making the most of your conference experience. If you cannot attend, LISSA will distribute resources to summarize what was covered, including this\u00a0list of upcoming conferences<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for 2019-2020.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A Conversation with Jane S<\/b>\u00e1nchez, Law Librarian of Congress<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Wednesday, March 27<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
4:00-5:30 pm
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Join the SLIS Alumni Board as they welcome\u00a0<\/span>Jane S\u00e1nchez\u00a0’76\u00a0to the Simmons campus. Recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award, S\u00e1nchez will speak about the versatility of a Library and Information Science Degree. This event is free, but please\u00a0RSVP on Eventbrite<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>if you plan to attend in person. Or tune in<\/i><\/span>\u00a0virtually using GoToMeeting:<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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United States (Toll Free):\u00a01 877 309 2073<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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First GoToMeeting? Let’s do a quick system check:\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spectra Open Meeting & Fourth Friday Film<\/b><\/span>
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Spectra, Simmons’ LGBTQ+ affinity group, will be holding our monthly open meeting followed by our 4th Friday Film series. Come join us at M513 (School of Management) to meet our members and discuss ideas for events, activities, or trips to take with the organization. Meeting at 6:00, film (TBD – VOTE HERE<\/a><\/b>!) starts at 7:00! See you there! <\/i>\u00a0\u00a0
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Interviewing and Networking Workshop<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Wednesday, April 3<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
2:00-3:00 pm, P-207<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Join SLIS and the CEC to hone your interviewing and networking skills! Learn tips and tricks and practice with mock interviews in preparation for the SLIS Career and Networking Fair!<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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Simmons University and Countway Library of Medicine Mixer<\/b>
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4:00-6:00 pm, Countway Library of Medicine, 5th Floor, Lahey Room
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Come network and meet other librarians and professionals from the Boston area! Please RSVP using this link<\/a><\/b>. Contact Meredith Solomon at 617-432-1206 or meredith_solomon@hms.harvard.edu<\/a> if you have any questions. \u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span>
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White Fragility Discussion – II & III<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Tuesday, April 9 & Thursday, April 25<\/b><\/div>\n
5:00-7:00 pm, TBD
\n<\/b>Continuing the student-led discussion on Robin DiAngelo’s book, White Fragility: Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism, on the theme of which DiAngelo presented at this year’s ALA Midwinter conference – where several LIS professionals of color reported experiencing racist remarks and actions from white colleagues. Join us to be a part of this sorely needed conversation in our profession – if you don’t have time to read the book read the article by the same name instead. Interested in helping facilitate? Email plg@simmons.edu<\/a> or slis-diversity-inclusion@simmons.edu<\/a>.<\/i>
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DineAround with SLA New England<\/b>
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6:00-8:00 pm, The Smoke Shop BBQ
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Join SLA New England and SLA@Simmons for a casual after-work networking event at Seaport\u2019s Smoke Shop BBQ. Enjoy conversation and light food while meeting professionals and current students. Contact Jill Aberdale if you have any questions, jillian.aberdale@gmail.com<\/a>. **RSVP by Friday, April 5th<\/a>**<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span>
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SLIS Career and Networking Fair\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
Wednesday April 17, 2019 4pm-6pm\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
Linda K. Paresky Conference Center\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
Come to the SLIS Career and Networking Fair on April 17 in the Paresky Conference Center! This free event will feature a photographer to take headshots (perfect for LinkedIn!) and more than 20 employers and professional organizations interested in talking to you about full- and part-time jobs, internships, and networking opportunities. Attending employers include the Boston Public Library, Framingham Public Schools, Cambridge Historical Commission, EBSCO, the JFK Library, DeGruyter, Harvard Libraries, Sharon Public Schools, Northeastern School of Law Library, the Jewish Women’s Archive, the Public Library of Brookline, AccuFile, the Cape Ann Museum, and more! The event is open to all current SLIS students and recent graduates and business professional attire is recommended.\u00a0RSVP here<\/a><\/b>.\u00a0For more information, visit\u00a0https:\/\/simmons.edu\/sliscareerfair<\/a>. We hope to see you there!\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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