Write for Public Libraries magazine!

Public Libraries (PL) is seeking to fill two columnist vacancies:

• "Passing Notes" - explores young adult service
• "The Wired Library" - explores Web topics relevant to public librarians

These volunteer positions are wonderful opportunities to shine in your profession! You must be a member of PLA and able to turn in six columns a year of approximately 1,200 to 1,500 words in length, either by writing the column or finding an alternate author (i.e., a guest columnist on a specific subject). If interested, please send a note to PL Editor, Kathleen Hughes at khughes@ala.org. Please include some information about your library experience and writing samples or links to writing samples. The PL Advisory Committee will review applications and select the new columnists. Deadline Is November 21, 2011.

A scholarship opportunity to attend ALA conferences

Found courtesy of the MLIS blog:

http://www.aslesongrant.org/home.htm

Write an essay an apply for $1500 towards Midwinter or Annual!

More networking info in preparation for conferences

Here's a helpful link that was in the latest ALA JobList email:

"Work Conference? 6 Ways to Network Like a Pro"

Creating Your Own Student Networking Card

You're a student. You want to build connections with other librarians. You want a job! One thing you can do is create your own personal networking card. It looks like a business card but conveys who you are and your contact info. Thanks to ALASC member Joan, we have some tips for creating and printing your card. Your card may include:

• At a minimum, your name, email address, and that you're a library student at St. Kate's. Use your school email address.
• Brief information on the type of librarianship that interests you.
• An easy-to-read font.
• White space in the design, for notes and a professional appearance.
• If you have them: blog address, efolio address, and/or LinkedIn address (you may want to pick just one, so your info is clean and not overwhelming).

Some sites Joan found that have free printing offers include:

• Ooprint (http://www.ooprint.com) - has some examples of student cards from various universities to get you started with some "simple but very smart looking styles."
• Vistaprint (http://www.vistaprint.com)
• Snapio (http://www.snapio.com)

If you have your own tips & tricks, please feel free to include them in the comments. We recommend you make some before our panel on Monday, 11/14, to network and enter a drawing.

New! Meeting Agendas Page on the Wiki

Our wiki now has a page of agendas for upcoming meetings. Please visit it to see what's up and offer your feedback. ALASC members can edit the wiki, and anyone can provide feedback in the comments.