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Adam Haigh, a librarian of Lander Unviersity and the President Elect of the South Carolina Library Association, came to talk to LISSA last night about the importance of professional associations and share his experiences with us about what happens after library school! Here is the link to the recording of the colloquium: http://breeze.sc.edu/p20431849/ Do note that it's a little jumpy at parts... we were trying out a new webcam tonight and are working out the kinks.

Mildly Attractive Men of SLIS Calendar 2011 : Hot Covers Now Available To Order! Just in time for the holidays, this year's helping of Grade-A, ALA-certified Guy-brarians is back!! Last year we took librarianship to a new level with twelve months of movie themed bliss. The calendar featured your favorite grad students from the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina. This year, the Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA) is bringing you all the hits with a calendar that celebrates your favorite album covers through the years. This combination of hilarity and stereotype-challenging fun is in its fourth year of publication and has been sold across the globe! "Wow, this calendar offers 12 months of mildly attractive librarians?" YES! But wait, there's more! ( It's ok if you're not even reading at this point; just click "Add to Cart" and we'l l be even ) Does the calendar include import...

As you contemplate your graduation, summer semester, or even summer vacation (lucky!), dedicate a few moments to considering the future of libraries as digital networks continue to not only expand their content, but reach more people by the day. I mean, watch the cute video. For more ideas regarding libraries and technology, you would do well to consult Michael Stephens's website at http://tametheweb.com

Tech blog io9 has an eye-opening article about the coming Google Books settlement and what it would mean for copyright law and the digitized searching thereof. The article also provides a broad background about copyright law in general, and is indispensable to the ebook conversation. As the io9 site introduces: If you care about the future of books, you need to understand the Google Book Settlement. It's a complicated legal document, but we've talked to some of its architects, detractors, and defenders - and break it all down for you. Source Link: 5 Ways the Google Books Settlement Will Change The Future of Reading

Attached you will find the Spring 2010 edition of the student newsletter, SLISten Up! Click here to view: https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B7ZeSRMA8e4DNDlkNzQxZGEtMzA1OS00MjQ2LTk5Y2QtM2ExOGZjMzhjZGQw&hl=en Contents include, but are not limited to: Letters from LISSA President Chess Schmidt and SLIS Director Samantha Hastings Information about a new LISSA cohort Notes from the LISSA social chair Spartanburg Jamboread Important dates "Bright Star" movie review

The District of Columbia Area Health Sciences Libraries is offering a stipend for one graduate library/information studies school student to attend the MLA 2010 conference in Washington, DC May 21-26, 2010. The stipend will cover the full conference registration fee at the MLA student rate ($195) plus the MLA student membership fee ($40) for 2010 and a one-year membership in DCAHSL. Transportation, meals and other expenses are the responsibility of the student. About Us : District of Columbia Area Health Sciences Libraries (DCAHSL) - formerly called the District of Columbia Health Sciences Information Network (DOCHSIN) - is the only local organization in the metropolitan D.C. area offering membership to both institutions and individuals involved in the field of health sciences information. Formed in 1973 as a cooperative effort between the three D.C. medical schools and their affiliated hospitals, its initial goal was to foster resource sharing and joint projects. That goa...

Saturday, April 3rd at midnight is the deadline to nominate yourself for a LISSA officer position for the 2010-2011 academic year! Please e-mail Natalie Couch off the listserv ( couchn@email.sc.edu ) with your name, a brief bio of yourself, your area of interest at SLIS, and why you want to be President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer if you wish to run. This bio will help your fellow classmates vote in the upcoming election. If you are unsure about officer responsibilities, please see this document for more details: http://students.libsci.sc.edu/lissa/documents/constitution.doc . If you are considering running but are not yet a LISSA member, it isn't too late! You can visit the LISSA blog and pay your membership dues (only $15 for a lifetime membership): http://students.libsci.sc.edu/lissa/member.html . LISSA does so many wonderful things to foster the professional environment at SLIS and create a sense of community. Consider joining and/or running today!

