Join us in the Alphabet Forest at the MN State Fair!

For the second year, St. Kate's MLIS students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are getting our name out there and promoting literacy by volunteering in the Alphabet Forest at the MN State Fair.  This year we are volunteering on Thursday, August 29.

Volunteer shifts are 2.5 - 3 hours, and volunteering gets you free admission to the fair.  All are welcome, so grab a friend, partner, family member, or any other friendly face to join you, and head over to the Sign Up Page for more information and to grab a time slot!

Hope to see you there!

Spring Semester Meetings and Events!

We'll be at the MLIS Social Hour (in the hallway between CDC 17 and 20) February 6th from 5-5:45pm! Come chat with us over refreshments and learn about upcoming events.

Join us for meetings in CDC 20 from 5-5:45pm!
February: 20th and 27th

March: 13

April: 10, 17, 24
May: 8, 15



UPCOMING EVENTS

1. RefWorks Presentation during the February 27th Meeting with Kathryn Zielski
2. Job Shadow at St. Mary's University Library with Director of Library Services Rachel McGee, Saturday, March 2nd 
3. Minnesota Legislative Training Monday, March 4th 5-8PM CDC 17
4. Minnesota Library Legislative Day Wednesday, March 6th (time TBD)
5. Job Shadow at the Hennepin History Museum with Archivist Susan Larson-Fleming Thursday, March 7th 
6. Shadow Tour with Emily Asch with Job Shadow sign-up with subject specific librarians after! Wednesday, April 17th from 5-5:45PM in CDC 128. See our Flyer below for more details....
7. Panel discussion with new LIS professionals! Panelists include: Karen Hogan, Emily Prebich, Louann Terveer, and Sara Zettervall! Monday, April 22nd from 7-8:30pm in CDC 17. See our Flyer below for more details...

--Currently scheduling trainings & Job Shadow events. Check back for additions--

No need to be a member of ALA to join and get involved at the St. Kate's Student Chapter ALA!!! ALL St. Kate's LIS Students are welcome!

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.

MLA and YOU: Knowledge Networking for Students and New Librarians.

Tracks: Professional Development, American Library Association Student Chapter The session will be composed of informal discussions guided by our facilitators.

Thursday October 4th, 2012 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm Session E4

MLA and YOU Flier.pdf

Our confirmed facilitators include:

• Anne C. R. Friederichs, Children’s Librarian, Dakota County Public Library (MLA Membership Committee); 
• Dan Reeves, Rasmussen College-Brooklyn Park (ARLD Board Member) and St Catherine University MLIS Alumni;
• Heidi Hammond, SLMS Program Coordinator and Faculty, St. Catherine University MLIS Program (MLA MILE mentor);
• Jennifer Larson, Library Associate, St. Paul Public Library (MLA Communications Committee);
• Kristen Mastel, Outreach and Instruction Librarian, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MLA President, 2013-2014); Joint Membership
• Amanda Mills, Library Faculty, Reference and Liaison for English, Minneapolis Community and Technical College;
• Laura Morlock, Office Manager and Alumni, St. Catherine University MLIS Program (MLA MILE mentee) Diversity & Outreach Round Table (DORT), 2012 ALA Emerging Leader, and St Catherine University MLIS Alumni;
• Sarah Park, Assistant Professor, St. Catherine University MLIS Program (ALASC Faculty Adviser);