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Hello 2017 from SLA-SD President Greg Sorini

Hello 2017 from SLA-SD President Greg Sorini

Happy New Year to you all and I hope your holidays were pleasant.

I wanted to take a moment to say hello as I take on my new role as President of SLA-San Diego.  I’ve met some of you last year as President-Elect and look forward to working with more of you this year.  As you know SLA has undergone some big changes this last year, putting a new management company in place, the appointment of RBC as new wealth managers, the sale of the headquarters building, SLA Connect as the new communication platform and an increasing national membership.   All positive changes resulting in a new energy around SLA.

Locally, we have some new Board members.  Welcome to Isabelle Garcia (President-Elect), Susan Alden (Archivist), Andrew Blatchford (Membership Chair) and Ana Bellini (Student Liaison).  And thank you to all of those Board members who are staying on for another term.  I’m hoping that 2017 will prove to be a banner year for our local chapter, that we can grow our membership and continue to offer opportunities to network and learn.

Our first Board Meeting will be in February, exact date and time to follow.  This is an open meeting during which Board members will report on chapter activities and discuss new and old business.  All are welcome to attend.

There are a couple of projects that I’d like to focus on this year:

  • Developing a more active social networking presence, especially with library school students
  • Examining and updating SLA-SD’s archives and archival process

I’d also love to hear about anything that you would like to see happen with our chapter.  Feel free to reach out to me with ideas and suggestions.

SLA Headquarters has some upcoming virtual trainings that you should take advantage of.  Be sure to take a look at these and more on SLA Connect.  NOTE: Times listed are EST.

January 18, 2017, 1 – 3:30pm EST: Virtual Leadership Summit

February 8, 2017, 12 – 1pm EST: Unit Toolkits & Communications

Regards,

Greg Sorini

SLA-San Diego President 2017

gsorini@qualcomm.com

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Congratulations to our 2016 SLA-SD Scholarship Recipient – Ana Bellini!

We are please to announce that Ana Bellini is the recipient of the SLA-SD 2016 scholarship.

Ana is in her final semester of the MLIS program at the iSchool, San Jose State University.  She has a BA in Film and Visual Culture from the University of California, Riverside. After many years of working in fundraising and marketing for nonprofits in San Diego, she switched careers to focus on her schooling and family. She has experience working in a public library and is currently working as the Medical Library Technician at Scripps Mercy’s Health Science Library.

Ana has also agreed to serve as 2017’s SLA-SD Chapter Student Liaison and looks forward to being involved with the Chapter’s work.

Thank you for being involved Ana and we welcome you to SLA-SD.

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Fantastic Opportunity for Information Studies Students! SLA San Diego Chapter 2016 Student Scholarship

Apply Now!

San Diego Chapter 2016 Scholarship

The San Diego Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (SLA-SD) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2016 student scholarship. The scholarship includes $1000 plus a one-year student membership in SLA as a San Diego Chapter member

To quality, applicants must:

  • be a resident of San Diego County
  • be enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master’s degree program
  • have an interest in pursuing a career in special libraries.

To be considered, please submit:

  • Personal statement of 500-1000 words discussing your interest in special libraries and your future career goals
  • Current resume including any MLS/MLIS/MIS coursework you’ve completed to date and your anticipated graduation date.

Upon selection, the scholarship recipient will also be required to submit proof of enrollment in

an ALA-accredited Master’s degree program (unofficial transcript) and proof of residency in San Diego County (copy of driver’s license or voter registration card). When registering for the one- year SLA student membership, the recipient MUST become an affiliated member of the San Diego Chapter of SLA.

To submit an application, please email your personal statement and resume (.doc(x) or PDF) attachments to shareslyr@gmail.com by November 18, 2016. Please use the subject line “SLA- SD Scholarship Application.”

The winner will be notified by late November. The scholarship will be officially awarded at the chapter’s Holiday Dinner in December.

2016-10-18 http://sandiego.sla.org

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Taking Reservations! Join us at the December Holiday Dinner

SLA-SD annual holiday dinner and business meeting is December 1st

All are welcome.  Join the SLA SD President & members of the chapter as we review our achievements in 2016. This is a great opportunity to learn about what makes our chapter so special!

Where: Apollonia Greek Bistro, La Jolla  Directions 

When: Thursday, Dec 1st  5:30 – 8 pm (Socializing and networking 5:30-6:00)

First Course:
Feta Bruschetta and Mediterranean Salad

Second Course (Choice of Entree):
Moussaka • Riganato • Falafel Plate

Dessert: Baklava and Galacto-Boureko

Choice of Beverage:
Coffee • Tea • Soft Drink • Milk • Lemonade

Cost $20 (including tax and tip)

Questions?  Please contact Greg Sorini  (SLA-SD President Elect, 2016)   gsorini@qualcomm.com


SLA-SD Holiday Dinner 2016




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Fall Seminar Files — Presentations and RoundTables

You’ve been waiting for this moment…

The slides from our September 30th Fall Seminar, Exceeding our Patrons’ Expectations: The Engagement-Centered Library, are now available!

