Join DC/SLA for March's Upcoming Events!!

ClickU: Ask the Copyright Experts
Date: Wed, March 9, 2pm – 3pm
Location: Dow Jones, 1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC
These interactive sessions, which will be presented in the spring and fall in 2011, will explore recent developments in the copyright and licensing arena. The presentations and panel discussions always prove to be interesting and informative. Bring your questions!
PRICE:
 Free for SLA members
 $25 for non-SLA members
Registration: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cdc/committees_files/clicku.html
Contact: Gregory Bailey baileyinfospec@gmail.com

Future Ready Panel Discussion
Date: Tues, March 15, 6pm-8pm
Location: NPR, 635 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC Closest Metro stations: Mount Vernon Sq.- Convention Center (Yellow/Green) or Gallery Place - Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green)
SLA President Cindy Romaine has challenged us to be Future Ready. But what does that mean exactly? Our panel of distinguished local library leaders will tackle this topic on Tuesday, March 15, as we consider what the future may hold for society and our profession. Our panelists will be Laura Soto-Bara of National Public Radio, Pamela Tripp-Melby of the International Monetary Fund and Sue Woodson of Welch Medical Library, Johns Hopkins University.
Price:
$10 Students/Retired/Unemployed Members
$15 Members
$25 Non-members
Registration: http://surveymonkey.com/s/futureready

DC/SLA Fiction Book Club
Date: Wed, March 16, 6pm-7pm
Location: Barnes & Noble at the corner of E St and 12th St, NW in the café
The topic for March - very appropriately is any book about Ireland or with Green in the title.
RSVP: Barbara Folensbee-Moore bfolensbee-moore@morganlewis.com

Students and New Professional Happy Hours
Date:Mon, March 21, 6pm
Location: Maddy's Bar and Grill, 1726 Connecticut Avenue Northwest www.maddysbar.com/
Dupont Circle (Red Line)
Close to the Washington Hilton, location of Computers in Libraries
RSVP or questions to Carrie Port (carrieport@gmail.com) or Cheri Widowski (cwidowski@gmail.com) or just show up!

DC/SLA Programming Planning Poll Closes March 1st

The Programming Committee is already hard at work planning some great programs for 2011. For planning purposes we want to make sure we tap into our most important resource for  programs-our members!

We've put together a short poll we where you can tell us what kinds of programs would be the most helpful, where and when they should be held, and more.  The poll will stay open until March 1. You can view the poll at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VLF3XCT

Take a few minutes to tell us what you think-we're hoping to use your feedback for programs this year and next!

Deadline for SLA Conference Stipend Award March 4!!

There's still time to apply for the Washington, D.C. Chapter Annual Conference Stipend Award to attend the SLA Annual Conference. All Chapter members as shown on official SLA records as of February 1, 2011 are eligible to apply. This includes student members, retired members, and those who are simultaneously members of other Chapters. Past recipients who have used their awards are not eligible. However, past recipients who have been prevented by circumstances from using their awards, and have returned the funds, are eligible. Board members are not eligible.

The award criteria include future professional leadership potential in SLA and the profession, contributions to SLA and the Chapter, and financial need. Preference is given to newer members who have already begun to take a leadership role. The award recipient shall be chosen by the Board upon recommendation of the Chapter Awards Committee. The award for 2011 will reimburse the recipient for expenses incurred up to $1,500.

The application process shall consist of submitting a form and two professional references. The application form is available as a Word file on the Chapter website at  http://units.sla.org/chapter/cdc/awards/StipendApplication2011.doc
There is no prescribed format for letters of reference, but they should be limited to no more than 250 words.

All materials, including the application and letters of reference, shall be submitted via email to Diane Schnurrpusch, DC/SLA Awards Committee, dschnurr@dtic.mil or mailed to her. Please contact her at 703-767-9069 for her address.

Deadline: All materials must be received by Friday, March 4, 2011

Checklist:
Obtain application from Chapter website
Line up professional references
Complete application, gather letters of reference
Send application and reference letters via email or mail/package service to one of the addresses given above
Ensure receipt by Friday, March 4,  2011

Jihadis' Path to Self-Destruction Dine Around

Members of the Military Libraries Group (MLG) of DC/SLA joined othersat the Library of Congress for aspecial lecture and later for dinner and conversation at B. Smiths, Union Station with Dr. Nelly Lahoud,a top expert on jihadi ideology and a West Point associate professor. She discussed her new book "The Jihadis’ Path to Self-Destruction" the topic at the John W. KlugeCenter, Library of Congress on Feb. 16. Dr. Lahoud doctrine postulates that contemporary jidhidists hold the seeds of their own self destruction in their global approach. This event was graciously sponsored by DIALOG. http://www.dialog.com/

Click here to learn more about Dr. Lahoud’s book: http://tinyurl.com/4vg5udy

Join DC/SLA for Murder, Mysteries, Books, and Drinks!!

