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This site is no longer maintained. Please visit us at

http://www.sirls.arizona.edu/LSO

PLEASE SEE NEW BLOG

As of now, we have created a new LSO blog. All prior posts have been transferred to the new blog, thanks to our wonderful WebMaster Beth. This blog will remain active for historic purposes, but from now on please see the new blog for current postings:

http://lsoarizona.wordpress.com/

Thanks!

NOTE: My personal blog can be found at http://steadfastlibrarian.wordpress.com

LSO Wins Student Chapter of the Year Award!!

Wonderful News!

We have received the New Member's Roundtable (NMRT) Student Chapter of the Year Award! This is truly an honor and recognizes all the hard work of LSO officers and members from the past year. A job well done to everyone in making our organization truly proactive, collaborative, and innovative. We will be honored at the NMRT Reception during ALA Annual in Washington, D.C. this summer. A travel grant of $1000 has been awarded to LSO and further details will be sent out to the listserv.

A quote from the award letter:

"We received many strong applications this year, and your chapter’s selection is a tribute to your past year of accomplishments and hard work. Congratulations! The committee applauds University of Arizona’s hard work in membership recruitment and retention efforts... We also were impressed by your class liaison concept and the strength of your communication with your members. The teleconferencing of meetings was especially innovative and helps to make students at other campuses feel more involved. Your programming was excellent and we were impressed by the use of PayPal for dues, and by the Graduate Student Symposium Grant that you secured."

It's truly an honor to be a part of this fantastic organization! Congratulations to all!!

Comedy Club Social Event!

You are Invited to a Night of Comedy and Fun!!

The Library Student Organization is hosting a social event at Laff’s Comedy Club in Tucson on Friday, April 13^th.

WHAT: LAFF’S COMEDY CLUB SHOW

WHEN: Friday, April 13^th. We will meet near the entrance to Laff’s at 7:00PM. The show begins at 8:00PM and lasts until about 9:30PM.

WHO: All are invited! Please invite all your SIRLS and non-SIRLS friends and family to attend. Faculty are welcome to come, too! But you must RSVP by Tuesday, April 10^th, with the number of people so that we can make our reservation correctly.

LSO is suggesting a $3.00 donation per person, and as always more is welcome. This can just be paid in cash or check at the time of the event. Your support is always appreciated!

Note that Laff’s requires a 2 item minimum per person. A complete menu can be found on their website.

TOUR OF THE PCC LIBRARY

LSO presents: Ginger Cullen "Tour of the Pima Community College Downtown
Library"

WHEN: Wednesday March 21st, 2007, 5:30pm-6:30pm in the library

WHERE: Pima Community College Downtown Campus Library

WHO: All SIRLS students!

Ginger Cullen, a SIRLS graduate and librarian at PCC and UA main library, will
give a tour of the PCC library. She will discuss the similarities and
differences of a university library and a community college library as well as
share her experiences as a librarian. Please join us for this exciting event,
it is one not to be missed!

Please RSVP so we know how many to accommodate for.
Any questions and to RSVP please contact Paula.

"ART OF GRANTS" with Bess de Farber

LSO presents: Bess de Farber "The Art of Grant Writing"

WHEN: Saturday April 14th, 10am-1pm

WHERE: Main Library Room 314

WHO: All SIRLS students!

Bess de Farber will be presenting a mini-workshop on the "art of grant writing."
She will give tips and share the ins and outs of grant writing.
This is an opportunity not to be missed, please join us for this wonderful
workshop. Food will be provided!

Please RSVP so we know how many to accommodate for.
Any questions and to RSVP please contact Paula.

Reflections on our Black History Month Event

I just wanted to thank Jearold Hersey for putting together a great event last Wednesday: Gateway to African American Literature and Scholarship. To begin, Jearold facilitated a discussion among the group about our favorite black authors, actors, poets, and artists. Next was our guest of honor, Pima County Public Library's Elva Smithwhite, who recently received the Ms. Rosa Parks Living History Makers Award for Education. She engaged the audience with her storytelling and passion for librarianship. It was truly a night to remember! Thanks to Jearold for organizing the event, Elva for taking her time to meet with us, and to all that came and participated.

Spring Break Party!

What: LSO Spring Break Party
When: Friday, March 9th, beginning 7:30PM
Where: The Auld Dubliner Pub & Restaurant, 800 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719 map

LSO has reserved the room in the back of the Auld Dubliner Pub for SIRLS students and friends to celebrate the beginning of Spring Break! Enjoy some conversation, food and drinks with your peers in a fun environment. For more information on the Auld Dubliner, see their website here. Contact LSO Social Activities Coordinator Aaron with any questions. All are invited. Hope to see everyone there!