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April
Annual Wine and Cheese Social
April 18, 2009 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
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Panel Discussion: Library Administration
April 16, 2009 (6:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
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February
Games and Movie Night
February 27, 2009 (8:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
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February 20th Meeting & Guest Speaker
February 20, 2009 (1:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
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January
Spring Meet and Greet
January 30, 2009 (6:00 pm)
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American Library Association Student Chapter
Welcome!
Welcome to the ALA Student Chapter of Indiana University Bloomington. The ALA-SC exists to provide students with an introduction to the professional organization of the ALA and to sponsor events both professional and social for the students of the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science.
 
Annual Wine and Cheese Social PDF Print E-mail

Celebrate upcoming SLIS graduates!

Saturday, April 18th 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Please join us for an evening of celebration as we gather to honor those soon graduating from the SLIS program!  Enjoy sampling a variety of wines, cheeses, and other hors d'oeuvres.  Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.  The evening will also include a raffle.
 
The attire for this evening is semi-formal, so please dress appropriately.  In addition, please feel free to bring your spouses or significant others with you.  As alcohol will be served, we kindly ask that you do not bring your children to the event.
 
* Panache Dance Studio is located at 311 E Winslow Road; Bloomington, IN 47401.
Bus routes 1 South, 4 South, and 7 run very close to the studio.  Please visit the Bloomington Transit website for schedules and more information: http://www.bloomingtontransit.com/Maps.htm.
We thank SLA for their support, and Kroger for its generous donations.
Please contact Mary Grange at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  with any questions.
Last Updated ( Monday, 13 April 2009 07:40 )
 
Panel Discussion: Library Administration PDF Print E-mail
Your future bosses are talking… Are you listening?
 
Are you considering a future as a director or administrator?  What do these positions entail?  What are current administrators looking for? As a SLIS student, how can you prepare yourself for this career?
Please join the ALA-SC for an informative panel discussion about library administration in academic and public libraries.
 
Where: Wells Library E-174
When: Thursday, April 16th 6:30-8:00 PM
Who:
  • Pat Steele – Ruth Lilly Dean of University Libraries at Indiana University Bloomington
  • Sara Laughlin – Director of the Monroe County Public Library
  • Krista Ledbetter – Director of the Morgan County Public Library
We look forward to seeing you there!
Last Updated ( Sunday, 12 April 2009 10:42 )
 
Get Your Official ALA-SC Tote Bag! PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 24 October 2008 11:42
Next week the ALA student chapter will be selling our custom-made tote bags here in SLIS. These bags, which are both fashionable AND durable, sell for just $10 each and are a must-have for any SLIS student!

Your friendly ALA-SC board members will be selling bags on the following dates, from 11 am to 3 pm in the following locations:

Monday 10/27 -- Room 036
Tuesday 10/28 -- Room 036
Wednesday 10/29 -- Room 030

You'll also be able to purchase ALA-SC flair ($1 each OR 4 for $3) to adorn your bag with - you'll definitely be on your way to the Style pages!

Can't make it during these dates/time? Don't have the money this month? Don't feel left out - contact me Janet at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we'll make arrangements to get you your very own.

 
Welcome, New Students! PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 28 August 2008 20:39

It was great to see all the new faces at SLIS Fall Orientation today! We're excited to meet you, to help you get acquainted with the school, Bloomington, and the ALA-SC, and to make use of your energy and ideas to make this the best year yet for the ALA Student Chapter at IU! Take a look at our website to get a feel for what we're all about - make sure to check out our Facebook page (link on the right) and our newsletter, the SLISsard Line, written by ALA-SC members. Membership information is available here.

And don't miss our Fall Meet & Greet! We'll be meeting and greeting at Yogi's Bar and Grill at 5pm on Friday, September 5th. It'll be a great chance to grab a drink, chill out, make some friends, and celebrate the end of your very first week!

Returning members - don't you miss the Meet & Greet, either! The clock is ticking on your time at SLIS and you'll want to reconnect with friends before the semester gets too busy. See you at Yogi's!

 
Swing Lesson and Social Dancing PDF Print E-mail
Please join the ALA – Student Chapter for this month's social event: Swing Dancing lesson and Social Dance
 
What: Free Swing Dance lesson followed by Social Dancing
 
Where: Panache Dance Studio
           311 E Winslow Road
           Bloomington, IN  47401
 
When: Friday, March 27th at 9-10pm (lesson)
          10pm-1am (social dancing)
 
This event is presented in conjunction with The Indiana University Swing Dance Club.  Everyone is welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there.
Last Updated ( Monday, 23 March 2009 21:43 )
 

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