LISSA

The LISSA webpage has been dead for the last few months. A busy fall semester gave way to a busy spring and the LISSA website fell into disuse. The page is sporting a different take on a new logo previously designed by the talented John Quirk (who is also a recent graduate). The officer directory has also been updated for the 2011-2012 school year. We will be changing things all summer and semester long, so keep checking back for updates here . If you have any questions, comments, or input please contact us at slis_lissa@yahoo.com -Andrew

Below is the link to view the Winter 2011 edition of SLISten Up! There are lots of great articles written by your fellow students so be sure to take some time to read them if you haven't already done so. Also a big thanks to co-editors Virginia Blake and Caroline Herndon as this is their last issue SLISten Up! Winter 2011

Our Columbia social chair Kelly Riddle put together some really awesome upcoming socials and LISSA has some other upcoming events. More events will follow in May! Friday 3/25 - The Whig 8pm Friday 4/1 - LISSA Symposium Panel 11:30-1pm RSVP to Andrew Harris by March 29th Arts and Draughts at the Columbia Museum of Art 7pm Thursday 4/7 - Shag Night at Jillian's in the Vista 6pm Friday 4/8 to Saturday 4/9 - Relay for Life at Blatt PE Field 7pm Friday 4/15 - Blue Tapas Happy Hour 6pm Sunday 4/17 - Riverbanks Zoo (Meet at Davis) 2pm Saturday 4/23 - Board Game Night (Location TBA) 8pm Friday 4/29 - Tin Roof 8pm We hope to see you there!

Tonight I attended a great presentation titled "Ace that Interview!" presented by the Public Library Section of SCLA and LISSA. We heard expert advice on preparing for an interview from Caroline Hipp (RCPL, Extension Services Manager), Roberta Bibbins (Orangeburg County Library, Director), and Jennifer Wishart (RCPL, Job Readiness Trainer). We had a few technical difficulties at the beginning of the session in which our internet connection was lost and the session re-started. Therefore, the recording starts a few minutes into the presentation, but don't worry the majority is included. Have a listen and hopefully learn some new things as you prepare for your job search. http://breeze.sc.edu/p94144442/

It's only Wednesday but I'm already thinking about the weekend.  Fortunately there are a lot of great things to look forward to whether you're here in Columbia or part of a cohort. Friday February 18th Here in Columbia we will be having a potluck in the student lounge in the basement of Davis College at 6pm. If you haven't yet given your RSVP (which you should have by now!) email Kelly to let her know that you're attending and what you're bringing. I'd also recommend bringing some of your Tupperware so that you can bring home a variety of the leftovers.  I mean c'mon, one person isn't going to want to take ALL of their brownies home, right? Our Charleston Cohort is also having a food-related activity as they meet on Friday the 18th at Taco Boy at 7pm.  Lisa will be organizing the event so you can ask for her table if you make it there. Saturday February 19th Jason Broughton from the State Library will be hosting a resume workshop in Davis.  F...

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...