Written By: Michelle Sosa and Genevieve Hammang Edited By: Adina Vega Image of the San Diego Convention Center This year, ALA hosted its annual conference in San Diego, CA, where librarians from all over the nation gather to share their ideas, promote new services, discover new publications, and more. The Read more
Written By: Adina Vega Edited By: Michelle Sosa and Genevieve Hammang My Library Is… is a virtual campaign promoting the Illinois Library System. Libraries, regardless of their size, profoundly impact lives and communities. Each library, librarian, and aspiring librarian has a unique story. These stories are not just narratives but Read more
Written By: Michelle Sosa Edited By: Adina Vega and Marlinda Gallardo This year, the University of Michigan (UofM) graciously hosted the annual Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership Symposium, which is a program designed to elevate and empower ARL’s Kaleidoscope Program recipients through hands-on engagement and panel discussions with a Read more
Written By: Anthony ElizondoEdited By: Adina Vega As a child, my local public library played a significant role in my life. Whether it was checking out books with my late grandfather about dog breeds and animals in Africa or doing my homework in the library after school, waiting for my Read more
Written By: Marisa Lee Students, have you ever wondered about the benefits of professional organization membership? The Special Libraries Association (SLA) offers student membership for just $10 USD annually! With membership, you have access to member networks, mentorship, and much more. Here’s a great example of what the SLA San Read more
Written by: Gabrielle S. Vasquez BatesEdited by: Adina Vega and Jenny Roach As librarians, we are keepers of stories. We read, research, write, create, share, educate, and archive. In light of current events surrounding the LGBTQIA community, we can choose to be pessimistic or we can celebrate. I choose to Read more
Written by: Gabrielle S. Vasquez Bates Edited by: Adina Vega and Jenny Roach A long time ago in a galaxy far away (California), George Lucas created what would become some of the most iconic characters in pop culture. With newer Star Wars projects, like The Mandalorian, new fans are being Read more
Written by: Marisa Lee Our Fall 2022 program focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in libraries continued on October 17 with a conversation with SJSU iSchool faculty member, Dr. Michele Villagran, whose research centers on cultural intelligence, diversity and inclusion. In 2014, Dr. Villagran founded CulturalCo, LLC, a Read more
Written by Ghoul-brielle S. Bates Pumpkin lattes are steaming, sweaters are being dusted off, the leaves are changing colors and the temperatures have begun to drop (except in California). Now that it’s Fall, some of us are preparing for Halloween celebrations. In case you need a little inspiration, let’s take Read more
Farewell to the blog team…and a huge thank you!
Still unsure about how to seek opportunities? Listen to Deb Hunt.
Houston we have a … Star Party!
Need advice about the MLIS program? Our graduating SLASC members are here to give you advice!
November is here, and do you know what that means? It’s Dinovember! Military libraries like the Combat Center Library and Shadow Mountain Branch Library in 29 Palms, California, are celebrating the fun and awesomeness that comes from dinosaurs!
Take a look at some of the groundbreaking and historic women who have made a lasting impact in special libraries.
Missed Dr. Stephens’ September presentation, “On Finding Joy”? No problem! This blog recaps all the important details from that event! There’s enough joy for everyone!
Marketing is what makes the libraries go round and round. But how should special libraries market themselves and most importantly, to whom?
Authors: Max Gonzalez Burdick, Sarah Walters & Sereen Suleiman Wow! Words alone cannot describe what an incredible presentation A Night At The Circus was. For those of you who missed this event, do not fret, the SLASC Blog Team has you covered! Read below to find out what happened! Also, Read more
Check out what the Marine Corps Combat Center Library did for Valentine’s Day 2021! What did your library do? Post your comments below! -Max Gonzalez Burdick
From all of us at SLASC…
To block or not to block? That is the question many librarians contend with in deciding to filter users’ internet access. Although people might associate filtering with school and public libraries, “the issue of filtering Internet content is not just a public or school library issue. Academic, community colleges, and Read more