Applications due by April 23, 2010 The Paul Evan Peters Fellowship was established to honor and perpetuate the memory of CNI's founding executive director. The fellowship is awarded every two years to a student pursuing graduate studies in librarianship, the information sciences, or a closely related field, who demonstrates intellectual and personal qualities consistent with those of Paul Evan Peters, including: Commitment to use of digital information and advanced technology to enhance scholarship, intellectual productivity and public life; Interest in the civic responsibilities of information professionals and a commitment to democratic values; Positive and creative approach to overcoming personal, technological, and bureaucratic challenges, and Humor, vision, humanity, and imagination. The fellowship is in the amount of $5000 per year, to be awarded two consecutive years to a student in a graduate program. ...

What : Challenging New Library Leaders: A Panel on Maintaining Professional Goals in a Time of Flux Where : SC State Library Administrative building (the one without the lions) When : Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 from 3:00 -5:00 PM From Fearless Leader Chess: I am EXTREMELY excited to announce the LISSA Symposium this year! Each year the Library and Information Science Student Association works extra hard to bring you the best speakers and this year we have FIVE. The topic for this panel originated from a concern that once we leave library school with grandiose professional goals and ideals, what happens when we hit the real world where libraries are in constant change? This is a really exciting chance to get a view of the entire scope of our profession and ask questions about where everything is heading. Also note: this Symposium ends with enough time to attend the Deans and Director's Lecture with the wonderful Dr. Michael Stephens that evening at 6:00PM in the Callcott Soc...

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The LISSA 10k Run/Walk is coming up on Saturday, March 20th at 2PM and we need everyone's help! Not only do all submissions go towards the ALA Haiti relief fund (check out this link to learn more on this great effort to rebuild libraries in Haiti http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/iro/iroactivities/haitirelieffund.cfm ) but also, the tradition of the president having to do humiliating things still stands ! If we earn $250, SLIS President Chess Schmidt will do the 10k with shaved legs. If we earn $500, he will shave his head (he has NEVER shaved his head before). If we earn $750, he will shave his beard (4 months in the making that he grew specifically for the Columbia Beard and Mustache Club). The pledge form is attached and ready for you to collect money! The 10k spans the riverwalk in Columbia, SC (or can be held at a comparable location anywhere!) from River Front Park in downtown Columbia to Broad River Road. Check the location here http://maps.google.com/...

The Robert V. Williams Graduate Student Research Award encourages graduate students in the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) to do research in the field of Library and Information Science. All currently enrolled students and previous semester graduates are eligible for the award. Papers submitted may use any type of research methodology but must be research oriented. Submissions may come directly from faculty or students. Certificates will be awarded to the winter(s) of the award at Graduate Student Day with monetary award(s) of $100. Deadline for receipt of the submitted papers is March 20, 2010. Please submit to delton@mailbox.sc.edu.

The William Davis Melton Graduate Assistantship at the University of South Carolina Archives is available beginning May 2010 for a Library, Public History, or History graduate student. (Student must be enrolled in summer session to be hired during summer. Otherwise position will start with fall semester). The position offers the opportunity to learn a wide variety of archival skills, including reference, processing of collections, digitization of collection materials, and assisting in the research and production of exhibits relating to University and South Carolina history. Must be able to lift boxes weighing 40 lbs and work 10 to 20 hours per week (20 is preferred). Salary is $9.50 per hour. Send vita to Elizabeth West South Caroliniana Library USC Columbia, SC 29208 or email to uscarchives@sc.edu

The ERMD Student Award recognizes a student who is especially interested in pursuing a career as an information professional dealing with environment and resource management issues. The award is $500.00, plus a $750 reimbursement award if the student comes to the SLA annual meeting in New Orleans. The student must be enrolled in an ALA accredited master's degree program. This award is meant to promote both current and future involvement in and commitment to the library and information science profession prior to, during, and after the master's program. To be considered for the award, a student must be an SLA member and write a 300-500 word essay describing his or her interest in the issues facing information professionals in the environment and natural resources fields. Essays should be labeled with the student's name, contact information, and educational institution. Deadline for receiving submissions is March 15, 2010. Please send submissions via email to Rosemary Hard...

