SLA at Simmons is currently looking to fill several positions for the 2012-2013 school year!

Who we are and what we do:

The Special Libraries Association Student Group, established in 1971 as the first student group chartered by the parent organization, hosts meetings and seminars on topics of the members' choice, helping to lead to a full understanding of special librarianship. Through these activities, and those of the SLA New England, students become familiar with all aspects of SLA and have the opportunity to meet many of the local members.

What is SLA?

SLA is made up of a diverse group of people from these areas:

• Law firms, emerging technology and start-up businesses, specialized academic libraries, art libraries, architecture libraries, taxonomy and indexing services, advertising firms, health-care and hospital services, knowledge management, EPA libraries, and solo librarians.

 

Why run for SLA?

• Networking opportunities are wonderful (with faculty, students and professionals).
• Be a leader and a spokesperson for student issues and concerns.
• Plan events that you've always wanted (past events include tours, panels and lectures, dine-around and networking opportunities).
• Good leadership and practical experience for your resume.

Current Openings:

• President - The President works as the main intermediary between SLA@Simmons and students, sending emails and replying to questions. The President is also the intermediary between SLA New England, sitting in on monthly meetings (or calling in usually), and is in contact with the group advisor. With the help of the rest of the SLA@Simmons team, the president works to organize events, tours and panels reaching out to the appropriate contacts and overseeing the process.

• Vice-President - The Vice-President helps manage the organization of the group and watches the calendar to make sure all steps for events are on track. The Vice-President also helps plan events by contacting appropriate persons, and sometimes making posters or setting up Eventbrite pages, etc.

• Secretary - The secretary takes minutes at meetings,  organizes the groups Google Docs and sets up internal surveys and polls. The secretary also helps run and organize events.

If you have any question about the positions feel free to email us at [email protected]!