Graduate Pathways to Success Workshops: Getting on Track, Mgmt Essentials for Leadership + Stats: Modelling Proportion and Count Data

There is still space available for this week’s:

GPS Workshop: Managing Effective Collaborative Research Teams (learn strategies for forming and working in collaborative groups within academic settings including preparing for conflict, task management, group development stages, how to increase creativity, how to determine authorship and IP rights, group leadership and more).
Wednesday, May 7th, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
For a complete session description, please visit https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/11055-gps-workshop-managing-effective-collaborative-research-teams
To register, please see https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g33e4

 
Registration is now open for:
GPS Workshop: Getting on Track with your Thesis
Monday, May 12th, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
For a complete session description, please visit https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/10967-gps-workshop-getting-track-your-thesis
To register, please see https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g3446

GPS Workshop: Management Essentials for Leadership
Tuesday, May 13th, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
For a complete session description, please visit https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/10969-gps-workshop-management-essentials-leadership
To register, please see https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g3447

GPS / SCARL Workshop V: Modelling Proportion and Count Data
Please note this is not a how to with software type presentation. Also some knowledge of regression analysis is beneficial.
Wednesday, May 14th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
For a complete session description, please visit https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/10643-gpsscarl-workshop-v-modelling-proportion-count-data
To register, please see https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g3448

Historical Thinking summer institute | Register & Apply for travel bursary by May 15

This year the Faculty of Education at UBC is hosting the Historical Thinking at the Museum of Vancouver, and our UBC Vancouver campus. This is a reminder that participants may apply for an airfaire travel bursary by May 15.

This program is available as an academic course, or for non-credit professional development.

The invitation is also available in these formats:
Plain text
One-page poster (.pdf)

 

Connecting students interested in careers in academic libraries

Hi there,

Are you an MLIS or MIS student interested in a career in a university or college library?
Student clubs are a great way to develop skills, become more employable, and develop professional networks that last a lifetime.

Check out this 1 minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMuTTgrBypA

If you want a once in a life time professional opportunity, please contact me at: mweiler@alumni.sfu.ca

Mark Weiler
Chair, Student Committee
Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians

 

Student Librarian Positions at Public Library Systems [MLIS, Dual Students]

Students in the MLIS and Dual programs should be aware that the summer months are when public library systems hire summer students as well as student librarians for the 2014-15 academic year.

A summer position with Surrey Libraries will be posted tomorrow and we expect student positions with additional public library systems to trickle in over the coming months.

Interested students should check the “Student Employment” postings regularly – we will post these positions as we receive them.

Keep your eyes peeled!

 

 

ASIS&T Pratt Severn Best Student Research Paper Award

Call for nominations for the 2014 ASIS&T Pratt Severn Best Student Research Paper Award

This award recognizes substantive work performed by students in the field of information science and encourages research and writing. Since 1996, it has been sponsored by the Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science, on behalf of the late David Severn, a 1968 Pratt Alumnus.

Evaluated by the same rigorous standards as papers submitted for the Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (JASIST), the best student research paper is judged on technical competence, significance of findings, originality, and clarity of expression. The award shall consist of round-trip travel expenses and full registration for the ASIS&T annual meeting, not to exceed $500; a certificate; and possible submission of the paper for publication in JASIST.

The nomination deadline is June 15, 2014. For more information on eligibility and nomination requirements, visit http://www.asis.org/awards/bestresearchpaper.html

Register now for SEI 2014 (Image Management insstitute)

There are still a few places available in SEI 2014 (the Summer Educational Institute for Visual Resources and Image Management): http://sei2014.org/registration/. SEI 2014 will be held at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign from June 10-13, 2014. The intensive curriculum includes hands-on and discussion sessions on intellectual property rights, metadata, imaging, project management, and digital preservation.

