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Descriptor News / Descriptor Spring 2012

Successful Interviewing: A How-to Guide

by Stacey Nordlund In early February, 2012, I attended an Ontario Library Association conference session on the topic of interview skills. The presentation was given by a public librarian, Yvonne Patch, from the Hamilton Public Library, and an academic librarian, Jim Brett, of the University of Guelph Library. The session was informative and the presenters’ recommendations are an excellent starting…

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March 26, 2012

Descriptor News / Descriptor Spring 2012

Gaining Practical Experience for the Real World

by Amanda Heath As students, gaining experience while working on the MLIS is a priority for many of us. We participate in internships or volunteer in settings that allow us to practice putting our theoretical knowledge to work, only to discover at times that the task of doing so is not so easy. Another way to gain best practices in…

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March 26, 2012

ALASC News / Events / SJSU iSchool

Don’t Forget: SF Happy Hour Thursday

Join other ALASC members and SLISer's while winding down for Happy Hour ALASC March Happy Hour Meet-Up When: Thursday, Mar 22, 2012 Time: 5-7 PM Location: Park Chalet, Golden Gate Park (map) RSVP on Facebook or to sjsualasc@gmail.com so we know to look for you. Join ALASC & SLIS students for Happy Hour! Please RSVP on…

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March 21, 2012

ALASC News / Events / SJSU iSchool

Meet Barbara Stripling Wed 3/21

ALASC Welcomes ALA Presidential Candidate Barbara Stripling for a Virtual Town Meeting Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Save the Date! Join us March 21st at 5:00pm PST via Collaborate for a great opportunity to meet and interact with ALA Presidential Candidate Barbara Stripling. During this virtual Town Hall meeting Barbara will enlighten us with her vision for transforming ALA, transforming libraries…

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March 20, 2012

ALASC News / Events / SJSU iSchool

Second Life Mixer!

COME PARTY WITH THE SJSU SLIS STUDENT CHAPTERS MARCH 22, 2012 6PM-8PM Join us in Second Life for an evening of fun and entertainment! Come meet other SLIS students, play games, share interests, visit Paris, and dance the night away! Meet us at the VCARA Senate in Second Life http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SJSU%20SLIS/104/27/33 New to Second Life? Set up…

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March 15, 2012

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