SLA Student Chapter October 2022 Newsletter

Spooky Season has arrived, but never fear! Read to find out more about the Special Libraries Association Student Chapter's (SLASC) exciting programs for October. Are there any topics you'd like to see as an iSchool student? Let us know! You can reach us at sjsu.slasc@gmail.com.

Autumn 2022 Programs & Events

We have some great events coming up this month! Mark your calendars and register to hold your spot, and read more about other upcoming SLASC programs and events on our webpage.

Monday, October 17, 2022 from 6:30-7:30 PM PST: SLASC Presentation with Dr. Michele Villagran, SJSU iSchool Professor

Comment with your questions below and we will answer them as soon as we can!

November 10, 2022 from 6:30-7:30 PST: SLASC Presentation with the SJSU King Library Anti-Racism Assessment Working Group

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New on the SLASC Blog

Welcome to Spooky Season

Ghoul-brielle S. Bates writes about the inspiration behind some Halloween classics.

SLASC Executive Committee News

We are pleased to welcome two new SLASC Executive Committee members this semester! Lauren West and Rosine Bingol have joined the SLASC EC as Assistant Membership Director and Second Assistant Membership Director. Welcome, Lauren and Rosine!

Are you interested in a student leadership opportunity with a diverse, fun group of colleagues? Consider joining the SLASC Executive Committee. We are currently searching for a Second Assistant Blog Editor.

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Other News & Resources

Live near Sierra Madre, California? Learn more about the world of astronomy thanks to research done by lead archivist and special librarian for the Observatories, Kit Whitten and our very own Lauren Kime on Oct 2nd, at 5:00 pm. Admission is free! Sign up today.
Check out this article from College & Research Libraries about the challenges, experiences, and lessons of returning to librarianship after being a stay-at-home mom.
Internship Announcement: Shure is looking for a Corporate Archives Intern for the Summer of 2023.

This position will be full-time (40 hours per week) and based out of the Niles Corporate Headquarters in Illinois. Hybrid position available.
Call for Submissions: The College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE)'s 2023 Online Student Conference is encouraging students to submit presentations about their school or work experience.
Miss out on Banned Books Week? Check out the recorded livestreams you missed here!
Looking for scholarships? The ALA Scholarships App is now open! Deadline is March 1st.

Learn More About Special Libraries & SLA

The Special Libraries Association is the global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners. It

promotes and strengthens its members through learning, advocacy, and networking initiatives. Students can join SLA for just $10/year.

Learn more about the Special Librarianship Pathway in the SJSU iSchool and read about "non-traditional" LIS career pathways in this Hack Library School post from 2021.

Follow us! We'll keep you updated on upcoming events, ways to get more involved, cool things our members are doing, and news about special librarianship. For more, check out our webpage and blog: http://ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu/slasc

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