Provided By : Chrysler Museum of Art Deadline : Varies Amount : $5000 Website : http://www.chrysler.org/internships.asp Description : The Jean Outland Chrysler Library Cataloging Fellowship is open to graduate students in good standing in a library science, information studies, preservation, archives or related program. You must have experience in technical services and cataloging or have significant coursework in relevant areas, have knowledge of MARC, LCSH, AACR2 and DDC. Also, you must have familiarity with art history research materials, demonstrate good computer skills and familiarity with searching bibliographic database, and be detail oriented, organized and flexible with the ability to work independently to be eligible for this award. Cataloging Fellows will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cataloging and technical services projects within the library. Applicants must be able to commit to 10 consecutive weeks of employment. Applicable Majors : Art History, Criticism...

From Chess Schmidt: MLIS students are invited to meet and have lunch with a prospective faculty member during this part of the faculty search process. The meeting is with Karen Gavigan. Lunch is provided but for all of those who can't make it, this breeze session will give you a chance to ask questions and join in the conversation. The lunch and chat with the candidate will be in Davis 112 from 12:30 - 1:30 today, Monday. This is a great way to have an informal chat with someone who might be your next professor! If you are not able to attend, see the link to the adobe breeze meeting below. http://breeze.sc.edu/r74633951/

Thanks to Philip Burt for linking this through the listserv: http://www.webjunction.org/conferences/-/articles/content/86891033 The above link leads to a conference from February 8th and 9th of this year about technology in libraries. Check out the individual sessions -- you're bound to find something that applies to your interests! A few of the topics, for instance... Library Grants 101 Funding For Broadband Implementing Reliable Instant Messaging at Your Library M&M: Maximum Marketing / Minimum Investment Enjoy!

[Please enter this contest if possible and continue the SLIS shutout of this contest!] From Jeffery Makala (803) 777-0296 Entries are invited from students currently enrolled at the University of South Carolina for the University Libraries Student Book Collecting Award, carrying a first prize of $250. The award is sponsored by the Thomas Cooper Society, which initiated it in 1993 to encourage beginning book collectors. A list of previous winners and the topics of their collections is available at:
 http://www.sc.edu/library/spcoll/bookcoll/winners.html .

 The collection may be in any field or may emphasize some particular area of interest within a subject. Collections may illustrate a certain bibliographical feature such as edition, illustration, typography, binding, &tc. Books and printed documents in all formats are acceptable for submission.

Materials submitted by entrants must be owned and have been collected primarily by them. Entries should be submitted by March 31, 20...

See attached PDF for details about internships and scholarships with the Association of Moving Image Archivists. AMIA.pdf

From Cathy Dolan 803-929-3436 CDolan@myrcpl.com Main Library Patron Assistant Are you thinking of a career in a public library? Would you like some general experience and exposure to a recognized public library system? Volunteers at our information desk greet and offer assistance to our Main library patrons and visitors. Some of their responsibilities include providing customer service support to patrons using the express computers located behind the information desk, answering general information questions about the library, directing patrons to meeting rooms and other areas of the library, and searching for books by title and author at the request of patrons. This is an excellent volunteer position for an outgoing individual who enjoys working with the public and has excellent customer service skills. Positions are available on alternate Wednesday mornings from 9-12 and alternate Sunday afternoons from 3-6 p.m. This position does require orientation training and a minimum vol...

