Student-to-Staff Application DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Applications for ALA's Student-to-Staff program are due on Wednesday November 14th (see below for details)! In exchange for working four hours a day (or a total of 20 hours), students in the program receive free conference registration, housing, and a per diem for meal expenses (students are responsible for transportation to/from the conference).

Who is eligible?
Any student who applies for the nomination from St. Kate's should be:

• An active member of the St. Kate's ALA student chapter
• A student member of ALA nationally (you can sign up online);
• Available to secure transportation to and attend the full conference, June 27- July 2, 2013 in Chicago, IL; and
• Willing to write up your experience on the ALA student chapter blog

How do I apply?
Application is made by short essay, emailed to the ALA student chapter faculty advisor, Sarah Park (sp...@stkate.edu). The essay should be approximately 250 words (one page) and address the following:

• Your active participation in the ALA student chapter at St. Kate's;
• Your demonstrated leadership skills;
• A clear picture of what you hope to achieve by attending the conference, particularly in the volunteer activities; and
• How you will use your participation to promote and improve St. Kate's MLIS program.

Deadline to apply: Midnight, Wednesday, November 14, 2012. 

Upcoming Job Shadow Event!!

Our Job Shadow event is next Tuesday, November 13 from 2-4:30pm at The James K. Hosmer Special Collections

• Space is limited so sign up fast! 
• To sign-up email Amelia at arsnetting@stkate.edu

This event will include a tour of the collections and information about current projects.