2015 Internet Librarian Conference

Thanks to Jean Bedord for this announcement. Good news!  Information Today, the organizer of Internet Librarian Conference 2015, is again  generously extending a special rate to SJSU School of Information for this annual conference. The theme this year is "Morph:  Exploring New Roles & Directions for the Info Service Biz". The full 3 day conference is $499 for Early Bird registration and $549 after Sept. 25.  Full program…

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The Ultimate Team Project: Presenting at a Library Conference

The Ultimate Team Project: Presenting at a Library Conference by Sara Kelso If you are a library student or a newly minted MLIS-degreed, bonafide “master of library and information science,” you have probably given some thought to what comes next in your career pursuits. It is possible you already follow blogs and listservs, read journals, have a LinkedIn profile, and…

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Attend the ALASC/SLISConnect Social at ALA – Saturday June 29th 7:00pm

Attending ALA? If so, please add the ALASC / SLISConnect Social to your plans. Conveniently scheduled after the SLIS reception and located just a few blocks away, SLIS students and alumni are invited to join us at The Elephant and Castle on North Wabash starting at 7:00pm. This is a time to sit back and relax with fellow SLIS students…

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ALA Midwinter Coffee Hour and Seattle Public Library Tour

Heading to ALA Midwinter or live near the Seattle Area? Join ALASC and SLISConnect for coffee at Seattle’s Best Coffee and a guided tour at the Seattle Public Library! Monday, January 28th Seattle’s Best Coffee – 4th Ave. & Spring St. (Directly across the St. from the Central Library) 10:00am-11:00am Seattle Public Library Tour 11:00am-1:00pm Seattle Public Library – Central Library…

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Register Now for ALA Midwinter – Hotels Are Filling Up Fast

Are you registered to attend ALA 2013 Midwinter? If you plan to go, don't wait to register--hotels are filling up fast. Register for ALA Midwinter! Right now, lodging options are already limited to the Hyatt, Fairmont and 1-2 other hotels. And as anyone who's attended ALA conferences in the past can tell you, the discount on room rates alone is…

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