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SLA-SD Fall/Winter 2011 Newsletter

The end of the year has arrived, and with it comes the final SLA-SD newsletter of 2011. Reflect on the past year, meet SLA-SD member Carol Bodas, get pro tips from your peers, and more in this edition of the SLA-SD Newsletter.

2011 Business Meeting and Holiday Dinner

Your are cordially invited to join us on Dec 8th for the 2011 SLA-SD Annual Business Meeting & Holiday Dinner!

The 2011 Annual SLA-SD Business Meeting combined with Holiday Dinner will take place on Dec. 8^th at Apollonia Greek Bistro in La Jolla. We’ll take this opportunity to recap our 2011 events, introduce our new slate of Chapter Officers, and present an award; sprinkle these ingredients with holiday cheer and it’s a recipe for a great evening among colleagues and friends!  Please join us!      

Details:

      Where: Apollonia Greek Bistro, La Jolla
      Date: Thursday, Dec 8, 2011
      Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
      Directions: http://www.apolloniabistro.com/location.html
        Both open parking and garage parking available.
      Cost: $21 per person (includes dinner, gratuity and tax)     

Fixed Menu includes: Appetizers: Hummos & Pita Salad: Greek Sandwiches (Choice of): Gyros - Chicken Souvlaki - Falafel Dessert: Baklava & Galacto - Boureko Beverage (Choice of): Coffee - Tea (ice/hot) - Soft Drink - Milk - Lemonade

Space is limited. Register now!

Please email the Hospitality Chair, Lauren Rasmussen if you have any questions.

Dinner event price: $21

 

SLA-SD 2011 Scholarship

The San Diego Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (SLA-SD) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for its 2011 scholarship. The scholarship is $1000 plus a one-year student membership in SLA-SD. 

In order to qualify, applicants must:

  * be a resident of San Diego County

  * be enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master's degree program

  * have an interest in pursuing a career in special libraries

To be considered, applicants must submit:

  * A personal statement of 500-1000 words discussing their interest in special libraries and future career goals

  * A current resume, which should include MLIS coursework completed to date and anticipated graduation date

Upon selection, the recipient will also be required to submit proof of enrollment in an ALA-accredited Master's degree program (unofficial transcript) and proof of residency in San Diego County (copy of driver's license or voter registration card).

Membership in SLA-SD is encouraged, but not required, and the award includes a one-year student membership in the organization.

To submit an application, send your personal statement and resume as .doc (or .docx) attachments to [email protected] by Monday, October 31, 2011. Please use the subject line "SLA-SD Scholarship Application. 

The winner will be notified in early November. The scholarship will be officially awarded at the chapter's Annual Business Meeting and Holiday Dinner in early December.

 

Virtual Library Manager - Santa Clara County, CA

Santa Clara County Library District invites applications for the position of Manager, Virtual Library. This is a newly created position to manage the Santa Clara County Library District’s fast-growing virtual services, including the Library website, social media, blogs, eBooks, downloadable media, mobile application, and dozens of online databases. The position is based at the Library Administration offices in Los Gatos, manages the staff of the Virtual Library division, and reports to the Deputy County Librarian for Information Technology and Collection.

For more details, please visit: http://bit.ly/virtualSCCLjob

Applications must be received no later than Friday, October 19, 2011.

Library Systems Analyst - Cal State LA (search reopened)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: management and administration of all aspects of the ILS; advises the University Librarian; collaborates with the Library Information Technology Consultant, Library Web Administrator, Electronic Resources Coordinator in long-term library technology strategic planning and implementation of specialized library applications such as discovery layer technology, web applications and digital initiatives; provides user support and performs assessment, research, and troubleshooting to resolve ILS related issues; provides vision and leadership in the investigation and implementation of new and emerging technologies; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Special Desired Qualifications: Have familiarity of metadata standards including MARC and Dublin Core. Knowledge of library technology protocols such as OpenURL and Z39.50. Documented experience in UNIX, Solaris, Linux and Windows operating systems. Knowledge of a broad range of library functional areas and how they are supported by the ILS. Knowledge of and skills in library web coding, scripting languages, and open source content management systems such as Drupal, Joomba, Wordpress, HTML, XML, CSS, PHP, Java Script, and SQL. Expereince with PeopleSoft (human resources management system), OCLC ILLiad (resource sharing management software), eReserves, and library digitization projects. Knowledge of database architecture such as Access. Demonstrated experience in training library personnel in the use of Millennium or similar ILS.

Application instructions are available here.

SLA-San Diego Fall Seminar October 14, 2011: Registration is Now Closed

 Please join us for an exciting, interactive, and informative day!!

