SJSU SLIS students, are you attending the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color this September in Kansas City, MO and/or the California Library Association Conference to be held from November 2-4, 2012 in San Jose, CA? If so, consider taking LIBR 298: Trendspotting and Professional Socialization with Patty Wong (sections 07/08 for JCLC; sections 16/17 for CLA).
JCLC
Instructor Patty Wong will host an insider’s view of the conference as the platform for the course. Students will learn more about various styles and techniques about networking, craft a short introduction in meeting new colleagues, engage in dialogue with a number of library leaders in tailored and more intimate conversations during class sessions held at the conference, participate actively in conference sessions, and earn a one unit credit for participation. Conference will be held from September 19-23, class sessions will be held daily. Early bird registration closes July 11. For more information on the course or the conference, please contact Patty Wong at pattywong61@comcast.net   JCLC information is available at: http://jclc-conference.org/ This conference is open to everyone – if you are interested in working with communities of color and becoming more active in professional associations with a stronger focus on inclusion, this opportunity is for you!
CLA
Using the CLA Conference as the framework, students will learn more about CLA and how to get involved in professional association work, network with key CLA leaders and other colleagues, participate in conversations with CLA and California library and community members through class sessions, and attend the CLA trade show. Students will receive one unit credit. For more information on the course or the conference, please contact Instructor Patty Wong at pattywong61@comcast.net Conference participation is open to all; students receive a discount rate on registration – http://www.cla-net.org/
If you are interested in becoming more involved as a volunteer with the profession or practicing your skills in meeting others or becoming more acquainted with future potential career prospects, this course may be just right for you!
