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SIMSA Fall Potluck!


Its that time of year again, that time where everyone brings a bunch of tupperware for us all to share. The food in the tupperware… not the tupperware itself. First take time to give thanks with your family (blood or otherwise) this weekend, and then come celebrate with us on Tuesday!

Come one come all to a lovely feast in the SIM common room on October 13th, 2015 at Noon until the food is cold or gone.

Here is a link to the google sign-up if you’d like to contribute to this delicious feast!

Please note if there are any allergens in your culinary creations, or if they are going to be particularly suited to any dietary restrictions.

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Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Info Session – September 21st

In this information session, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) representatives will outline employment opportunities within the CSIS Information Management Division for MLIS students and graduates.

Currently, there are two employment opportunities at CSIS for MLIS students:

Incoming students can apply for Position A:

  • CO-OP/Internship PROGRAM – 4 month work term during completion of your MLIS program (NOTE: this position would count for the extended work placement for INFO 0590 Practicum)

Potential 2016 graduates can apply for Position B:

  • GRADUATE PROGRAM – 12 month work term after MLIS Program completion.

Those interested in these positions are encouraged to attend this session. Information will be also provided concerning security clearance the application process and timeline. There will be a question and answer period.

This event will be held in Room 430, Jacob Slonim Conference Room, Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Ave at 12:00 pm – 1:30 on September 21st, 2015.

Visit their website for more information about CSIS in general: https://www.csis.gc.ca/bts/role-en.php

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Orientation Masterpost

OrientationCOMPLETED

 

Hey friends!!

It’s been a busy week full of introductions, overviews, and information overload. Here’s a list of items we went over during orientation in order to add some structure to the chaos that probably is your brain right now:

  • Here’s the Tips n’ Tricks presentation.
  • A link to the list of Lindsay McNiff’s Academic Support Series sessions being offered this year, and a link to the sign up form.
  • A link to Robert Wooden’s Professional & Personal Development sessions which you sign up for using myCareer via myDal.
  • Associations and their available positions can be viewed through the Associations tab.
  • If you haven’t yet, add one (or all) of the SIMSA exec to Facebook so that we can add you to the closed MLIS Facebook group!
  • Follow our various social media accounts (links to the right) to stay updated on SIMSA happenings throughout the year.
  • Before your SIM Common Room access can be granted, you need to set your PIN: After picking up your DalCard, log in to the DalCard online system using your NetID and password (if you do not have a NetID, you must create one here). Once your PIN is set, contact Kim Humes (sim@dal.ca) to complete your access.
  • Return your Address forms to Kim Humes by September 15th – the form is in your mailbox in the SIM common room.
  • Return your nametags to the pink box in the SIM lobby, please.
  • Check out this interactive campus map if you’re having trouble finding a building or service.
  • And finally, don’t forget to attend the SIMSA Annual General Meeting  on September 18th where we will be filling positions on various committees. There’s gonna be food!

We hope that orientation has been an informative, fun, and overall invigorating experience for all of you. We look forward to chatting, helping, complaining, and learning with all of you in the coming year 🙂

 

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Associations, Committees, and Extra-Curricular Activities–Oh My!

Joining an association is a great way to get involved, meet other students, develop skills, and get to know more about certain aspects of librarianship. We’ve updated the links under the Associations tab to include short descriptions of each associations activities, focuses,and current executive, as well as positions which they will be looking to fill in the new year.

There are plenty of open positions for incoming students, and still more are open to continuing and outgoing students.

Take a look at each association and their parent to see what might interest you. Representatives will be present at the SIM Luncheon / Associations Display at 11:30 on September 11th to answer any questions that you may have.

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