Okay, we don’t have them all right now. This page will be updated as we obtain permission from our speakers, so check back! You’ll also find links to each presentation on the original program registration post.

 

SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS

 

The Library as Laboratory, Shaun Briley, Branch Manager, San Diego Public Library La Jolla / Riford Branch

How 3D Printing Ate my Media LabDuffy Tweedy, Emerging Technologies Librarian, UCSD

Library Outreach and Engagement through Instructional Art InstallationsMelanie Chu, Outreach Librarian, California State University San Marcos (CSUSM)

Adaptive and Engaging: Video Tutorials Done RightJamie Lin, Bridgepoint Education

 

ROUNDTABLE PRESENTATIONS

Effective and Efficient: Designing a User Interface that Encourages Learning, Jamie Lin, Bridgepoint Education

Connecting Outside the Library Walls, Betsy Chessler, Morrison & Foerster LLP

Connecting Outside the Library Walls, Michele Knapp, Reference Librarian, University of San Diego School of Law

Connecting Outside the Library Walls and MOU example, Laurel Moran, Head of Core Operations for San Diego Law Library (SDLL)

 

 

 

Thanks for attending, and hope to see you again soon!

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Announcing the SLA-SD 2017 Executive Board Slate

The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the slate for SLA-SD’s open 2017 Executive Board positions, including President-Elect and Director (2 positions). Candidates include:

President-Elect: Isabelle Garcia (Manager of Library Services, Qualcomm)

Isabelle Garcia is currently a Manager of Library Services at Qualcomm. After working 15+ years as an engineering project manager, she joined the Qualcomm Library in September 2012.  Isabelle has extensive experience managing complex software and hardware projects through the entire product lifecycle, budget planning, and implementing process improvements.  At the Qualcomm Library, Isabelle leads the operations team which includes library systems infrastructure, cataloging, circulation, collection development, access, and outreach/training.  She earned both her BA in Elementary Education and MLIS from the University of Texas at Austin.

Director: Beth Autin (Associate Director—Library Services, San Diego Zoo Global)

Beth Autin first joined SLA in 1998 and served as SLA-SD Membership Chair from 2006-2008. She is very excited to be back for a second term on the SLA-SD Board, serving as one of our two Directors, and welcomes your Fall Seminar ideas! Beth has over 15 years of experience helping organizations efficiently access and manage information. Her variety of career experiences includes working as a librarian in biotech companies, law firms, public libraries, and as an independent information consultant to the pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics industries. She joined the library team at San Diego Zoo Global in 2015 and is currently Associate Director – Library Services.

Director: Zemirah Lee (User Engagement Librarian, National University)

Zemirah (Zem) Lee joined SLA-SD in 2011 as a student while completing her MLIS from San Jose State University. She served on the Advisory Committee in 2013 as the new Student Liaison after winning the SLA-San Diego Student Scholarship just prior to graduating with her degree in 2014. In 2016, she joined the chapter’s executive board as one of two Directors. Beginning in 2014, Zem worked as an Education & Outreach Librarian with UC Irvine before coming back home to San Diego to work at the National University Library as the Health and Human Services Librarian. In addition to her active local involvement with SLA-SD, Zem is also on the Executive Board of the Southern California Instruction Librarians and has been a continuous member of ALA, CARL, ACRL and SLA since 2011.

We thank Isabelle, Beth, and Zem for agreeing to serve – 2017 is looking bright for our chapter!

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the 2016 SLA-SD Nominating Committee,

Amy Jankowski (Chair)

Greg Sorini

Jill Blaemers

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SLA San Diego Q3 Board Meeting to take place on Sept 14!

All San Diego SLA members are welcome and encouraged to attend the online Q3 Board Meeting on Sept. 14th at 4:00 pm. If you have ideas, thoughts or suggestions please consider joining us. This particular meeting will also provide information and updates on the planning for our upcoming Fall Seminar. 

Attending is easy through the online GoToMeeting software. Here are all the details: 

SLA San Diego Q3 Board Meeting

Wed, Sep 14, 2016 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time

Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/816078365

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States : +1 (312) 757-3121

Access Code: 816-078-365

First GoToMeeting? Try a test session: http://help.citrix.com/getready

Agenda:

Call to order

Roll call

Approval of 2016 Q2 Meeting minutes

Officers Reports

  • President : Britt Mueller
  • Past-President: Amy Jankowski
  • President Elect: Greg Sorini
  • Secretary: Teri Vogel
  • Treasurer: Jennifer Silverman
  • Directors: Beth Autin & Zem Lee

Committee Reports

  • Archivist: Kate Vigderson
  • Communications: Jamie Lin
  • Hospitality: Kristi Ehrig Burgess
  • Membership: Kelly McKeever
  • Nominating: Amy Jankowski
  • Student Liaison: Sharesly Rodriguez
  • Vendor Liaison: Elizabeth Grossman
  • Employment: Open

Old Business

New Business

Action items surfaced during Officer and Committee reports

Announcements

Adjournment

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SLA Q2 Board Meeting to Take Place on June 28th!

