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To build your network and knowledge, consider attending one of these upcoming events.


Monthly Meetings (held in the SCILS Student Lounge).

Wednesday, September 9th - 5:30 pm - New Student Orientation

Come introduce yourself and talk to other students about their experiences with the MLIS program. Chat about classes and teachers that we've enjoyed, ones we haven't, and get some ideas for electives you might want to take.

Wednesday, October 21st - 5:30 pm - Job Description

Wondering what School Media Specilists and Youth Librarians do on a daily basis? Attend this meeting and find out first hand from our guest speakers.

Wednesday, November 11th - 5:30 pm - NJASL

It's important to become involved in the library community, with groups such as NJASL, NJLA, and AASL. At this meeting we'll learn about the benefits memberships offer and what the groups do.

We have a fantastic panel of guest speakers:

Pat Massey - President of NJASL
Judy Mansbach - NJLA Vice Chair of Member Services
Carol Phillips - a Past-President of NJLA. 
Hilda Weisburg - NJASL's representative to AASL and delgate to Affiliate Assembly

 

Wednesday, December 2nd - 5:30 pm - Collaboration

Come listen and talk to a panel of school librarians and teachers as they share how the collaborate with each other, principals, and public librarians to make their school libraries more effective.

February - Date TBA - Creating and Running a School Media Website

What should you include, and what should you leave out?

Wednesday, March 31st - 5:30 pm - Job Hunting

What can you do now to build your resume? What information should be on your resume as a School Media Specialist? Where to look for jobs, and interview techniques.

April - Date TBA - Reading Trends

Talk about new trends in reading and genres, strategies to teach better reading comprehension, and ideas for programs such as summer reading.

 

May - Date TBA - End of the Year Elections and Celebration!

 

Several of our meetings qualify for 502 credit. Please speak with Professor Varlejs before the meeting to inquire about 502 credits for our speakers.


Professional Conferences

NJASL Fall Conference
New Jersey Association of School Librarians

November 13th-14th, 2009
Hilton East Brunswick, East Brunswick, NJ