Calling all librarians, new and “seasoned” alike!
Would you like to make a difference in the career of a fellow librarian?
Participate in SCLA New Members Round Table Mentoring!
Apply by July 15, 2012
Program details:
• Commit to participate from September 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013
• Mentors initiate contact with mentee with introductory e-mail
• Mentee meets mentor face-to-face within 60 days of matching
• Communicate monthly through whatever channels work for you
• Monthly discussion topics will be provided
Mentee role and expectations:
• 0-5 years as a full-time library employee/professional
• Be willing to meet face-to-face with mentor within 60 days of matching
• Communicate at least monthly with mentor
• Share experiences and lessons learned
• Take responsibility for your professional growth and development
Mentor role and expectations:
• Have at least 5 years of library experience
• Be willing to meet face-to-face with mentee within 60 days of matching
• Communicate at least monthly with mentee
• Share lessons learned from throughout career & provide suggestions
• Encourage your mentee’s professional growth and development
Download a registration form at https://dl.dropbox.com/u/85429503/NMRTMentoringRegistration.docx
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Want to Attend National Library Legislative Day on April 23-24?
SCLA President Yvonne Davis mentioned to me yesterday that funds are available to assist with expenses to attend National Library Legislative Day as part of the South Carolina delegation. The event takes place in Washington, DC on April 23-24. I'm not sure of all of the details, but do contact Yvonne ASAP if you are interested (ydavis at fmarion.edu).
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
April 28 Florence Brunch; Conference Program Proposals
It's time for our 2nd NMRT brunch! We're meeting in Florence at Bazen's Restaurant at 9:30 am on Saturday April 28. Join us for a great meal (dutch-treat!) and enjoy building connections with other librarians in the Pee Dee region. Please RSVP by Thursday April 26 to Hunter Deas at huntermdeas at gmail dot com.
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Thinking about presenting at the SCLA Annual Conference in October? Click here for submission details. NMRT seeks a presenter for our sponsored program; please e-mail aconger at myrcpl dot com if interested in this opportunity.
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Thinking about presenting at the SCLA Annual Conference in October? Click here for submission details. NMRT seeks a presenter for our sponsored program; please e-mail aconger at myrcpl dot com if interested in this opportunity.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Scholarship to Attend ALA Annual Conference - Apply by April 6
The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) has opened applications for the 2012 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, which will enable a library school student or new professional to attend ALA’s 2012 Annual Conference, held June 21-26 in Anaheim, Calif.
The goal of the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship is to advance two principles that Conable held dear: intellectual freedom and mentorship. The scholarship provides for conference registration, transportation, housing for six nights and six days per diem. In return, the recipient will be expected to attend various FTRF and other intellectual freedom meetings and events at the conference, consult with a mentor/board member and present a report about their experiences. The recipient also will be invited, although not required, to provide daily updates about his or her experience on the Freedom to Read Foundation blog.
The deadline for submitting an application for the 2012 Conable Scholarship is Friday, April 6; the award will be announced in May.
Who is eligible: Students currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies degree programor an AASL-recognized master’s programs 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 Scholarship. Those interested must submit an application that includes two references and an essay detailing their interest in intellectual freedom issues. Applicants also are required to attach a résumé. If the recipient is already registered for ALA’s Annual Conference, he or she will have the conference fee refunded.
To apply for the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, visit www.ftrf.org. For more information, please contact Jonathan Kelley at (800) 545-2433, ext. 4226 or jokelley@ala.org.
The goal of the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship is to advance two principles that Conable held dear: intellectual freedom and mentorship. The scholarship provides for conference registration, transportation, housing for six nights and six days per diem. In return, the recipient will be expected to attend various FTRF and other intellectual freedom meetings and events at the conference, consult with a mentor/board member and present a report about their experiences. The recipient also will be invited, although not required, to provide daily updates about his or her experience on the Freedom to Read Foundation blog.
The deadline for submitting an application for the 2012 Conable Scholarship is Friday, April 6; the award will be announced in May.
