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Student Opportunity at UNYSLA Spring Meeting

STUDENTS:

• Do you have trouble speaking in front of a crowd?
• Do you talk too fast and say the words “uh”, “um”, and “sooo” every ten seconds?

Then this is the right conference/unconference for you!

In the morning, we will discuss presentation and communication skills. The afternoon will be an unconference, a chance for you to discuss the issues that are important to you and to learn from peers and professionals in your industry.  

Apply now to be a student shadow or note taker and attend free of charge. We are looking for students who would like to introduce our presenters and write a short article for the UNYSLA website. We are also looking for students that are interested in taking notes during our unconference sessions.

Deadline for applying is April 16th.

Download Student Shadow Application (PDF)

Registration for UNYSLA Spring Meeting is Open!

Are you comfortable speaking in front of a group? Can you make effective and compelling arguments to your audience? Do you have issues and topics you’d like to discuss with your information professional peers?  Then join us for a day of communication: Speak, Share, Learn

We’ll spend the morning developing our presentation skills with Susan McCartney and Bill Grieshober of the New York State Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College. Strong speaking skills can help you shine at your next interview, look good to management, and build your confidence. 

And in the afternoon? That’s your call. We’ll start our UnConference, discussing the topics and issues that are most relevant to your professional life.

See more details and register on our Events Page.

UNYSLA Spring Meeting Hotel Deal

Are you attending the spring UNYSLA meeting, Speak , Share, Learn: An UNYSLA Conference & UnConference?
Of course you are! For those needing accommodations for the night, UNYSLA has obtained a discount rate for attendees at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara.

The UNYSLA room rate is $119. This discount will be good until April 9. Reserve your room today!

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UNYSLA Local Area Social in Ithaca, 25 March

What:UNYSLA Local Area Meeting
When: Thursday 25 March
Where: Kilpatricks

On Thursday March 25th at 4:30PM the Ithaca Area Local Area of the Upstate Chapter of the Special Libraries Association will meet at Kilpatrick’s Pub located at 130 East Seneca Street Ithaca NY.

Kilpatricks will extend Happy hour for anyone attending this function $2.00 12 oz drafts, $3 House wine and $4 Stoli, Tanquery and Jim Beam drinks. Hors d'oeuvres will be served.

With Plenty of restaurants walking distance from Kilpatricks, located in the Hilton Garden Inn across from the Commons in Ithaca you shouldn’t have any problem getting home.

For more information contact Jacie Spoon your local area Coordinator at 607-254-8304.

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Save the date: UNYSLA spring conference

Speak , Share, Learn:  An UNYSLA Conference & UnConference

Date: Friday 23 April 2010
Location: Anderson Gallery, University of Buffalo

Are you comfortable speaking in front of a group?  Can you make effective and compelling arguments to your audience?  Do you have issues and topics you’d like to discuss with your information professional peers?  Then join us for a day of communication. 
 
We’ll spend the morning developing our presentation skills with Susan McCartney and Bill Grieshober of the New York State Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College.  Strong speaking skills can help you shine at your next interview, look good to management, and build your confidence. 
 
And in the afternoon?  That’s your call.  We’ll start our UnConference, discussing the topics and issues that are most relevant to your professional life.  
 
Wikipedia defines an unconference as “a facilitated, participant-driven conference centered around a theme or purpose.”  Want to know how more about marketing your library, share how your library is using new technologies, or to discuss budget issues? These are just a few possibilities.   Stay tuned for more information and get ready to suggest the topics we should discuss. 
 
Hope to see you there!