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Reminder : Calendars can be ordered from this blog post .

The American Association of Law Libraries (Legal History and Rare Books Section), in cooperation with Gale Cengage Learning, announces the second annual Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition Currently enrolled students attending accredited graduate programs in library science, law, history, or related subjects are eligible to enter the competition. Students may be enrolled either full- or part-time. The winner will receive $500 and up to $1000 to fund a trip to the 2010 AALL Annual Meeting in Denver. Papers must be submitted by April 15; the winner will be announced by May 15. More complete information is available at the Legal History and Rare Books webite

From the editors themselves: Here is the latest edition of SLISten Up! Enjoy! Please keep in mind that this is your publication, so we invite you to participate. We encourage you to contribute any comments, critiques, ideas for articles, article submissions, good news, and/or volunteer opportunities. The newsletter usually includes articles about conferences, new job and internship experiences, presentations, and service opportunities. However, please do not feel limited by these parameters. Keep in mind that contributing articles and other news to this publication is an excellent opportunity to build up your professional résumé. Please don’t hesitate to contact us! Jessica Kohout (jessica.kohout[at]gmail.com) and Natalie Couch (couchn[at]mailbox.sc.edu) fall_winter_2009.pdf

Another year, another calendar to choose for your wall. Would you like some puppies in a basket? Perhaps a gallery of assorted fruits with faces drawn on them? Well, forget about them! The mildly attractive gentlemen attending USC have assembled for your viewing pleasure throughout 2010, arranging themselves in iconic poses from the history of film. And, lest you think the calendar is all sticks and veggies, witness some of the beef we've got... Wow, all that and more? ( It's ok if you're not even reading at this point; just click "Add to Cart" and we'll be even ) Does the calendar include important ALA and SCLA dates so you can plan the year's conferences around a bevy of ALA-certified grade-A guybrarians? Look no further! There's even a convenient button below to make the process as painless as taking a masters student "between the stacks." All proceeds from sales will be used to fund SLIS students' attendance at major conferences, ass...

From ALA's update (click here for the original announcement and relevant forms) ... The Freedom to Read Foundation is pleased to announce that it is offering free one-year memberships to students graduating from ALA-accredited MLS and MLIS programs and from school library media programs recognized by the American Association of School Librarians that are part of an educational unit accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Students whose graduation date is August 1, 2009 or later can download the membership form (pdf/Word) and mail, fax, or email it to the Freedom to Read Foundation. (Note: By completing and signing this form, you will be giving FTRF permission to confirm your graduation status with your educational institution.) As benefits of their membership, the graduates will receive the Freedom to Read Foundation’s quarterly newsletter, and be eligible to vote in the annual trustee election and attend FTRF member receptions. The mem...

The Adobe Breeze presentation can be viewed HERE . Robert Newlen came to Davis College on October 15 to offer advice for SLIS students as they breach the job market and present themselves to hiring managers.

The Council on Library and Information Resources is sponsoring a scholarship for library students that are interested in international librarianship. The Rovelstad Scholarship provides for registration, airfare, transportation, lodging AND food. All you have to do is create an account and fill out an online application through the CLIR website.... well, what are you waiting for? This is an amazing opportunity and I encourage everyone to apply! Want learn more? Go HERE . Want to apply? Go HERE .

September's edition of SLISten Up is available here! As the editors put it: As your new editors, we are excited about working on SLISten Up! and are open to your suggestions with this publication. This is your publication, so we invite you to participate. We encourage you to contribute any comments, critiques, ideas for articles, article submissions, good news, and/or volunteer opportunities. The newsletter usually includes articles about conferences, new job and internship experiences, presentations, and service opportunities. However, please do not feel limited by these parameters. Keep in mind that contributing articles and other news to this publication is an excellent opportunity to build up your professional resume. Please don't hesitate to contact us! Jessica Kohout (jessica.kohout[at]gmail.com) Natalie Couch (couchn[at]mailbox.sc.edu)

The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Scientific and Technical Information Program solicits graduate student papers for consideration on the agenda of its annual conference. The purpose of the competition is to promote the generation of new ideas and research in areas of library and information science that are of strategic importance to DTIC and its customers. In addition, the competition will provide a forum for increased understanding and collaboration between DTIC and graduate programs in library science and information science. Selected student authors will be invited to present their papers at the DTIC 2010 Conference, March 22-24, 2010, in Alexandria, VA. For information about possible topics and how to participate, see http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/annualconf/Paper2010.html . (thanks, Don Wood!)

From ALA's Student Members blog : AL Focus has published several new videos, including a series of 12 new videos on ALA Connect, produced by members of the Emerging Leaders program. The videos are: Dog Loving Librarians Who Knit and Watch Lost: Creating Communities in ALA Connect Using ALA Connect with Your Existing Social Media Tools Profiles and Networks: Finding People on ALA Connect Manage Your ALA Commitments Online Docs: Collaborative Document Editing on ALA Connect What's New with Other Groups What's New with My Groups: Finding and Featuring Group Information on ALA Connect Finding New Groups that Might Interest You Keeping Up with Connect: What's Going On ALA Connect for LIS Students ALA Connect for Non ALA Members ALA Connect Promotional Video

From ALA's Student Chapters page : Each Student Chapter has its own character and purpose. ALA Student Chapters enhance students' ALA membership by providing leadership and programming opportunities on the campuses. Find your next scholarship, job, mentor, or conference through an ALA Student Chapter!

Online Northwest is a one-day conference focusing on topics that intersect libraries, technology and culture. The conference is sponsored by the Oregon University System Library Council. The 2010 conference will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State University campus) on Friday, February 5, 2010. SUBMIT PROPOSALS HERE Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals. All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including: * Technology in tough economic times * Tagging used in libraries (OPAC, librarything, flickr, etc.) * Change/innovation & organizational culture (as it relates to technology) * User interface design and evaluation * Resource ...

From the ALA Student Member blog : ALA has launched MentorConnect in ALA Connect so you can find or become a mentor. Participation requires membership in ALA and a willingness to listen and learn.