FYI for anyone intersted in Archives or Records Management

On August 25, 2009 the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Great Lakes Region will be holding its annual E-Records Forum.

The keynote speaker will be Ken Thibodeau, PhD, Director of the NARA Electronic Records Archives (ERA). Dr. Thibodeau will discuss ERA's initial launch, challenges faced, opportunities, lessons learned, and next steps for this "archive of the future" present, here and now.

This event is co-sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration, the State of Michigan Records Management Services and the Archives of Michigan.

When: Tuesday, August 25th 9a.m.-Noon
Where: Forum (1st floor) at the Michigan Library and Historical Center building located at 702 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan

This event is free. Pre-registration is required to ensure adequate space for attendees.
Register at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OJbF0aYqBr8AfRSgq_2bIzkg_3d_3d

Questions about the E-Records Forum can be addressed to Marybelle Yeazel at Marybelle.Yeazel@nara.gov or 937-425-0624.

ALA introduces "Getting a Job in a Tough Economy" toolkit

Good luck to all the new grads out there! ALA is developing a toolkit for library job-hunters. They also welcome your feedback, so check it out at http://www.getajob.ala.org. A short description:

The “Getting a Job in a Tough Economy” toolkit is an interactive website with tips, narrative and suggested links and readings, a blog, podcasts, timelines and activities/checklists for new librarians and support staff, those looking to change position, people who have been laid off, and others who are having difficulty finding the right position. The site will be a one-stop resource including and/or linking to information prepared for members from units within ALA, as well as linking to information about best practices in job searching from any field. The toolkit will shine a spotlight on the resources that ALA already offers, highlighting why they are especially valuable in the current economy.

ALA Core Competencies

The ALA adopted these core competencies as policy at the Midwinter Meeting this year. They outline what LIS students should know after graduating from an ALA-accredited program.

Click HERE to view these statements.

Library Day at Comerica

In case you missed this on the listserv. From Christine Ayer, an LISP alumni:

Who: Librarians, library staff members, LIS students, library fans and "groupies" and their families
What: Library Day at Comerica Park on
When: Sunday, August 9 at 1:05 PM when the Tigers take on the Minnesota Twins!

There are a block of seats available, for $12 each. Orders must be placed by July 10 and the order form and additional info can be found on Christine's blog http://mylibraryideas.wordpress.com/

Open SLA Positions

SLA @ WSU is currently accepting nominations for officers.

The following positions are available beginning in the Fall of 2009:

• President
• Vice-President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Please send your name, telephone number, email address, position desired and a short paragraph explaining why you should be selected for the position.

Send this information to sla_wsu@wayne.edu

SLA @ WSU Event

SLA @ WSU Conversations with Professionals

Who: All LISP students and alumni

What: Conversations with Professionals Event with guest speakers from the Michigan Professional Chapter of SLA, Sophia Guevara, Colleen Lyon, and Nathan Rupp. Learn about the benefits of membership in a professional organization.

When: Friday, June 19th 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: Kresge Auditorium on the 1st floor of the Purdy/Kresge Library

RSVP: Please e-mail back2stacey@msn or sla_wsu@wayne.edu if you plan to attend