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Call for SLA NE Nominations Committee Members

By Kelli Costello posted 08-07-2023
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SLA New England is forming a nominations committee to assist with nominations for the 2024 SLA New England Board. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please email Kathy Berger, 2023 SLA New England President, at bergerkm@bu.edu by Friday, August 18. More information will follow about a call for nominations and the open board positions that will be available on the 2024 SLA NE Board.
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SLA New England Tour of Yale Libraries on Friday 7/21

By Kelli Costello posted 07-11-2023
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Join SLA New England for a day at Yale University on Friday, July 21. We will tour several libraries, including the Beinecke Library, Sterling Memorial Library's Nave, and the Medical Library. Attendees are invited to finish their day after the program's conclusion at the Yale Art Gallery. At the Beinecke, we will see a 1,250-year-old print of Buddhist prayers from Japan, the earliest known printed text with reliable dating, alongside the Gutenberg Bible and John James Audubon's Birds of America. At Sterling Memorial Library, view the amazing architectural style and focal-point art alongside exhibits curated for Yale visitors. At the Medical Library, see how ...
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Get ready for SLA/MLA Annual 2023!

By Kelli Costello posted 05-01-2023
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Are you attending the Annual Conference (virtually or in person)? Join us on Zoom for a friendly chat to discuss what you are planning on doing (let Donna Thompson, dthompson@cfa.harvard.edu, know if you are presenting or moderating); what questions you might have and what you are looking forward to. Wednesday, May 10, 12-1 pm EST. Please register here to get Zoom information. Contact dthompson@cfa.harvard.edu with questions. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
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SLA NE Welcomes RI Members (Lunchtime Chat)

By Kelli Costello posted 04-25-2023
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The SLA New England Community is having a welcome event for the SLA RI Community members since SLA RI has merged with SLA NE. Come join us on Zoom on Wednesday, May 3, at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST to meet and welcome SLA RI members. Please register for this event here and a Zoom link will be provided. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Kathleen Berger, 2023 SLA New England President at bergerkm@bu.edu We look forward to seeing you there!
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SLA New England Virtual Conference Chat Breaks

By Kelli Costello posted 04-20-2023
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Have you seen a great on-demand session at MLA|SLA 2023? Do you want to talk about some of the synchronous streamed programming? Drop on in for a 30-minute chat! There will be one happening on each day of the virtual conference, registration information below. Wednesday, May 17 12:30-1:00 PM Register here . Thursday, May 18 12:30-1:00 PM Register here . Friday, May 19 3-3:30 PM Register here . Questions? Contact Kayleigh Bohémier - kayleigh.bohemier@yale.edu
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CLC & SLA NE Special Libraries Roundtable 4/13/23

By Kelli Costello posted 04-04-2023
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Special Libraries Roundtable Co-Sponsored by Connecticut Library Consortium and SLA New England Please join CLC and SLA/New England Special Librarians Roundtable on Thursday, April 13, 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST to discuss " What's next for Special Libraries? " The end of the year for Roundtables is approaching (Sept. - May) and please put on your forecasting hat, to see where we are going in the near future. Is there less of a dependence on reference and more on managing collections and vendors? Do you see more special libraries being created, or less, and why? For those who attended the Salesforce presentation, do you see CRM systems in your future? And ...
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4/4/23 Great SLA NE Networking Event at Sage Therapeutics

By Kelli Costello posted 03-13-2023
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SLA New England invites you to join us in-person for : Focusing the Fire Hose - Meeting the information needs of Life Sciences companies Tuesday, April 4th 5:30-7:30 pm A fireside chat with Betty Edwards (Sage Therapeutics), John Aubrey (Vertex Pharmaceuticals), and featured speaker Allison DeAngelis ( STAT+ News ) How do Information Professionals working in the Life Sciences industry face the formidable challenge of meeting their organizations' vast and varied external information needs? In this ever-evolving and fast-paced industry, the choice of scientific, business, and current awareness resources is extensive. Getting ...
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Library Tour at the Worcester Art Museum - Saturday 3/4/23