Who is eligible: Students currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies degree programor an AASL-recognized master’s programs 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 Scholarship. Those interested must submit an application that includes two references and an essay detailing their interest in intellectual freedom issues. Applicants also are required to attach a résumé. If the recipient is already registered for ALA’s Annual Conference, he or she will have the conference fee refunded.
To apply for the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, visit www.ftrf.org. For more information, please contact Jonathan Kelley at (800) 545-2433, ext. 4226 or jokelley@ala.org.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
New Academic Librarians - SELA Call for Papers
SELA UCLS New Voices Program
Are you new to the profession and looking for the perfect venue to present and publish your research?
If you answered yes, then New Voices wants to hear from you! New Voices is an opportunity for new librarians to present and publish their ideas and perspectives on current library issues.
The University and College Section of the Southeastern Library Association will be selecting one librarian to present a paper at the upcoming GLA/SELA Conference. The winning paper will also be published in the SELA journal, The Southeastern Librarian.
What: Paper to be presented at the 2012 joint Georgia Library Association /Southeastern Library Association conference and published in The Southeastern Librarian
Theme: A current library issue of interest to the academic library community
Who: Professionally employed librarians with less than five years of experience. MUST be able to attend and present paper at the conference
When: October 3-5, 2012
Where: Macon, Georgia at the Macon Marriott City Center Hotel
Deadline: Completed papers MUST be received by May 3, 2012
Winning paper receives $150 honorarium sponsored by EBSCO
Please submit your paper and/or inquiries to Deana Groves, SELA UCLS Chair, at deana.groves@wku.edu
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Great time at Columbia brunch!
Thanks for the wonderful turnout at DiPrato's last weekend!
The next brunch is scheduled for Florence-area librarians, Saturday April 28, 10:30 am, location TBA. Don't miss it!
The next brunch is scheduled for Florence-area librarians, Saturday April 28, 10:30 am, location TBA. Don't miss it!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Opportunities: Columbia NMRT brunch, LIBRIS Conference, & ALA-NMRT
Don't forget about our NMRT Columbia brunch at DiPrato's on Saturday, February 25th at 10:30. Please let me know by the preceding Thursday if you can attend (e-mail Amber at aconger at myrcpl dot com). Dutch-treat and informal, come enjoy a fabulous meal in the company of fellow new librarians in the Columbia area.
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The SC LIBRIS (LIbrary Resources and Information Sharing) conference planners seek session presenters for the May 11, 2012 event at Francis Marion University. I checked out the requested presentation subject areas and they are quite broad, so if you are interested in a regional presentation opportunity, I'll bet your topic of interest would fit their guidelines. See http://sclibris.org/conference-program.html for proposal submission details.
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Lastly, the ALA-NMRT is seeking volunteers for 2012-2013 committee appointments.
- Committee information: http://www.ala.org/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm
- Detailed descriptions of committee work and responsibilities: http://wikis.ala.org/nmrt/index.php/Section_4:_Committees
- ALA-NMRT volunteer form: http://www.ala.org/nmrt/nmrt-committee-volunteer-form
- Contact Janel Kinlaw with questions, jkinlaw@npr.org
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The SC LIBRIS (LIbrary Resources and Information Sharing) conference planners seek session presenters for the May 11, 2012 event at Francis Marion University. I checked out the requested presentation subject areas and they are quite broad, so if you are interested in a regional presentation opportunity, I'll bet your topic of interest would fit their guidelines. See http://sclibris.org/conference-program.html for proposal submission details.
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Lastly, the ALA-NMRT is seeking volunteers for 2012-2013 committee appointments.
- Committee information: http://www.ala.org/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm
- Detailed descriptions of committee work and responsibilities: http://wikis.ala.org/nmrt/index.php/Section_4:_Committees
- ALA-NMRT volunteer form: http://www.ala.org/nmrt/nmrt-committee-volunteer-form
- Contact Janel Kinlaw with questions, jkinlaw@npr.org
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