Monday, July 18, 2011

DC/SLADC/SLA 2011 Student Scholarship

The Washington, D.C. Chapter of SLA announces its 2011 scholarship program.  The Catherine A. Jones Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by IOP Publishing, will be awarded by the chapter in late August 2011 for studies leading to a Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited graduate Library Science program.

DC/SLA encourages talented men and women to join us with a career in special librarianship by assisting students who are preparing for a Master’s Degree in Library Science.  In support of this goal, a $2,000 cash scholarship is being awarded this year.
Selection criteria include:
  • An essay describing the applicant’s interest in special librarianship and professional goals, including anticipated contribution to the profession (two-– three pages, 1,000–2,000 words)
  • Letter of academic or professional recommendation
  • Membership in the Washington, D.C. Chapter of SLA (If you aren’t a DC/SLA member yet, SLA student dues are only $40 per year.  Join today at http://www.sla.org/content/membership/joinsla/index.cfm.  Remember to choose the Washington, D.C. Chapter on your SLA membership form.)
  • Enrolled or accepted in an ALA-accredited Library Science program

The scholarship application form and additional details are available on the DC/SLA website at http://units.sla.org/chapter/cdc/yp/dcsla_2011_Application_v2.doc
Application deadline:  August 12, 2011.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Drift away with DC/SLA with these events in July/August:

Drift away with DC/SLA with these events in July/August:

* 2011 SLA Annual Conference Wrap-upWed, July 13, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: The Catholic University of America
If you didn't get to attend the SLA Annual Conference (or just had a schedule conflict and couldn't be in two places at once), come hear impressions and takeaways from chapter members. Co-sponsored by DCSLA and The Catholic University of America Special Libraries Association (CUA SLA) Location: The Catholic University of America School of Library and Information Science Information Commons Marist Hall Room, 132 Time: 6:00pm -9:00pm Networking with pizza 6:00pm - 6:30pm Program begins at 6:30. Cost: $15 for non-members; $10 for members; $5 for students/retirees/unemployed

* New Professionals Happy Hour
Wed, July 20, 6pm-8pm
Where: Vinoteca 1940 11th Street NW
http://www.vinotecadc.com/

* DCSLA Fiction Book Club
Wed, July 20, 6pm – 7pm
Where: Barnes & Noble bookstore at the corner of E Street, NW and 12th Street, NW - just down 12th Street from the Metro Center station.
Please RSVP: Barbara Folensbee-Moore at bfolensbee-moore@morganlewis.com

* Association Roundtable Brownbag Lunch
Wed, July 27, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Where: Location to be announced
Information discussion of the Association Information Services Caucus. Group meets monthly. Topic TBD

* NonFiction Book Club Meeting
Thur, July 28, 6:30pm
Where: Zorba's Cafe 1612 20th St NW Washington, DC 20009
Discussing Steven Johnson's Where Good Ideas Come From

* Happy Hour with the SLA President-Elect Candidates
Tue, August 9, 6pm – 8pm
Where: NPR, 635 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC (map)
Nearest Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown or Mount Vernon Square
Here's your chance to meet SLA President-Elect candidates Deb Hunt and David Capolli. Deb and David will visit the DC chapter and you'll get a chance to hear their ideas on the profession, the association and whatever else comes up. Don't miss this fun, informal opportunity. Registration will begin at 6 , then starting at 6:30 we'll have an opportunity to listen to Deb and Dave. Come prepared with your questions! Beer, wine, soft drinks and food will be served. Register and pay at http://dc.sla.org/events/?regevent_action=register&event_id=22

* The Civil War for Librarians who Slept Through Jr High History
Date: Thur, Aug 11, 2011 6-8:30p.m.
Where: George Washington University, Himmelfarb Medical Library, Room B103 (lower level)
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Himmelfarb+Libraray,+George+Washington+University++&hl=en
METRO:  Foggy Bottom, Blue and Orange Line
Mr. Lee Hadden, Army Geospatial Librarian at Ft Belvoir, VA will be presenting this program.  Lee is an active Civil War reenactor.  He is the author of several books and articles, especially "RELIVING THE CIVIL WAR, A Reenactors Handbook."   There will be limited copies of the Reenactors Handbooks for sale @ $20.00 cash, per book; the author will sign!

More information on the Reenactors Handbook

Register by Aug 10, 2011.   Space is limited to 30 attendees.

Cost: $10 Members, $5 Students/Retirees, $15 Non-Members
Registration

Contact Sharon Lenius with questions.  leniussa@gmail.com
Presented by the Military Libraries Group of DC/SLA
Sponsored by Proquest/Dialog. Thank you!

* DCSLA Fiction Book Club
Wed, August 17, 6pm – 7pm
Where: Barnes & Noble bookstore at the corner of E Street, NW and 12th Street, NW - just down 12th Street from the Metro Center station.
Please RSVP: Barbara Folensbee-Moore at bfolensbee-moore@morganlewis.com

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

The Civil War for Librarians Who Slept thru Jr. High History

Mr. Lee Hadden, Army Geospatial Librarian at Ft Belvoir, VA will be presenting this program.  Lee is an active Civil War reenactor.  He is the author of several books and articles, especially "RELIVING THE CIVIL WAR, A Reenactors Handbook."   There will be limited copies of the Reenactors Handbooks for sale @ $20.00 cash, per book; the author will sign!

More information on the Reenactors Handbook

Date: Tuesday, Aug 11, 2011

Location: George Washington University, Himmelfarb Medical Library, Room B103 (lower level)
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Himmelfarb+Libraray,+George+Washington+University++&hl=en
METRO:  Foggy Bottom, Blue and Orange Line

Time: Registration and Refreshments - 6 p.m.; Program 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Register by Aug 10, 2011.   Space is limited to 30 attendees.

Cost: $10 Members, $5 Students/Retirees, $15 Non-Members
Registration

Contact Sharon Lenius with questions.  leniussa@gmail.com
Presented by the Military Libraries Group of DC/SLA 
Sponsored by Proquest/Dialog. Thank you!

SLA 2011 Conference Recap

If you didn't get to attend the SLA Annual Conference (or just had a schedule conflict and couldn't be in two places at once), come hear impressions and takeaways from chapter members. Co-sponsored by DC/SLA and The Catholic University of America Special Libraries Association (CUA SLA)

Location: The Catholic University of America School of Library and Information Science Information Commons Marist Hall Room, 132 

Time: 6:00pm -9:00pm Networking with pizza 6:00pm - 6:30pm Program begins at 6:30. 

Cost: $15 for non-members; $10 for members; $5 for students/retirees/unemployed