{"id":953,"date":"2017-02-17T19:25:18","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T23:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slis.simmons.edu\/blogs\/lissa\/?p=953"},"modified":"2017-02-17T19:28:21","modified_gmt":"2017-02-17T23:28:21","slug":"this-week-at-slis-week-of-february-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slis.simmons.edu\/blogs\/lissa\/?p=953","title":{"rendered":"This Week at SLIS – February 19"},"content":{"rendered":"
Friday, February 17th:<\/span>
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Social Night at the Puddingstone Tavern:<\/u>
\n<\/span>Brought to you by Panopticon & AMIA (Association of Moving Image Archivists)<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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7:00pm- 10:00pm<\/span><\/span>, The Puddingstone Tavern
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Take a night off, and meet us for Social Night at The Pudding Stone Tavern.\u00a0 Have drinks, free apps, and great conversation. Only a short walk from Simmons academic campus.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Puddingstone Tavern<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
1592 Tremont St,<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Boston, MA 02120<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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Saturday, February 18th<\/span><\/span>:<\/span>
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*Prison Book Program:<\/u>
\n<\/span>Brought to you by PLG (Progressive Librarian’s Guild)<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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10:30am – 4:00pm<\/span><\/span>, 1306 Handcock St, Quincy, MA 02169<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Join PLG and Prison Book Program. Prison Book Program mails books to people in prison to support their educational, vocational and personal development and to help them avoid returning to prison after their release. We also aim to provide a quality volunteer experience that introduces citizens to issues surrounding the American prison system and the role of education in reforming it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Students can meet PLG officers at 10:30 am<\/span><\/span> on Saturday<\/span><\/span> in the lobby of the Palace Road building. We will travel to the event site together.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Meet us there! Here is the address: 1306 Hancock Street, Suite 100 Quincy, MA 02169<\/span><\/div>\n
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We will be volunteering until 4pm<\/span><\/span>. You should bring water and a lunch or snack.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Can’t make it this Saturday<\/span><\/span>? Join us on 3\/18.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Saturday, February 18th<\/span><\/span>:<\/span><\/div>\n
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*Successful Job Hunting Strategies for School Librarians:<\/u>
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Brought to you by MSLA-SIG (Massachusetts School Library Association – Student Interest Group)<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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11:00am<\/span><\/span> , School of Management Building, Room 222
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Join your fellow SLIS<\/span> students for a career event brought to you by MSLA-SIG. Meet a panel of Simmons alumni and library professionals who will share career tips and advice to set you on the path to success! Learn what these librarians look for when hiring and hear from recent grads about their job search. All students and alumni are welcome to attend. Snacks and refreshments will be served!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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Monday, February 20th<\/span><\/span>:<\/span>
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Spectra Welcome Event :<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/i>
\nBrought to you by Spectra<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n
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5:45pm – 7:45pm<\/span><\/span>, SLIS<\/span> Student Lounge<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Join us for our first meeting as we chat about goals for the semester and eat some free pizza! Learn about the group, the events we have planned, and get to know the officers. We look forward to seeing you there!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Wednesday, February 22nd<\/span><\/span>:<\/span>
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Howard Lim Presents: Boston Open Data Portal & Usability Feedback Session:<\/u>
\n<\/span>Brought to you by UXPA@Simmons (User Experience Professionals Association)<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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4:00pm – 5:00pm<\/span><\/span>, Collaboratory (P-314)
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Join UXPA@Simmons for an introduction to our group and careers in user experience. An update on the Boston Open Data Portal by the City of Boston and interactive usability feedback session will follow. Please sign up for free tickets at the following link: https:\/\/uxpa-opendata.eventbrite.com <\/a>
\nSnacks will be provided!
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Thursday, February 23rd<\/span><\/span>:<\/span>
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*Introduction to the Academy of Certified Archivist:<\/u>
\n<\/span>Brought to you by SCoSAA (Student Chapter of the Society of American Archivists)<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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6:00pm – 7:00pm<\/span><\/span>, School of Management Building, Room 222<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Dr. Mott R. Linn, Jr. (Immediate Past President<\/span> of the ACA) will present on the benefits of becoming a certified archivist through the Academy of Certified Archivist.
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\nThursday, February 23rd<\/span><\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

*Wikipedia Reference Check Event:<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Brought to you by Laura Saunders & The Boston Public Library<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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6:00pm – 8:00pm<\/span><\/span>, SLIS<\/span> Tech Lab (P-213)
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Kick-off Panel with Wikipedia experts Phoebe Ayers and Cory Chainsman.
\nLibrarians and LIS students will edit and check references for flagged Wikipedia articles.
\nSnacks and drinks will be served!
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Friday, February 24th<\/span><\/span>:<\/span>
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Radical Cataloging & Zine Workshop:<\/u>
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Brought to you by PLG (The Progressive Librarians Guild)<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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6:30pm – 8:30pm<\/span><\/span>, Beatley Library (L-225)
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Join PLG in Beatley Library to discuss Radical Cataloging with Beatley cataloger, Andrew Clark. Andrew created a unique cataloging technique to address the needs of Beatley’s growing Zine collection. Hear a short presentation, ask questions, then join us for a zine making workshop, focusing on folding and binding techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Saturday, February 25th<\/span><\/span>:<\/span>
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Tufts Hirsch Health Sciences & Boston Athenaeum Tour:<\/u>
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Brought to you by SLA@Simmons (Special Libraries Association)<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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10:30am – 2:00pm<\/span><\/span>, Meet in Palace Road Lobby
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Join SLA@Simmons for a library tour of the Tufts Hirsch Health Sciences Library followed by a tour of the Boston Athenaeum!\u00a0 We’ll hear from Library staff about what they do and how they do it and get a peek at their impressive facilities. Goodie bags and fun will be provided, so don’t miss out!<\/span><\/p>\n

We will meet at the Palace Road Building at 10:30am<\/span><\/span> on Saturday, February 25th and proceed to the tours. We should end at or before 2:00pm<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

The tour is free, but all participants are responsible for their own
\ntransportation fees. Sign up through our Eventbrite now<\/a>! Spots are limited, so first come, first serve.<\/p>\n

Contact sla@simmons.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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