By Kelli Costello posted 02-09-2023
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We hope you can join us for an in-person tour of the newly constructed Library at the Worcester Art Museum . Head Librarian, Rebecca Morin, will discuss the Museum’s journey to construction of a brand new library, including strategies for sustaining the library well into the future. Following a tour of the new library facility, we will take a docent-led tour of a special exhibit within the Museum. We will also be at the museum for its “Flora in Winter” celebration which should be spectacular to see. Saturday, March 4, 10 am - 12:30 pm. Registration required; please complete this form to attend. For those who wish to join us for a dutch treat ...
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SLA NE Virtual Coffee Chat: Setting Goals and Procrastination in 2023

By Kelli Costello posted 12-22-2022
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Join your SLA colleagues to welcome the new year and talk about this year will be different! Thursday, 1/12/23 8:30-9:30 am EST Register here for Zoom information. Research shows you're more likely to complete a goal if it's small and can be completed in 30 days. Let's talk about what we could do in 30 days to make a difference in our lives. Bring ideas or just come to chat. Here are the sources that got us thinking about this topic: Create Your Own 30 Day Challenge, Amy Miron, Very Well Mind, 2022 (podcast): https://www.verywellmind.com/create-your-own-30-day-challenge-friday-fix-the-verywell-mind-podcast-6822309 How to Stop Procrastinating: ...
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Information Professionals in the Engineering Sector 1/25/23

By Kelli Costello posted 12-16-2022
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Information Professionals behind the Engineers of CDM Smith and Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger Please join SLA New England from the comfort of your home for a virtual program with Stacie Cohen of CDM Smith and Joan Cunningham of Simpson & Heger. These information professionals will share what it takes to be special librarians in the engineering sector, how the pandemic has changed their work, and how they keep up with the current trends in LIS. Please register to join Stacie and Joan discuss their specialized roles supporting engineers and their staff. When: Jan 25, 2023 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting here ...
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Community Chat for Special Librarians and Health Sciences Librarians

By Kelli Costello posted 11-30-2022
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Join the Massachusetts Library System and SLA New England for a Community Chat for Special Librarians and Health Sciences Librarians Date and time: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 3 - 4 PM EST Details: Register now to attend (Link: https://lnkd.in/e-ByatTc ). The Zoom link will be sent the day before the chat. The Massachusetts Library System's Community Chats provide the opportunity to share successes and challenges and to connect with colleagues. This month, we'll chat about competitive intelligence. SLA New England community members (especially members based in Massachusetts) are encouraged to attend. This session will be co-hosted by: - John ...
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Dec. 8 SLA NE Community Annual Business Meeting

By Kelli Costello posted 11-28-2022
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Come join us for the SLA New England Community Annual Business Meeting . Date/Time: Thursday, December 8, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST Location: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), 480 Totten Pond Rd, Waltham, MA 02451. Zoom option will also be available. Register here . The deadline for the registration is Friday, December 2. Agenda: 5:30 pm-6:00 pm: Light Dinner and Networking 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Business Meeting 6:30 pm: Presentation - Edee Edwards - Libraries, Leadership, and Politics: A Journey As her year as SLA New England President in 2021 wrapped up, Edee Edwards signed up for another kind of leadership training. She joined ...
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Dec. 6 CLC/SLA NE Special Libraries Roundtable

By Kelli Costello posted 11-20-2022
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Please join Connecticut Library Consortium and SLA/New England Special Librarians Roundtable on Tuesday, December 6 at 1 pm EST for a wide-ranging conversation. We'll tackle the increasing demand for accountability (focus on customers, performance measurement, benchmarking, and continuous improvement) and how special librarians have responded, how to stand out in a virtual environment, how SLA can help keep members engaged, and more! Join us for what should be a very lively discussion. We'd love it if you'd come with your cameras on if you're comfortable - seeing faces helps us feel more connected - and audio. If you do not have a microphone, you ...
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The Places We'll Go: SLA New England Lunch Chat 10/26