Enjoy discovering new authors?  Come hear local author Allison Leotta at a special happy hour and book talk, Friday, February 25.  Ms. Leotta, whose day job is a federal sex crimes prosecutor, will speak about her latest book, "Law of Attraction"   Ms. Leotta also writes a blog about the accuracy (or not!) of TV crime shows.  For more details, check out http:///www.allisonleotta.com.

Date: Friday, February 25, 2011

Time:  Happy hour starts at 6:00 pm. Ms. Leotta will speak at 6:30.  Beer, wine, soda and light munchies are included in the registration cost.

Cost:  $10 for students/unemployed/retired members; $15 for SLA members; $20 for non-members

Location: Morgan, Lewis,& Bockius, 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Closest Metro stations are Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange lines) and Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange lines). Limited parking is available at Morgan Lewis for a minimum of $14; other garages are in the area. Security will direct attendees to the second floor conference room.
To register and pay via credit card:   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5JNMXYG

Ready for your Close Up? Join DC/SLA for a Discounted showing of Sunset Boulevard

Join DC/SLA for a entertaining peak behind the curtain of the current
production of Sunset Boulevard.  Dramaturg Ann-Marie Dittmann will
discuss her role researching the play's background over lunch, then
we'll head next door to Signature Theatre to see the play itself.

Pick-up your lunch from one of the nearby restaurants. There's a list
on the City of Shirlington's site (http://www.villageatshirlington.com/storelist.php)
(note, most have carry-out, except Carlyle).   Then meet at
the Shirlington Branch of the Arlington Public Library at 12:30 for
lunch with Ann-Marie.

DCSLA has pre-ordered 20 tickets at a 20% discount. Buy yours today!

Date:           Sunday, February 13, 2010

Time:          12:30-1:30: Lunch: and Discussion:
Location:      Shirlington Branch Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington VA 22206
Directions

Time:            2:00-4:00: Sunset Boulevard
Location:       Signature Theater
4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206


Cost:      $58.00  (a 20% discount from the regular price)

You may purchase up to 2 tickets each.  All payments must be made
electronically via PayPal (a PayPal account is not required to use
PayPal to pay via credit card).


To register and pay: go to  http://units.sla.org/chapter/cdc/events_files/feb132011.html

For information, contact:  dcslaprograms@gmail.com

Let DC/SLA Pay You a Stipend for the 2011 SLA Annual Conference!!

 There's still time to apply for the Washington, D.C. Chapter Annual Conference Stipend Award to attend the SLA Annual Conference. All Chapter members as shown on official SLA records as of February 1, 2011 are eligible to apply. This includes student members, retired members, and those who are simultaneously members of other Chapters. Past recipients who have used their awards are not eligible. However, past recipients who have been prevented by circumstances from using their awards, and have returned the funds, are eligible. Board members are not eligible.

The award criteria include future professional leadership potential in SLA and the profession, contributions to SLA and the Chapter, and financial need. Preference is given to newer members who have already begun to take a leadership role. The award recipient shall be chosen by the Board upon recommendation of the Chapter Awards Committee. The award for 2011 will reimburse the recipient for expenses incurred up to $1,500.

The application process shall consist of submitting a form and two professional references. The application form is available as a Word file on the Chapter website at  http://units.sla.org/chapter/cdc/awards/StipendApplication2011.doc
There is no prescribed format for letters of reference, but they should be limited to no more than 250 words.

All materials, including the application and letters of reference, shall be submitted via email to Diane Schnurrpusch, DC/SLA Awards Committee, dschnurr@dtic.mil or mailed to her. Please contact her at 703-767-9069 for her address.

Deadline: All materials must be received by Friday, March 4, 2011

Checklist:
Obtain application from Chapter website
Line up professional references
Complete application, gather letters of reference
Send application and reference letters via email or mail/package service to one of the addresses given above
Ensure receipt by Friday, March 4,  2011