The Future-Ready Information Professional: Adding Value through Agility, Innovation, and Collaboration

Topics include:
•    The Future-Ready Librarian: Getting Current with New Technologies to Anticipate Your Users’ Needs
•    Your Next Strategic Plan: Nine Future-Ready Principles to Make it Successful
•    Measure Up: Using Six Sigma Tools for Continuous Library Improvement
•    Copyright Issues and the Academic: Creating a Comfort Level in Librarian and Faculty Collaboration
•    Creating and Using Your Own Peer Learning and Mentoring Community
•    FutureReady 365 Blog: From Idea to Applied Science

Speakers:
➢    Marydee Ojala, Editor of ONLINE magazine
➢    Dave Harmeyer, Associate Dean of University Libraries, Azusa Pacific University
➢    Lesley Farmer and Alan Safer, California State University Long Beach
➢    Virginia C. Hire Damrauer, Systems Administrator, National University (San Diego) Library; Jack Hamlin, National University; Steven Fleisher, Law/Business Liaison, National University (San Diego) Library
➢    Nancy Angelo and Linda Garnets (Angelo-Garnets Consulting, Organizational Psychologists with specialization in organizational change); Amy Kautzman, Associate Librarian Humanities and Social Sciences, UC Davis; and Helen Henry, Associate Librarian Administrative Services, UC Davis
➢    Christian Gray, Atlas Consulting and Reprints Desk

Date:     Friday, October 14, 2010, 8 am – 4 pm
Location:  Marina Village - Starboard Room (Directions)
    1936 Quivira Way
    San Diego, CA 92109

Plenty of free parking available.

Price:
    Rates include breakfast, lunch, and mid-morning and afternoon refreshments!
•    SLA Members $70
•    Non-members $85
•    Students/Unemployed/Retirees $35

REGISTRATION: Registration is now closed. For questions, please contact Lauren Rasmussen a [email protected]

 

This just in: The summer newsletter is here!

Get a debriefing on the SLA 2011 in Philadephia, meet SLA-SD member Holland Kessinger, and check out Cindy Shamel's tips for jazzing up your deliverables - all this and more in the Summer 2011 SLA-SD Newsletter. Download the SLA-SD Summer 2011 Newsletter

Call for Speakers at SLA-SD 2011 Fall Seminar to Be Held October 14

The San Diego Chapter of the Special Libraries Association is seeking speakers for our annual professional development seminar to be held Friday, October 14, 2011, at Marina Village, Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109.

The 2011 theme is:

The Future-Ready Information Professional: Adding Value through Agility, Innovation, and Collaboration

We are looking for presentations that focus on sharing knowledge and insights regarding the tools, skills, competencies, and characteristics that help us prepare for the future as information professionals, and especially in ways that contribute to organizational success. Presentations should cover the topic both conceptually and with demonstrations/discussion of real-world applications. Proposals may address, but are not limited to, the following topics as specifically focused on future-ready practices/concepts:

• Building internal and external collaborations
• Knowledge management
• Competitive intelligence
• Information technology tools and services
• Library return on investment
• Licensing and copyright
• Mobile technology
• Patent searching
• Scientific/medical information gathering
• Strategic planning

 Proposals are requested from information professionals working in all types of environments;  SLA membership is not required.  Proposals should include:

• Speaker(s) name, affiliation, contact information
• A title for your presentation
• A summary of your presentation of up to 500 words

 Presentations should be approximately 45 minutes in length.  Please submit your proposal to us at [email protected] by August 15, 2011. The seminar committee will select presentations by August 22.

 Many of you have expertise in one or more of the areas listed above, or know someone who does, and we encourage you to send us a proposal soon. If you have colleagues or others in your network who might be interested, please do let them know about this opportunity.  All proposals welcomed!

 Also, be sure to reserve October 14 on your calendar now. More details and registration information will be available in August.

 Cordially,

Jill Blaemers and Vani Inampudi

Directors, SLA San Diego Chapter

[email protected]

 

Conference, Candidates, Complete with Tour!

SLA-SD July Program Meeting, July 28 – Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, La Mesa  

“Conference, Candidates, Complete with Tour!”

Join us for a super-packed program:

* Annual Conference Round-Up – our SLA-SD Members who recently returned from Conference will share their thoughts on the “conference experience.” 

* Special Guests, SLA President-Elect Candidates – Deb Hunt and David Cappoli – are on the campaign trail and would like to introduce themselves and meet our membership.  Let’s give them a warm (and plentiful) San Diego welcome!

*Kathy Quinn, Library Director will give us a tour of the Herrick Community Health Care Library

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This month’s program meeting has something for everyone. This is a great opportunity to learn more about conference activities, meet national candidates and tour a health library.   

To learn more about Deb and David, please follow the links below:

Candidate answers to questions posed by President-Elect, Brent Mai -
http://slablogger.typepad.com/sla_blog/2011-candidates/

Candidate Biographies -
http://www.sla.org/content/SLA/governance/2011election/index.cfm

Recorded interviews with the two candidates for President-Elect from
SLA Europe:

Deb Hunt -
http://www.sla-europe.org/2011/06/10/new-podcast-interview-with-president-elect-candidate-deb-hunt/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sla-europe%2FAEYb+%28SLA+Europe%29

David Cappoli -
http://www.sla-europe.org/2011/05/30/new-podcast-interview-with-president-elect-david-cappoli/

Details:
Date: Thurs, July 28, 2011 
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm (4:30-5:00 pm Networking and Light Refreshments, 5:00-6:00 pm Program, 6:00-6:30 pm Tour of the Herrick Community Health Care Library) 
Cost: no-charge for Members, $15 for Non-Members
Location: Grossmont Healthcare District, Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942

Directions:
9001 Wakarusa St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
The Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center on Wakarusa is located just north of I8 and  just east of the 125.

Click here for map. Parking is available adjacent to the venue. The Conference Center (Auditorium) is on the left when facing the center.

Register via PAYPAL (below) or send an email with your Name, Affiliation and SLA membership status to Lauren Rasmussen at [email protected]

 

Please contact Carla Hernandez (SLA-SD President-Elect) with questions or for more information.

   

Pay here

Member $0.00 Non-member $15.00