By Kelli Costello posted 10-21-2022
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SLA is great for getting you into some remarkable library spaces. What are your favorite libraries to visit? Let’s chat about library spaces or whatever else is on your mind at this low-key SLA New England lunch virtual conversation. No formal agenda, just a nice time to catch up or connect with new folks. Stay for the full-event or just pop in any point to say hello! Join us Wednesday, October 16, 12:00-12:45 pm EST Register here to get Zoom information: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqcOCvrzksHdUEMFBbZswC3DoSS-QPI8Di
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Connecticut Library Consortium/SLA New England Special Librarians Roundtable

By Kelli Costello posted 10-07-2022
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Please join CLC and SLA/New England Special Librarians Roundtable on Thursday, October 13. We'll talk about any conferences or PD opportunities we attended over the summer and also discuss hybrid work environments - are they here to stay? What do they look like at your libraries? Thursday, October 13th from 1pm - 2pm. Register at https://www. ctlibrarians.org/events/ EventDetails.aspx?id=1668618& group= Questions? Contact Ellen Janpol ( ejanpol@bethellibrary.org )
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Virtual tour of Library at Perkins School for the Blind

By Kelli Costello posted 09-22-2022
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Join SLA New England for a virtual tour of the Library at Perkins School for the Blind Thursday, October 13, 5:30 - 7:00 pm EST Register by October 12 at https://smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqf-CqqTkpGt1H65TkFChPIm3qpxpr99aC Perkins School for the Blind was established in 1829 as the first school for the blind in the United States, pioneering education for students who are blind and deafblind. While our students include Laura Bridgman (the first person who was deafblind to be formally educated), Anne Sullivan, and Helen Keller, thousands of students and teachers have been at Perkins over the years. Perkins is a leader in developing the best ...
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September 27th SLA New England Coffee Talk: How was your summer?

By Kelli Costello posted 09-20-2022
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We kick off our fall programming with a coffee talk to discuss our summers including SLA Annual Conference and what we are looking forward to this fall. Date/Time: Tuesday, September 27th / 8:30 am ET - 9:30 am ET Hosts: Donna Thompson and Khalilah Gambrell Register in advance for this meeting : https:// smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/ register/ tZAkfuuorTguHdXJQM3KLEnqKV- Cn0_Kk9-i After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. About Coffee Talks: Coffee talks are informal meetups on a specific topic. Whether you can spend the hour or five minutes, that's ok, we are happy you join the discus ...
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Join SLA New England in-person May 19th!

By Kelli Costello posted 05-06-2022
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Information Professionals in the Arts & Design Sector – SLANE In-Person/Hybrid Event! Come join us in person (!) for this program where we will hear from Ann Whiteside, Assistant Dean for Information Services, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, about information professionals working in the Arts and Design sector: her own career journey, current trends in this sector, challenges and opportunities professionals are currently facing in these roles, and more! This program is presented by the SLA New England Community and EBSCO Information Services. Thurs. May 19th, 5:30-7:30pm EST Location: School of the Museum of Fine Arts Library (3rd ...
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March 9 SLA NE Coffee Talk: Regrets, I've had few...

By Kelli Costello posted 02-22-2022
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Join SLA New England for SLA NE Coffee Talk: Regrets, I've had few... When: Wednesday, March 9, 8:30-9:30 am EST Where: Zoom (register below) Start your Wednesday with SLA - Join us for a virtual coffee hour, and bring your regrets! Daniel Pink has a new book out called "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward." You don't need to read the book, but let's talk about a few of the things we might have done differently if we could go back. Wish you'd traveled for a year before going back to school? Gotten that PhD? Asked out that cutie in your cataloging class? It's okay to admit we've made a few mistakes, maybe it will ...
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SLA NE Coffee Chat – Resolve to keep in touch

By Kelli Costello posted 01-20-2022
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Join SLA New England for a Coffee Chat! Jan 27, 2022 from 08:30 to 09:30 (ET) Is one of your 2022 resolutions to spend more time with your SLA New England colleagues? BYO warm beverage, and let's chat about the new year. What will you keep up, and what things might it be time to let go of? No formal agenda, just a nice time to catch up or connect with new folks. Get the Zoom link by registering at: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsf-ChrTovE9TEyaJ6u-MeEJkiYUNmOPgQ
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