SLA Rhode Island

SLA RI Special Meeting

G’Day Mates,   Penelope Campbell, President of the Australian - New Zealand Special Libraries Association Chapter is visiting our New England states,  and is  sharing her time to give us a talk about Vital Digital Tools they are using. You are invited to come for a special night of camaraderie, fun, and learning from our colleagues from "down under."          Please RSVP by Monday May 15, to Cherine Whitney cherinewhitney@cox.net with phone number and email,  and she will send you directions to her place. There is a small charge to offset light refreshments.   Cheryl R. Banick, Past President  SLA - RI Chapter

 

RI Chapter SLA/URI-GSLIS Fall Event

Hello All, you are invited to our -

 

 

SLA RI Chapter Fall Event

Jointly sponsored by SLA RI and URI GSLIS

 

November 16, 2011 at 6:30pm

Galanti Lounge (3^rd floor)

URI Library, Kingston, RI

 

Join the SLA RI Chapter, the URI Student Group of SLA, and other members of the URI GSLIS community for an evening of networking with your present and future colleagues.  Students of URI’s Special Library Services class will also present a poster session and discuss their insights into special librarianship. 

 

Light refreshments will be provided.

 

 

SLA members: $10

GSLIS students & members between jobs: $5

General: $15

 

Replies by November 3, or other inquiries to Sybil Akins:

sma41777@gmail.com or call (401) 783-0953

 

Send payment by check to: SLA -RI,

 c/o 153 B Winter St Wakefield RI, 02879

 

 

 Cheryl R. Banick, Past President SLA RI Chapter

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RI Chapter November Dine-around

Daylight Savings Has Ended!  But Our Dine Around’s Have Not!! Start the Holiday Season by joining fellow professionals on November 9th at 6p at The Mews Tavern, 456 Main Street, Wakefield RI, phone 401-783-9370, website is at http://www.mewstavern.com/

Kindly reserve a spot at the table by ***Friday November 4th*** with Cherine Whitney by  e-mail to cherinewhitney@cox.net.

 

 "Dine Arounds" are smaller, more casual dinners where you can connect with SLA colleagues while having a good time!  Professionals from out of town have a special invitation to meet local librarians. There is no charge for this event beyond what you eat and drink.  Walk-ins are always welcome, if you can't reserve in time.

Cheryl R. Banick, Past President SLA-RI Chapter

WHOI job opening

From the SLA/CBOS list

 

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Data Library and Archives (part of the MBLWHOI Library)  is searching for an Information Systems Associate II/III  - Data Librarian to join their team. This is a regular full-time position and is eligible for benefits.


JOB SUMMARY:

Provide leadership in digital library initiatives, informatics, and data management. Collaborate with scientists and data managers on informatics and data projects; design and develop library systems and databases, develop web applications; work collaboratively with staff on projects and maintenance of current systems, including cruise data database, the Integrated Library System (ILS) Voyager and the institutional repository WHOAS.

Typical computing skills might include content mangement systems (Drupal), relational database systems (MySQL) and programming languages (Ruby, Java). Willingness to occasionally go to sea is highly desirable.

Performs other related duties as required.

Complete position description and application are available here

SLA/RI September Dine-Around

Hello all,

I hope we have all recuperated from the Tropical Storm Irene.

Come join colleagues and friends for a drink or bite to eat at our first dinearound of the season.

 

 

 

Kindly reserve a seat at the table with Cherine Whitney cherinewhitney#cox.net by  Friday Sept. 9

 

Ladder 133 Sports Bar and Grill

Ladder 133.com

133 Douglas Ave

Providence, RI 02908

 

401-272-7427

 

Thanks,

Cherine Whitney Past President  RI Chapter of SLA 2009-2011

 

 

The next Dinearound will be Nov. 16 at the Mews Tavern in Wakefield.

Mew Tavern

456 Main Street

Wakefield, RI

 

 

401-783-9370

www.mewstavern.com

 

 

 

SLA/RI June program

Brief Notes about the program

 

1. Pre-Presentation

Food and drinks for about 10 people. Mingling with SLA members and Penelope Campbell and guest.

1. Penelope Campbell, President SLA ANZ Chapter, Presentation
   1. Solo Librarian

                                                               i.      Delivers research related materials directly to the researchers as new materials are discovered.

                                                             ii.      The need for efficiency in time and money to deliver the best materials at the lowest cost.

                                                            iii.      Difficulties of working alone, staying relevant and maintaining small budget.

