CLA Holiday Raffle

CLA is raffling off four prizes to support the A Book for Every Child charity.

Top Prize: Wine & Cheese Gift Basket (includes: 1 bottle of red wine, 1 bottle of white wine, cheese and crackers)
Second Prize: Fleetway Lanes Gift Card (for two rounds of bowling)
Third Prize: Scarf & Mitten Comfort Pack (includes: 2 scarves form Impressions Fashions and Accessories and a pair of handknit mittens, mug and hot chocolate)
Fourth Prize: Tim Horton’s Gift Bag (includes: bag, travel mug, t-shirt, hat & towel)

Tickets are $1 each or 3 for $2, and will be sold at lunch all next week (November 28 - December 2), and during the End of Term Party.

Healthy Bakesale

Tuesday November 29th 10:30am - 1:30pm outside of the GRC

All proceeds go to A Book for Every Child.

Speed Networking

This past Tuesday, was the CLA's Spped Networking Event. It was a clear and cool evening in London, and the Masonville Library was very warm & welcoming.


We would like to thank all of the professionals who attended:

• Randy Oldham, Web Librarian, University of Guelph
• Denise Horoky, Education Librarian, University of Western Ontario
• Sharron Smith, Manager of Reader's Advisory Services, Kitchener Public Library
• Kevin Moore, Supervisor, Pond Mills Branch, London Public Library
• Sarah Andrews, eCollections Librarian, London Public Library
• Stephen Francom, Archivist, Elgin County Archives
• Izabela Piasecka-Latour, Manager, Prospect Research, Ontario - CNIB

They showed a great amount of enthusiasm, patience and knowledge when faced with 15 minutes of one-on-one discussion with students eager to know more about them and their careers.

We can't name any one librarian, archivist or prospect researcher as a favourite, because they were all amazing!

If you were not able to make it to this semester's networking event, we will be scheduling another one for next semester, so be ready.

Out of Town Event: Care and Repair of Paper Documents Workshop

The St. Marys Museum will be hosting a Care and Repair of Paper Documents Workshop presented by Oxford County Archivist, Mary Gladwin on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 9am to 12pm. 

The hands on workshop will give participants practical experience on how to clean, repair and store paper records. All materials will be provided. 

Cost: $10.00
 
Location: St. Marys  Museum, 177 Church Street South
 
To register or for more information: Contact the St. Marys Museum at 519-284-3556  or museum@town.stmarys.on.ca or visit
www.stmarysmuseum.ca. 

Spaces are limited to 20 people! 
Register by November 17, 2011 to avoid disappointment! 

Upcoming Events!

Tour of the Map Library

There will be a tour of the Map Library on Thursday November 10 at 12:15. We will be meeting in front of the GRC at 12 before walking over.

Guest Speaker

During the  regular meeting time on Tuesday, November 15 CLA will be hosting a guest speaker, Rochelle Mazar from U of T Mississauga, an Emerging Technologies librarian. Come to Room 295 at 12pm and bring your lunch and questions.

 

Speed Networking Event!!

On Tuesday, November 15, there will be a Networking event at the Masonville Library at 6pm. Tickets are $5 a piece and will be sold during lunch this week. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with librarians from Public, Academic, and Special libraries. Each participant will get the chance to talk to each of the librarians at the event for a 15 minutes. 

The professionals who are attending are:

• Randy Oldham, Web Librarian, University of Guelph
• Denise Horoky, Education Librarian, University of Western Ontario
• Sharron Smith, Manager of Reader's Advisory Services, Kitchener Public Library
• Kevin Moore, Supervisor, Pond Mills Branch, London Public Library
• Sarah Andrews, eCollections Librarian, London Public Library
• Stephen Francom, Archivist, Elgin County Archives
• Izabela Piasecka-Latour, Manager, Prospect Research, Ontario - CNIB

Tour of the UWO Archives

On Thursday, November 17 we will be meeting in front of the GRC at 12 before walking over to the Archives (first floor of the Weldon Library) for a tour at 12:15pm.

*Update* Interview Coaching, November 9th

Update: now open to all MLIS students!

Are you interested in getting feedback on your interview skills, resume and cover letter?

On Wednesday, November 9th, students are invited to participate in one-on-one interview coaching sessions with practicing information professionals. You will be provided with feedback on cover letters and resumes and will receive advice on preparing for and completing interviews. Your session will last approximately one hour. 

If you are a student and are interested in participating, please email Leah Gallagher at lgallag5@uwo.ca with:

•  the times of day at which you are available,
•  a pdf file containing your cover letter and resume,
•  and the applicable job posting for which your cover letter and resume are targeted 

by Sunday, November 6th. Everyone is welcome to sign-up!