Membership Dues Increase

As of January 1, 2010 the Special Libraries Association will be increasing their membership dues by 15% as per a vote by the SLA Board of Directors. This will be the first fee increase in 4 years. What does this mean for students? If you register to become an SLA member after January 1, 2010 you will pay $40USD instead of $35USD. This is the link to the SLA website that answers some popular questions regarding the dues increase and also provides more information about membership finances http://www.sla.org/content/membership/duesqa.cfm.

If you are unsure about the benefits of being an SLA member you can come out to our event this Wednesday from 4-6pm in Rotman 151 and meet with members of the SLA Toronto Chapter and ask questions about membership or SLA Toronto in general. The website for the SLA Toronto Chapter is http://units.sla.org/chapter/ctor/. Wednesday’s event is a great opportunity to get all your professional association questions answered. If you are unable to make this event, this link to the SLA site will outline some of the many benefits of membership http://www.sla.org/content/membership/mbrbenefits/index.cfm.

We hope to see you on Wednesday at 4pm!

Special Library Tour

Ever visit the ROM when you were a kid? Who doesn't like dinosaurs and mummys? Did you know the ROM also houses its very own library? The SLA-TSG is hosting a tour of the ROM library on Friday September 25 at 2pm. We still have spaces open for students to attend so send us an email at slatsg@yahoo.ca and get on the list before it's too late!!

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!!!

Are you curious what kind of jobs are out there for students? The Professional Development Committee is hosting a job panel this Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm in Bissell 728. This panel will be made up of second year students who will speak about their summer job experiences and where they went to find employment. If you are already planning ahead or are just curious what’s out there this is the event for you. There will even be a few SLA executive members talking about their summer work experience. Come out and join us on Thursday!

Upcoming SLA-TSG Events

A big thank you to all the students who came to visit us at the Professional Association Luncheon earlier today. We are still collecting emails for our listserv so if anyone forgot to sign up today or is interested in getting more information on upcoming SLA events just send an email to slatsg@yahoo.ca and we will add you to our list.

On Wednesday September 23, we are hosting our first event of the year from 4-6pm in Rotman Room 151. We are having two speakers, Ulla de Stricker and Juanita Richardson join us to talk about the role and benefits of professional associations. This is a great event for students to attend if they are unsure about the role professional association play both at the i-school and in the information community at large. This event will also be an opportunity for students interested in getting involved in the SLA student group to find out what we are all about and what positions we have available on the executive for incoming students.

On Friday September 25 we will be hosting a tour of the library at the ROM. This event will work on a first come, first serve basis so keep your eye out for the email announcing this tour and RSVP as quickly as possible.

As always, if there are any questions feel free to email us at slatsg@yahoo.ca.