1. Tools and resources
2. International policy resources
3. Alternative/combined search engine services

                                                               i.      Alternative example: Gigablast

                                                             ii.      Combined example: Bingle

1. Rss feed resources

                                                               i.      Google Reader

                                                             ii.      Yahoo Pipes (more than an rss feed service)

1. Email Alerts

                                                               i.      Watch That Page

                                                             ii.      Google Alerts

1. Many free resources for librarians

                                                               i.      TicTocs

1. Questions

                                                               i.      Privacy of these services

                                                             ii.      Reliability

 

Written by Alex Burnett

URI GSLIS Beta Phi Mu Award Ceremony

Receiving Beta Phi Mu at the Annual URI GSLIS Spring Gathering was the greatest honor I have received so far in my academic career. I felt lucky to be rewarded for my hard work in the MSLIS program and was happy to receive the honor from Dr. Herb Carson and other members of the URI Chapter of Beta Phi Mu. While my professional career lies mostly in front of me, having only just begun, I have this honor to remind me of the importance of the library profession, and how it should be carried out. I will use the knowledge gained in my education, along with the guiding principles of the Beta Phi Mu organization to guide me in my professional service to others.

 

Written by Alex Burnett

SLA/RI Spring 2011 Newsletter

Download 2011 Spring Newsletter

SLA Rhode Island Brendel Award 2011

Not so long ago, in 2008, the Student Chapter of the Special Library Association was formed at URI's GSLIS.  I was privileged to be the first President of that student chapter.  This year's Alice Brendel Award recipient, Jenn Burdick, is the current President of the Student Chapter.   I was honored to present this award to Jennifer at the GSLIS Annual Dinner on April 1^st. 

Jennifer was an outstanding choice to receive the Brendel Award.   She received her undergraduate degree from Providence College.   Jenn is a full time graduate student at URI, and  is pursuing a dual degree,  in History as well as Library and Information Science.    In the summer of 2010 Jenn completed the requirements to become a Certified Genealogist.  In addition to all her academic pursuits, she works full time for Brown University, in the Department of Bio-Med Facilities Planning and Operations.   I hold Jenn in the highest regard,  not only  for these achievements, but because I know she will continue to represent  the best attributes of a special librarian  -  dedication and  commitment to her work  combined with   advocating  the progressive advancement of our profession.  

It was my pleasure to give this award to Jenn, and the symmetry of our circumstances made it just a bit more special for me, as I fondly remember Cherine giving me this award in 2009.  I know you all join me in wishing Jenn the best, and knowing that she will continue her outstanding job as an advocate of the Special Library Association, and our RI Chapter. 

 

Liisa Laine

President Elect, RI Chapter

SLA RI May Dinearound

Hello all,

Happy Spring!!!

 

Back by popular demand, we have our May dinearound at the Mews Tavern, Wakefield RI. We had 11 folks at the Dec. 15 dinearound, our biggest attendance yet!

 

So, kindly put this on your calendar and have a great time with all.

 

 

RI Chapter of the SLA Out of the Library Dine Arounds 2011  6:00 PM

 

Kindly join us every 2^nd or 3^rd Wednesday of the month, at 6:00 PM at a restaurant of our choice. If you are visiting from out of town and want to meet the local librarians, or want  to simply gather with instate librarians, or want to join our fun, fabulous energetic chapter, then this dutch treat is the event for you. if you can only make it for a limited time please feel free to do so. (E.g., come early for a quick drink, or come later and join us for dinner, or come for both!)

There is no charge for this event beyond what you eat and drink, but we would appreciate it if you could register 3 days before the event if you plan to attend so we can make a reservation (under the name Special Libraries Association). Walk-ins are always welcome, however.

 

 

 

Register with Cherine Whitney, President cherinewhitney#cox.net by Friday May 6.

 

Links are provided below for more information

 

 

May 11, 2011

 

The Mews Tavern    456 Main Street Wakefield RI 02879   401-783-9370

www.mewstavern.com

RI Chapter April Dine-Around

Spring showers bring pretty flowers!!  Come say goodbye to Winter and hello to Spring with fellow professionals on April 20th at 6p at Fat Belly’s Irish Pub and Grille, 254 Old Forge Road, Warwick RI, phone 401-884-2112.  http://Fatbellyspub.com.

 

Kindly reserve a spot at the table by ***Thursday April 13th*** with Cherine Whitney by e-mail to cherinewhitney@cox.net.

 

 "Dine Arounds" are smaller, more casual dinners where you can connect with SLA colleagues while having a good time!  Professionals from out of town have a special invitation to meet local librarians. There is no charge for this event beyond what you eat and drink.  Walk-ins are always welcome, if you can't reserve in time.

 

Cheryl R. Banick, Past President SLA-RI Chapter