Monday, March 12, 2007

Networking chances at DU & downtown March 28

GSLIS student have two opportunities to network Wednesday, March 28:

* The Library & Information Science Student Association is presenting Association Night at 4:15 p.m. in Crown 340. Students can meet representatives from a variety of library-related associations (CALL, ILA, ISLMA, SLA), which can help provide professional development opportunities.

* SLA Illinois is presenting "Special Libraries: Leading the Way: Trends and Best Practices in the Information Professional Role" at 5 p.m. at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson, Chicago.

The session focuses on how information professionals can define and communicate a vision of their role and the value of the information center to stakeholders within their organizations. Patricia Currie, Training and Applications Consultant at Thomson Scientific, will present.

COST:
Members: $35
Non-Members: $40
Students/Seeking Employment/Retired: $20

Please be aware of the SLA Illinois Chapter No-Show and No-Cash policies for meetings.
Please RSVP via Survey Monkey by 9 p.m. March 26. Student registrations are being underwritten by Scott Marriott and Marriott Consulting so students can attend for free.

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