The SLA-SD Executive and Advisory Board will hold our second board meeting of the year on Tuesday, June 28th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM(Pacific).  The meeting will take place virtually via GoToMeeting.  All chapter members are welcome and encouraged to participate. To attend please use the the information below:

SLA San Diego Board Meeting
Tue, Jun 28, 2016 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/918988453

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 918-988-453

This will be a great meeting to attend as we will be doing an update on the SLA Conference that just wrapped up last week in Philadelphia and will also provide some discussion and information on the SLA Connect platform. Of course, updates from Board members and the Advisory Council will also be included.

Please contact me with any questions. I hope to “see” you there!

Britt Mueller
britt.mueller@gmail.com
SLA-SD 2016 Chapter President

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Registration Coming Soon – Exceeding our Patrons’ Expectations

The San Diego Chapter of the Special Libraries Association’s annual professional development seminar to be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 1936 Quivira Way, Marina Village Conference Center, San Diego, California.

The 2016 theme is:

Exceeding our Patrons’ Expectations: The Engagement-Centered Library

How is your library creating extraordinary experiences that inspire curiosity, promote collaboration, and transform learning and research? Are you trying some innovative practices; looking at user-focused strategies; and honing in on strategic partnerships to cultivate personal, academic and organizational success with your library patrons? What measures have you put in place to try and become more engaged with your users?

This year’s Seminar will focus on how librarians coordinate the libraries’ user experience and engagement efforts, for both the online and physical library environments. We are looking for presentations that share knowledge and insights about the tools, methods, and skills that help us learn more about ways to contribute to best practices in library user engagement. Proposals that demonstrate audience engagement will be more favorably considered.

Proposals will be accepted in two formats: Individual/Group Presentation and Roundtable Discussion topics for moderator-facilitated group discussion.   Presentation and Roundtable Discussions may address, but are not limited to, the following topics as specifically focused on practices/concepts:

  • Changing organizational structures and staffing models
  • Examining the impact of emerging digital technologies and web services
  • Transforming scholarly communication
  • Emphasizing space as service
  • Conducting effective service assessment
  • New definitions and philosophies of public services
  • Enhancing teaching and learning
  • Collaborative efforts outside of the library
  • Adjusting library strategy to match organizational changes & challenges

Proposals are accepted from information professionals working in all types of environments; SLA membership is not required. Please include in your proposal submission:

  • Speaker information: Name(s), affiliation, contact information
  • Description: a title and brief summary of your presentation or Roundtable topic (up to 500 words)
    • Presentation format – individual speaker, team presentation or panel discussion
    • Roundtable – your interest in moderating or suggested moderator

Presentations should be approximately 30-45 minutes in length for Individual/Group Presentation and 15-20 minute discussion time for Roundtables. Please submit your proposal to us at SLA.SD.FallSeminar@gmail.com by June 24, 2016 July 1, 2016. The seminar committee will select presentations by July 15, 2016.

Be sure to save the date for September 30 on your calendar. Further details and registration will be posted in July on the SLA-SD website http://sandiego.sla/org and via email.

We hope to see you there!

Beth Autin & Zem Lee

Directors

SLA.SD.FallSeminar@gmail.com

**Questions are welcome, just ask!**

 

 

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Great Opportunity To Make a Difference in San Diego!

Hello SLA San Diego,

We have a great opportunity available for you to make a difference in the San Diego community! Our SLA-SD Student Liaison, Sharesly Rodriguez, is spearheading our annual Words Alive book drive and needs your help.

Words Alive is a fantastic organization that collects new or gently used books for children and Sharesly’s goal is to collect 200 or more this year through donation boxes. She is looking for SLA folks who can help create collection boxes (about the size that holds printed paper) and host them at work or within their communities.

This is a fun and worthwhile effort and a great way to meet other SLA San Diego members.  If you’re interested, please contact Sharesly directly at shareslyr@gmail.com.  I hope we get a record turnout!

Britt Mueller
2016 SLA San Diego President

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Details About the Words Alive Book Drive:

Words Alive collects new or gently used books for children and youth (birth through high school) in English and Spanish for children from low income or disadvantaged communities. The books are to help awaken or sustain a love for reading. Ultimately, children from disadvantaged communities have an opportunity to build their home libraries.

My goal as student liaison for this year is to collect 200 or more! I am looking for members who wish to hold or set up collection boxes. Ideally, the boxes should be the size of box that holds printed paper and can be decorated.  SLA members are encouraged to bring donation boxes to work or spread the word within their communities.

Adult books, textbooks, references books, magazines, self-help books, and torn and worn out books will not be accepted.

Information on book donation proceeds:

http://www.wordsalive.org/#!libraries-project/catb

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