UWO SLA - Special Libraries Association

Hello everyone.
This is an update on how SLA will proceed - considering that the summer term will be virtual, I (Hridi) will remain as SLA president until classes commence on campus and I can send the call out for positions for activities. I realize this is all very uncertain and will proceed as things update. Which brings me to ask: would you like to updates on special libraries around the world? For example, links to digital exhibits, tours, video chats that you'd be able to join (just thinking on the top of my head). I know we're getting thrown a lot of resources from different places and I don't want to overwhelm your feeds so I am open to suggestions for what you want to see :)

Hope you are all keeping well.

Tour this Thursday !

Next meeting will be on March 2nd - 12pm at FNB grad lounge! New members are always welcome

Hey everyone!
The first SLA meeting of the semester will be on Monday February 3rd at 12pm in the FNB Grad Lounge - we will be discussing executive positions that need filling, brainstorm a few ideas of fundraisers, tours and whatever else that comes to my head between now and Monday :)

Feel free to share this post to your cohort's FB group page!

Hope everyone had a great start to the new semester!
Update - I am in contact with student council to see the grad lounge booking times so once that is set, I will post about the first meeting.

Hey everyone!
This is your new chair (Hridi) - I know this is super late into the semester and there hasn't been much activity this semester but it was due to extenuating circumstances. I am looking for interest in the following positions to carry into next term:
- Fundraiser
- Treasurer
- Communications/Marketing Officer
As always, more general members are always welcome :)

We are going on a tour of UWO's Herbarium! If you're interested in joining us, please email at [email protected]

We are selling ice cream sandwiches! They are available in the grad lounge freezer - $0.50 each!

Hi everyone! Our first meeting of the summer term is at 12:00 pm this Friday (May 24th) in the grad lounge conference room :)

For those interested in a career in special libraries, the SLA Toronto chapter is hosting an amazing event in May! Information is available below:

Shine a light on your career path on Tuesday, May 14th as SLA Toronto and the First Five Years Committee hosts its alternative careers panel.

Titled “Alternative Careers: I never knew I could do this with a library degree!” the event features a lively and engaging discussion with a panel of information professionals who have found their niche, including:
Prospect Research
Competitive Intelligence
Statistics And Data
Collection Development And Learning
Copyright
Library Vendor
Event attendees will hear from six information professionals who will share their experiences on how they landed their first professional jobs, how to transfer skills, explore alternative career pathways, and suggest transitions to careers.

Hurry up and register as space is limited!

Tickets available until May 13th at 11:30 PM!

Alternative Careers: I never knew I could do this with a library degree! Shine a light on your career path on Tuesday, May 14th as SLA Toronto and the First Five Years Committee hosts its alternative careers panel. Titled “Alternative Careers: I never knew I could do this with a library degree!” the event features a lively and engaging discussion with a panel of info...

Don't forget to come by the grad lounge this week, Mon-Fri, 12-1 to play our guessing game for a chance to win a lot of easter chocolate!

End of term morale booster! Want to win this jar of candy? Take your best guess at the number and you can win the entire jar! We will be in the student lounge all next week from Mon-Fri during the lunch hour :)