Follow up from Annual Meeting

Greetings! We have received a copy of Dr. Cox’s talk from his presentation on April 17th. He also provided a copy of his doctoral seminar syllabus, “Academic Culture and Practice,” which might be of some interest, especially its lengthy set of readings. (Dr. Cox has noted that the copy of his talk is a working draft and asks that we forgive typos and other problems.)

If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of these items, please contact Kate at katherineawiggins@gmail.com and she will pass it along.

Thank you again to everyone that attended.

SC&I Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner

You are warmly invited to attend another event, the SC&I Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner.

The dinner is scheduled for Thursday May 16^th, 2013 at the Rutgers Club from 6:00-8:00 pm. The cost is $40 and includes dinner and dessert.  This year we are honoring Norma Blake, the immediate past New Jersey State Librarian.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Marie Radford (mradford@rutgers.edu) and include the number attending. Please send a check in the mail or hand it to me by May 10^th.  The check can be made payable to SC&I Alumni Association.

I hope you are able to attend and look forward to seeing you there!

Best,

Marie L. Radford

MLIS Colloquium Spring 2013 Speaker Series: Dealing With Disaster, NJ Libraries after Hurricane Sandy

Please join RU Libraries and the MLIS Department  for panel discussion regarding how NJ Libraries are responding after Hurricane Sandy.

MLIS Colloquium Spring 2013 Speaker Series Panel Discussion

Dealing With Disaster: NJ Libraries after Hurricane Sandy

Wednesday, April 10th from 7pm-9pm (EDT)

Scholarly Communication Center (SCC) – 4th Floor
Alexander Library; New Brunswick, NJ
Reception at 6:15pm – SCC Foyer

Moderator: Patricia Tumulty, Executive Director of NJ Library Assoc.

Panelists: Susan Quinn, Ocean County Director of Libraries & Michele Stricter, Associate Director of Support Services for NJ State Library

This event is free and open to the public.
For more information contact Connie Pascal at cpascal@eden.rutgers.edu

BΦM: POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS!

Beta Phi Mu is a volunteer organization. Members offer to serve as officers for two-year terms, with responsibilities increasing each successive year.  If you can volunteer as Secretary next year, please speak with any officer during the Annual Meeting, or contact Maureen Smyth at maureen.smyth@gmail.com

 

SAVE THE DATE  The Omicron Chapter Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Rutgers Club.

Our guest speaker, Richard J. Cox, will offer the after-dinner talk, “The Ethics of Teaching, the Teaching of Ethics.” Dr. Cox is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Studies where he is the lead faculty member in the archives program. His work has earned him three Waldo G. Leland Awards for the best book in archival studies. Please join us!

Look for the Spring 2013 newsletter, along with the annual BPM renewal form 2013, SOON!

Annual Meeting: April 17th, 2013

Save the date!  Our Annual Meeting/Dinner will be held on April 17th, 2013, at the Rutgers Club.

Our Spring Newsletter and Membership Form/Dinner Sign-up are forthcoming!

 

 

ALA Scholarship deadline approaching!

The ALA Scholarship deadline is approaching fast so do not delay, apply now! Scholarship money is available for future librarians! ALA has more than $300,000 for students who are studying library science or school library media at the master’s degree level. Scholarships typically range from $2,500 to $7,000 per student per year. The application and instructions are available on-line at http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships . The application deadline is March 1, 2013.

If you have questions please contact: scholarships@ala.org

PAID summer Smithsonian Internships Available

Please share with the current MLIS student, recent graduate, or young professional in your life!

http://library.si.edu/internships/2013-professional-development

<snip>Paid internship opportunities at the Smithsonian Libraries are unique learning experiences designed for current graduate students or recent graduates interested in working in research and/or museum libraries. This year, applicants may select from six projects…</snip>

2013 Scholarship Application Now Available!

The Omicron Chapter of Beta Phi Mu is especially proud of its mission to provide scholarships for current Rutgers School of Communication and Information (SC&I) students who are pursuing the master’s degree in library and information science.  Last year, we provided a $1,000 scholarship to each of three worthy recipients!

To be considered, please submit the 2013 Scholarship Application  form by March 1, 2013 to Maureen Smyth, preferably by email at maureen.smyth@gmail.com. If necessary, mail may be addressed to Maureen Smyth, Library, South Hunterdon Regional High School, 301 Mount Airy-Harbourton Road, Lambertville, NJ 08530. Best of luck!

Save the date @ ALA Annual 2013

Planning on going to ALA Annual next summer in Chicago? Come to the Beta Phi Mu Annual General Assembly reception on Saturday, June 29th from 3:00pm-5:00pm.

Additional information to be provided closer to the meeting date, which will include the agenda, room location, etc.

Hope to see you there!