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Winter 2012
Library Legislative Day - Thursday, January 19th, 6 a.m - 5 p.m. - Meetingplace TBD
sALA is joining WLA’s annual Library Legislative Day in Olympia. This is a great opportunity to network with library supporters from around the state and meet with State Legislators and their staff to discuss the value of libraries and the impact laws have on them. Your participation on Thursday, January 19 will help raise awareness about library services and ultimately enhance our ability to establish and sustain long-term relationships with key elected officials. Sign up at http://wla.org/legislation/legislativeday/. Pre-arranged transportation available through SALA.
Autumn 2011
sALA iWelcome Week meeting and Happy Hour! - Tuesday, September 27 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Mary Gates Hall 420 and via Adobe Connect at http://uwconnect.adobeconnect.com/sala/
Faculty and students who attended this year's ALA Annual Conference will be part of a roundtable discussion that will give you the opportunity to learn and ask questions about what went on at ALA in the Big Easy, what’s next in our field, and what we might expect at ALA Midwinter 2012 in Dallas. We will also be award an ALA membership for the winner of the raffle (see details in iSchool fair). Afterwards, we’ll head to Shultzy's for happy hour, first round on sALA! .
sALA at the iSchool Fair - Friday, September 23, 2011 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm - Mary Gates Hall, 3rd and 4th Floors
Students are welcome to come by our booth to learn more about the student American Library Association University of Washington chapter. You will have an opportunity to sign up for a raffle to win an ALA membership. The drawing will be held at the iWelcome Week meeting (see above)..
Spring 2011
Edible Book Contest at iBall 2011-Friday, June 3, 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Mary Gates Hall
Anyone interested in preparing a book-themed dessert is welcome to do so, please rsvp to: rcounsil@uw.edu by May 30 and bring the dessert to the iBall on June 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Library of the Early Mind - Wednesday, May 25, 7 - 9 p.m. - Allen Auditorium - Admission: FREE
sALA and iYouth are excited to announce the Seattle premiere of Library of the Early Mind,
a documentary that explores "the art and impact of children's literature on our kids,
our culture, and ourselves."
The film has been screened around the country and will be shown at this year's ALA meeting
in New Orleans, but, thanks to the efforts of iSchool faculty member Eliza Dresang,
we have been given the opportunity to host the first screening in the Pacific Northwest!
The film features nearly 40 prominent authors and illustrators talking about their work,
its genesis and its impact. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Check out the trailer,
information about the filmmakers, and more at the Library of the Early Mind website.
Careers in Federal Libraries - April 21, 2011 - 3:00 pm - Allen Auditorium
SLA-UW and sALA invite you to join us for a panel discussion with
librarians working with local government and federal agencies to learn
about the career opportunities available for librarians within federal
government agencies.
This event is available through an Adobe Connect Meeting space!
Sign in as a guest at http://uwconnect.adobeconnect.com/r62647708/
sALA Open Meeting and Happy Hour - February 10, 2011 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Big Time Brewery
Project Information Literacy - February 16, 2011 - 2:30 pm - Research Commons Allen Library
Come hear this presentation by Mike Eisenberg and the UW libraries about Project Information Literacy and the recently published results. www.projectinfolit.org.
We also hope to have this available through an Adobe Connect Meeting space. Look for details on that soon!
sALA Open Meeting and Happy Hour - February 10, 2011 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Big Time Brewery
Join us this Thursday, Feb. 10th from 5:30-8:00pm at Big Time Brewery on the Ave. We want to hear your ideas for next year!
WLA Legislative Day - February 04, 2011 - 9:30 am - Olympia
Friday, February 4th, 2011 is the annual Washington Library Association (WLA) Legislative Day. You are invited to join members of the WLA in helping to raise awareness about library services and ultimately enhance the WLA's ability to establish and sustain long-term relationships with key elected officials.
Information about the event can be found here:
http://wla.org/legislation/legislativeday/
The WLA invites you to join them in Olympia at 9:30am at United Churches - 110 11th Ave SE (11th & Capitol Way). The day will include a continental breakfast and a presentation by key note speaker, Peter Callaghan of the The News Tribune. Legislative consultant for WLA, Steve Duncan will give attendees a briefing on current issues impacting the Washington State Library and libraries across the state. Attendees will then head to the hill to meet with their representative and advocate.
If you would like to attend, you will need to register on the WLA website.
http://wla.org/legislation/legislativeday/
Attendance is free and is a valuable experience in advocacy and having
a voice in local politics.