SEI is useful for information professionals new to the field, current or recent graduate students, and more experienced professionals eager to respond to fast-changing technological advancements and job requirements. Individuals holding a range of professional roles have benefitted from past SEIs, including image collection managers, university and public librarians, archivists, and museum professionals responsible for image rights and reproductions. For more on SEI 2014, visit the website at http://sei2014.org/.
Last year’s SEI graduates noted:
“I would definitely recommend SEI to others. The entire week provided a great opportunity for intense learning as well as networking with others in my profession.”
“For someone in the LIS world but not the VR and/or art history world, it was a great introduction and gave me some potential career paths to explore.”
“Fantastic job of covering information that I didn’t learn in library school.”

To register, see http://sei2014.org. Please contact SEI co-chairs Amy Trendler (aetrendler@bsu.edu) or Meghan Musolff (musolffm@umich.edu) with any questions.

 

Graduate Pathways to Success workshops: Managing Collaborative Research Teams + Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Registration is now open for:

GPS Workshop: Managing Effective Collaborative Research Teams

Wednesday, May 7th, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

For a complete session description, please visit https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/11055-gps-workshop-managing-effective-collaborative-research-teams

To register, please see https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g33e4

 

GPS/LCC Workshop: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Thursday, May 8th, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

For a complete session description, please visit https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/11463-gpslcc-workshop-leading-emotional-intelligence

To register, please see https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g33e5

 

There is still space available for this week’s:

GPS Info Session: Doctoral Exam Preparation and Submitting your Thesis (in person)

April 30th, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM (Doctoral Exam Preparation) and 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM (Submitting your Thesis)

For a complete session description, please visit https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/11485-doctoral-exam-preparation-submitting-your-thesis

To register for one or both sessions, please see https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g334b

 

GPS WEBINAR: Submitting your Thesis

Wednesday, April 30th, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Register at: https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g334c

 

GPS WEBINAR: Doctoral Exam Preparation

Thursday, May 1st, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Register at: https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g3351

August Practicum Deadline – Monday, May 12

LIBR 595 – Practicum (0 credits) [MLIS, Dual Students]

Students interested in applying for a Practicum this upcoming August (17th – 29th) must send an application to Dan Slessor by Monday, May 12.

The Practicum is an optional two-week (full-time placement) usually completed at the end of your second term. It cannot be done at end of your final term at the school. Students attain valuable professional experience that can inform your studies at the iSchool and enhance your resume. The course is not for credit and students cannot accept any reimbursement from the host organization.

Full details on the Practicum, including the application form, can be found on the course website.

Please be as specific as possible regarding the “Area or type of work you are most interested in?” question.

Two grants available for MLIS students attending the SLA Annual Conference in Vancouver

MLIS STUDENTS!

Are you currently attending a library or information sciences school and wish to attend the Special Libraries Association Annual Conference in Vancouver from June 8-10, 2014? The Competitive Intelligence Division of the Special Libraries Association is offering two student grants to pay your registration in return for your part-time assistance with conference activities.

Your duties include attending some sessions for the division and managing on site tasks such as transporting a projector to the session, handing out evaluation forms, and helping with session issues. You will have ample opportunity to attend various sessions of your choice during your free time! We pay your registration fee; however, all other costs are your responsibility. This is an ideal opportunity for local students, but might also assist a non-local student to defray part of their expenses.

If you are interested, call Mr. Mason Baldwin at (910) 889-1182 or email robert.m.baldwin.naf@mail.mil by May 15,2014 and discuss this opportunity.

 

 

Professional Experience Postings – Summer 2014 [MAS, MLIS, Dual Students]

A reminder that several Professional Experience postings are currently available to students in the MAS, MLIS and Dual programs. These placements could be a good way to gain experience over the Summer.

Current ARST 596 postings include:

Current LIBR 596 postings include:

All postings can be found on the iSchool News Blog under the Professional Experience category. Postings are removed after they have been filled so feel free to scroll back to previous pages to see if any placements are appealing to you.

Information on the Professional Experience course can be found on the course website.

Questions about the placements or the Professional Experience course can be directed to the Student Services Coordinator, Dan Slessor.

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