Job Type : Fulltime Job Status : Director Date Posted : 12/03/09 Location : Chester , SC Company : Chester County Public Library Job Description : Director, Chester County Library , SC. The Board of Trustees is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic person to lead a three branch library system with a 14 person staff. Chester is a rural community, three hours from the beaches and two from the mountains. Charlotte , NC and Columbia , SC are less than an hour away. Qualifications : ALA / MLS , with 4 years post MLA experience in a public library and one year administrative/supervisory level duties. Have knowledge of library management, automation, electronic serves/ resources, budgeting and finances. Strong leadership and public relation skills are essential. Will need SC Public Library Certification and a SC driver’s license. Salary : $45,000-...

Middle Tennessee State University announces the availability of an Underrepresented Minority Dissertation Fellowship. The purpose of the University’s fellowship program is to enhance diversity in research, teaching, and service at MTSU through the recruitment of underrepresented minority students from across the country who are completing dissertation research. Responsibilities: The Library Fellow will provide service in the award winning James E. Walker Library within an area related to his or her academic preparation and the needs of the Library. The Fellow will be expected to devote significant time to the completion of the dissertation. The Library Fellow will also work with a library faculty mentor and will be involved with co-curricular activities including the University’s cultural diversity initiatives. For more information >>> http://library.mtsu.edu/administration/jobs_fellow.php

Are you an aspiring business librarian or do you know someone who is? Send in your nominations! The deadline for submissions for the 2010 Gale/Cengage Student Travel award has been extended until: March 1, 2010. Please forward this to your local library school listserv or to any other potential candidates! The BRASS Gale/Cengage Student Travel award is a $1000 cash award given to a student enrolled in an ALA accredited master's degree program to fund travel to and attendance at the ALA Annual Conference and a one-year membership in the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of RUSA. Applicants should have demonstrated interest in a career as a business reference librarian, and a potential to be a leader in the profession as demonstrated by activities that may include (but are not limited to) coursework, internships, jobs, special projects, and publications. More information as well as the nomination form can be found here: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/awards...

From El President Schmidt himself: Was one volunteer opportunity for South Carolina's premiere Book Festival on Feb 26-28th not enough for you?? Do you just not want to fill out the form (sooo boring)? Have I got a deal for you! I need volunteers that can help set up, manage and watch our own SLIS booth at the festival! We will one or two people to help set up the booth on Friday and many more to help with the booth on Saturday and Sunday. If you are interested email Hellen Fellers (helenfellers[at]sc.edu) or call 803-734-8207 with your name, email, phone number, and what day you are interested in volunteering. Show up and represent LISSA's pride of our school to all of South Carolina's book lovers!

Details and registration form can be found here .

Vacancies are open for Cataloging and Serials librarians. Job announcements are attached below: Shreve_Cataloging.rtf Shreve_Serials.rtf

From Dr. Douglas Mackaman (International Programs 601-266-4344 StudyAbroad@usm.edu) I'm writing to share information with you about the British Studies Program offered by The University of Southern Mississippi and consortium partners, and to ask for your help in providing information about this program to students who may be interested. If appropriate, would you please pass along the following information to members of the organization you advise? In July 2010 students will once again have the opportunity to study library science in London through a four-week course offered by the British Studies Program. For details on the program visit http://www.britishstudiesprogram.org The program is offered July 1 – August 1, 2010. Each of the 20 courses offered carries six hours of undergraduate or graduate credit from The University of Southern Mississippi, a fully-accredited institution of higher learning. Southern Miss offers the program through a consortium of 14 U.S. colleges and un...

A private, college-preparatory, boarding school in Virginia is seeking a librarian/media specialist to commence work in August 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the full life of the school by coaching athletic teams or supervising extracurricular activities. Location: Small town in Virginia Work Begins: August 2010 Compensation: salary, benefits, and housing Requirements: MLS or comparable degree. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong academic record. Teacher certification not required. To apply, visit our website and complete the online application: www.SouthernTeachers.com

HewinsScholarship.pdf Attached is information regarding the Hewins Scholarship, which is geared more towards those seeking to do library work with children (preference to those interested in public libraries). The application deadline is May 1, 2010. Check it out!