The bookbags have arrived! These beauties are made from hardy materials to withstand a life of heavy books. Make a purchase for yourself or buy one for a friend. Proceeds will go to support future student projects.
Dal Reads
The 2014 Dal Reads shortlist has been announced! The three contenders are:
1. Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore – Robin Sloan
2. The Antagonist – Lynn Coady
3. Reality Boy – A.S. King
(Personally, my vote would go to the book about a secret society, mysterious books, and the power of Google… but that’s just me.)
If you’re interested in helping to organize this campus-wide reading event, contact Marlo MacKay at marlo.mackay@dal.ca
“SIMagination” for sale – $10
This year, as a fundraiser, SIMSA has compiled and published a book of creative works by students in the School of Information Management. Thank you for your contributions! “Simagination” is now for sale in the common room. We hope that students – especially those graduating! – will make a wonderful commemorative purchase.
The Special Libraries Association (SLA)
The Dalhousie Student Chapter of the Special Libraries Association aims to provide networking and professional development opportunities for students interested in the special library field. This encompasses a huge array of libraries, from government departmental libraries, to small unique libraries, to special collections, and so much more.
The Dalhousie Student Chapter of the SLA organizes networking events, excursions, workshops, panel discussions, and tours of special libraries in the Halifax area.
The 2014-2015 Executive Members are:
Carlisle Kent – Co-Chair
Valerie Collins – Technical Co-Chair
Kaitlin Haley – External Communications Co-Chair
Tamara Proulx – Internal Communications Co-Chair
Alyssa Dawson – Treasurer
This is a great way to get involved without stretching your calendar, as time commitment is moderate. You do not have to be a member of the Special Libraries Association to attend SLA events. For more information or to get involved in the SLA, come to the first meeting in September (TBA) where there will be a quick intro, discussion of the open positions, and then an election. Members of the SLA will also be at the Associations Display during Orientation Week. You can also visit the Dalhousie SLA website or e-mail Carlisle Kent at carlisle.kent@dal.ca for more information.
The Canadian Library Association (CLA)
The Dalhousie Student Chapter of the Canadian Library Association is comprised of members who are currently pursuing their Masters of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) degree at Dalhousie University’s School of Information Management (SIM).
The Canadian Library Association is the national association that represents those who work in or advocate for Canada’s estimated 21,000 libraries. CLA members work in college, university, public, special (corporate, non-profit, and government), and school libraries. Members also sit on boards of public libraries, work for companies that provide goods and services to libraries, or are students in graduate level or community college programs.
You do not have to be a member of the Canadian Library Association (CLA) to attend general meetings, or to participate in events or programs. However, if you wish to become a member of the Dalhousie CLA Student Chapter, you must become a member of the CLA.
The 2014-2015 Executive Members are:
Megan O’Brien & Jennie Thompson (Co-chairs)
Heather Reid (Secretary)
Heather Campbell (Treasurer)
In Fall 2014, CLA will be looking to fill two (2) First Year Representative positions.
You can contact dalhousiecla@gmail.com or visit http://cladalhousie.wordpress.com/ for more information.
The Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management (DJIM)
The Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management is a student-led initiative aimed at publishing Dalhousie graduate student work of the highest quality and significance in all areas of management. DJIM supports interdisciplinary collaboration and offers experience in all aspects of publishing.
The Editorial Team consists of:
- Carlisle Kent – Co-Chair
- Dom Taylor – Editorial Chair
- Andrea Kampen – Technical Chair
- Christina Meagher – Public Relations Chair
- Natalie Janssens – Communications Chair
- Amir Rashti – Treasurer
There will be five (5) positions open to incoming students in September 2014, including:
- Co-chair
- Editorial co-chair
- PR Co-chair
- Communications Co-chair
- Technical Co-chair
How to get involved:
In September, applications will be accepted from all the schools in the Faculty of Management. The new members to the board will be announced in early October. Additionally, there are lots of opportunities to get involved in the publishing process, including volunteering as peer reviewers, copy editors, and section editors. For more information, please visit http://ojs.library.dal.ca/djim/index, or contact Carlisle at carlisle.kent@dal.ca.