Events

Join SLASC for a conversation with SJSU iSchool graduates who served on the SLASC Executive Committee when they were students. They’ll share about their past work with SLASC and where their careers have taken them since graduation. Panelists include Lauren Kime, JonLuc Christensen, Tina Kremzner-Hsing, and Amy Nykamp. To register: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf-CupjotGNCwW0xqSGiOi8nMIwvXEtld

Join the Special Libraries Association Student Chapter (SLASC) in testing your knowledge of all things special libraries! If you are worried about not knowing anything, we recommend a quick browse through the Special Libraries Association's website. However, don't fret if you don't have a chance to study up ahead of Read more…

Please join SLASC on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 PM Pacific for a presentation and conversation with Megan Rosenbloom about her book Dark Archives: A Librarian’s Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin. Attendees who attend live will have a chance to win a copy Read more…

Join SLASC on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 PM Pacific for a conversation with Angelica Hernandez about her work on the Digitizing The Barrio archive project for the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (of Chicago). Angelica Hernandez is the archivist for the Puerto Rican Cultural Center’s Digitizing The Barrio archive project. Read more…

Have you ever wondered about how music gets preserved throughout the decades? Join SLASC and SAASC for a conversation with Julieta Garcia, an archivist at the International Guitar Research Archives, to learn more about one of the world's largest collections of guitar sheet music. When: September 25, 2024 6:30-7:30pm PST Read more…

Join us on October 17th 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 Read more…

Have you ever wondered what memory work looks like after violence? Please join SLASC and SAASC for a co-hosted talk with Hannah Whelan, Associate Director (formerly Digital Archivist) of Texas After Violence (TAV)—a community-based archive dedicated to understanding the impacts of state violence on individuals, families, and communities. Please register Read more…

Join us for an engaging session where a panel of SLA professionals will share essential insights to help students succeed in their careers. Each speaker will highlight a key aspect of working in special libraries, offering valuable advice and perspectives from their own experiences. While SLA’s role in the profession Read more…

Join us for an exciting journey into The Merril Collection, led by Lucas Emirzian from the Toronto Public Library. Explore over 85,000 items of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction, including rare books, graphic novels, pulp magazines, and more. Learn how this remarkable collection preserves the legacy of speculative storytelling, Read more…

Struggling with a specific ePort competency? Not sure how to choose the best artifacts? You're not alone! Join us for a Q&A session with MLIS alum Laura Dowell, where we'll break down the different ePort competencies and answer all your burning questions. Whether you're feeling stuck on a particular comp Read more…

Join us for a conversation with Matthew Housch, Curator of Collections and Archives at the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Matthew will walk us through the work of preserving the historical treasures of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Hear firsthand about the unique challenges involved in maintaining these Read more…