The WLA has provided several fact sheets to help you formulate your pitch:
http://wla.org/legislation/factsheets/
Did you know Washington State Libraries "is providing vital resources and services to the state’s most vulnerable populations through services such as the Hard Times Resource Guide, Renew WashingtonGrants, Washington Talking Book and Braille Library, branches in mental hospitals and correctional facilities, Ask-WA virtual reference, children’s summer reading program coordination,downloadable audio books, Keepers of the Stories listserv for tribal libraries, Autism Awareness training, and early learning projects." (Washington State Library Funding Sheet)
Also the proposed supplemental senate budget reduces library funding to levels lower than the required Maintenance of Effort to retain Federal Library Services and Technology Act funding. Without an effort on the part of the library community, the WSL will lose the ability to fund vital services to the state's most vulnerable populations and the effects of those losses of service will ripple through the librariesin the state who will lose the support of the state library. If you are not able to attend legislative day in person, we urge you to contact your state representatives in Olympia to voice your
thoughts. Write a letter or call your representative and let them know that you support libraries and hope they will support libraries too.
You can find your legislator through the Washington State Legislature
search page:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx.
Autumn 2010
sALA Happy Hour and Open Meeting- December 10, 2010 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm -Big Time BreweryThis Friday is the end of classes, and that means it is time to celebrate! Join sALA for an End of the Year Shindig at Big Time Brewery. Book Arts Workshop with Anne Bingham - December 01, 2010 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - MGH 420This fun-filled event will take place this Wednesday. Learn how to make many different kinds of books, it is a great way to relax and get a head start on holiday gifts! Banned Books Panel and Pizza - October 06, 2010 - 5:15pm to 7:00 pm - MGH 420Think for yourself and let others do the same! Join sALA this Wednesday to continue the conversation about banned and challenged books. Who:
What: Eating pizza, socializing, and discussing our favorite banned/challenged books from 5:15-6pm (come whenever you can). The panel will last from 6-7pm. When: This Wednesday, October 8th from 5:15-7pm. Where: MGH 420 ***OR***join the discussion virtually at the same time through the sALA Adobe Connect Meeting Space. Listen to what the panelists have to say and submit your own questions and comments live. (UPDATE: Were you unable to attend the Banned Books Panel either in person or virtually? No problem, here is a link to a recording of the event (You must have a UW Net ID). Take a listen, the panelists had many wonderful insights!) Don’t forget to RSVP for the event on Facebook. If you don’t RSVP you can still come of course, but we can’t guarantee there will be enough yummy pizza for you. Student American Library Association iWelcome Mixer - September 29, 2010 - 5:30 pm - Kate's PubCome help the Student Chapter of the American Library Association kick off the new school year. We will be hosting a Happy Hour/ Mixer at Kate's Pub in Wallingford (appetizers will be paid for by sALA but drinks will not be included). Meet the members of sALA, learn more about how to get involved with this great student organization, and learn about upcoming sALA events including our annual Banned Books Week Panel. We hope to see you there! When: Wednesday, Sept. 29th at 5:30pm Where: Kate's Pub in Wallingford 309 NE 45th St Seattle, WA 98105 Transportation: Bus Route 44 goes right by Kate's. Also, for those of you coming straight from MLIS 510 at 5:20, a member of sALA will be waiting outside of your classroom if you want company on the way over. |
Spring 2010
Conferencing 101 - May 12, 2010 - 5:30 pmWant to learn more about navigating conferences? Here is your chance to get advice and voice your questions and concerns! What: Conferencing 101 sALA Happy Hour and Open Meeting - May 21, 2010 - 5:00 pmCome celebrate the end of the year and give us suggestions to help make sALA even better next year! Party Girl Movie Screening - April 2, 2010 - Doors at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7:30 - HUB BallroomCome celebrate the first week of the Spring quarter basking in the glow of Party Girl, starring Parker Posey!Admission and refreshments are FREE! Can you feel the excitement? |
Winter 2010
Library Legislative Day! - March 3, 2010 - 8:00am to 5:00pm - Olympia
Join the Washington State Library Association (WLA) on Wednesday, March 3 for WLA’s annual Library Legislative Day in Olympia. This is a great opportunity to network with library supporters from around the state and meet with State Legislators and their staff to discuss the value of libraries and the impact laws have on them.
WLA has made it easy for you to participate:
- A continental breakfast will be provided to you during the welcome gathering at United Churches in Olympia on the morning of March 3.
- Attendees will be briefed on critical issues facing libraries and given all the tools they need to be effective in conveying pertinent messages to Legislators during each visit.
Save the Washington State Library Letter Writing and Donuts - February 3, 2010 - 12:30pm - MGH 4th Floor
We'll get you informed about what Washington State Library does, why they need your support, and you can sign up to head to Olympia to talk to our state legislators on March 3rd. While you're here, write letters to your legislator in support of the Washington State Library and eat a donut! Cuts in Gov. Gregoire's supplemental budget, effective July 1, 2009, put the Washington State Library in jeopardy.
- Washington State Library has had a 36.4% decrease in funding since the 1999 – 2001 biennium, while the Consumer Price Index went up by 33%.
- With current cuts, the staff will be reduced by 51.3% from 1999-2001 levels.
For more information please visit the Friends of the Washington State Library's homepage