ALA-Student Chapter, Madison

08/27/2021

08/26/2021

Hi iSchoolers! Next Monday, August 30th, the UW-Madison ALA-Student Chapter is going to be hosting its first two events of the year! Join us virtually at either 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. to mix, mingle, and meet others in the program! This is a great opportunity to catch up and meet new people, as well as to chat about the upcoming Fall semester! The event format is very causal, so feel free to come and go as you please! See the information below for more details, including the Meeting IDs and links for each Zoom meeting. All iSchool students are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you all there!

ALA-SC Virtual Social Meet Ups: August 30, 2021
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time:
Meeting ID: 989 3849 0909
Link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/98938490909

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Central Time:
Meeting ID: 943 5976 5806
Link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/94359765806

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03/29/2021

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

Are you interested in Intellectual Freedom? Would you like to attend the American Library Association’s (ALA) Annual Conference in June and learn how the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) and other groups in ALA are working to protect access to information? Applications are now open for the 2021 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, sponsored by FTRF. The Scholarship provides funding for two recipients who are an LIS student or recent graduate to attend the ALA virtual annual conference June 23-29, 2021.

The goal of the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship is to advance two principles that Conable held dear: intellectual freedom and mentorship.

The scholarship includes conference registration and a one-year FTRF membership. In return, the recipient will be expected to attend FTRF and other intellectual freedom meetings and events at the conference, consult with a mentor/board member, and provide a report about their experiences.

The deadline for submitting an application for the 2021 Conable Conference Scholarship is April 15, 2021; the award will be announced by April 23, 2021.

Who is eligible: Students currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies degree program or an AASL-recognized master’s program in school librarianship and new professionals (those who are three or fewer years removed from receiving a library school degree) are eligible to receive the Conable Conference Scholarship. Those interested must submit an application that includes two references and an essay detailing their interest in intellectual freedom issues. Applicants are also required to attach a résumé. If the recipient has already registered for ALA’s Annual Conference, he or she will have the conference fee refunded.

To apply for the Conable Conference Scholarship, visit https://www.ftrf.org/page/Conable_Scholarship. For more information, please contact FTRF at [email protected].

The Freedom to Read Foundation was established in 1969 as a First Amendment legal defense organization affiliated with the American Library Association.

03/11/2021

The New Librarians' Discussion Group and the Mentoring Program of ACRL/NY are hosting an event next Tuesday!

Unexpected Opportunities: A Conversation

Tuesday March 16, from 4:00pm-5:30pm (EST)

Come join us. Decompress. Connect with colleagues and future colleagues.

We are: the New Librarians’ Discussion Group and the Mentoring Program of ACRL/NY. We regularly hold workshops and events for library students, job seekers, new librarians, and seasoned librarians who are looking to recharge. You don’t need to be a mentor or mentee in the program to participate. Newbies and veteran librarians alike are welcome!



ACRL/NY membership is not required for this special free event.



Register by Monday March 15th:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NLDG/Mentoring Social Event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

11/17/2020

Come get some career guidance tonight at 5:30 pm! We'll be joined by the director of the Sun Prarie Public Library, Svetha Hetzler, and the Director of the CCBC, K.T. Horning. Use this link to join: https://meet.google.com/vsb-reto-khv

11/15/2020

Please join us on Tuesday, November 17th at 5:30 to hear from two well-respected and well-connected library directors. Both Svetha Hetzler and K.T. Horning will be sharing their career journeys and answering YOUR questions! Use this link to join: https://meet.google.com/vsb-reto-khv

10/22/2020

We can't wait to see you tonight! Our happy hour event will run from 4-6 pm CST. Drop-in on the fun for however long you like! Use this link to join our virtual happy hour: https://meet.google.com/vsb-reto-khv

10/18/2020

Are you missing human interaction as much as we are? Join us for ALA-SC's Happy Hour this Thursday from 4-6 pm! Drop-in whenever you're free to enjoy your drink of choice and some fun conversation.

09/17/2020

Tonight's the night! The first ALA-SC meeting of the semester will be held virtually on google hangouts. Use this link: https://meet.google.com/vsb-reto-khv

09/16/2020

Welcome, and welcome back, iSchool friends! This Thursday, September 17th, is our first meeting of the semester. We will be meeting virtually at 7 pm to catch up and plan for the semester. ALL iSchool students are welcome! Keep an eye on this page for the meeting link.