SLA Student Chapter | September 2024 Newsletter
Learn about upcoming Special Libraries Association events!
Read on to discover how you can participate in upcoming iSchool opportunities.
MEMBERSHIP
Check out our Current Leadership page to meet the iSchool students on the Fall 2024 SLASC Executive Committee.
Are you a recent graduate or planning to graduate this December? We're seeking individuals interested in mentoring current SJSU students who are exploring careers in special libraries. If you're interested, please contact us at sjsu.slasc@gmail.com.
If you're a student considering a career in special libraries and would like to connect with professionals in the field, don't hesitate to reach out to sjsu.slasc@gmail.com.
SLA & Special Libraries related Events & News
September 2024
CDCR Libraries: Getting Started in State Service
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (PST)
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Banned Books Week
When: September 22-28, 2024
Get Involved
October 2024
Tour of the SFO Museum with Julie Takata, Curator in Charge of Collections Management
Date: October 6, 2024
Time: 10am – 12pm (PST)
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CLA 2024 Annual Conference
When: October 17-19, 2024
Where: Pasadena, CA
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Celebrating 100 Years of the SF Bay Area Community
When: October 18, 2024 from 6-8pm PST
Where: The World Affairs Council, San Francisco
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Events & Programming
Join us for a captivating panel discussion featuring experienced medical librarians from the University of California San Francisco and Stanford Lane Medical Library. Discover the dynamic world of medical librarianship and learn about the diverse career paths available in this exciting field. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of a career as a medical librarian.
Date/Time: October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm (PST)
Missed a previous event? Check out our event archive on the website here.
BLOG
The SLASC Blog Team has four new blog posts to present this month.
Genevieve Hammang wrote about The ArQuives: Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archives, an incredible resource for research into queer history. Explore the ArQuives here.
Michelle Sosa interviewed Jeff Whalen, Long Beach Public Libary’s special collections librarian. Read about his story and his podcast here.
Adina Vega reported on the National Library Service (NLS) and its many resources for those who cannot read traditional print because of a visual, physical, or reading disability. Read more about these services here.
Laura Dowell reviewed her trip to the University of Rhode Island for the Special Libraries Association Annual Conference. You can read about her experience here. Thank you for your contribution, Laura!
Getting to Know You!
We're on a mission to build an even stronger chapter, and that means understanding what YOU find most interesting in the world of special libraries. Are you passionate about healthcare information access? Maybe you're fascinated by the legal research resources available in specialized settings. Perhaps you see yourself working in a museum or corporate library someday!
No matter your specific interests, we want to hear from you. This quick survey (only 5 minutes!) will help us tailor future programs and events to your needs and aspirations.
Your voice matters! Take the survey and help shape the chapter's future!
Take Our SLA Poll
Thanks, and keep an eye out for even more exciting SLASC events!