St. Louis Saturday Discussion - April 19th April 9, 2008
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St. Louis Saturday Discussion
When: Saturday, April 19th at 10 am
This month’s topic:
Library Assessment Activities
Special Guest:
Patricia L. Gregory
Assistant University Librarian for Research and Assessment (since July 2007)
Pius XII Memorial Library
Saint Louis University
Where:
St. Louis Bread Company in Richmond Heights
6701 Clayton Road
Clayton, MO 63117
Parking is available in the lot behind the building and on the side streets
Please join us as we discuss Library Assessment, a growing area of library management in all types of libraries as they take a closer look at how and how well they serve their users.
Patricia Gregory has 32 years of experience in various Reference Librarian positions at three universities. Prior to becoming the Assistant University Librarian for Research and Assessment, she was the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services (2001-2007) and the Head of Reference (1988-2001) at Saint Louis University Pius XII Memorial Library. She has also served as the Head of Reference at Boatwright Memorial Library at the University of Richmond in Virginia (1982-1987) and as Reference Librarian as well as Head of Reference at Radford University Library in Virginia (1975-1977).
Please RSVP to Chris Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com) just so we can save you a seat. However, if your plans change, just drop by and we will find you a seat.
We hope to see you there!
St. Louis LISGSA Committee
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
P.S. Concerned about traffic? Check out traffic.com to get a heads-up on congestion, or take Metro! Check out metrostl.org to plan your route.
Join the St. Louis SISLT Team to support the March of Dimes March 9, 2008
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Join Today! Our team needs your help!
Hi! Join our team of walkers for the March of Dimes March for Babies (formerly known as Walk America). It’s easy to sign up for our team! Just visit our team Webpage at http://www.marchforbabies.org/510086 and click on “Join this Team.”
Our Team Name: Mizzou SISLT
Our Team Webpage: http://www.marchforbabies.org/510086
Event: April 26, 2008 at 9 am
Where: Forest Park in the Lower Muny Parking Lot (Map)
Our Team Goal: $500 but I hope we can surpass this!
Please contact Chris or Anna with any questions.
This is not only a great cause but it’s an excellent opportunity to get together with other LIS students, alumni, and faculty here in the St. Louis area and to be visible in our community!
Don’t forget to sign up your friends and family members for our team too! We can help this great cause!
Up until the walk on 4/26, you will raise money through sponsorships for our team. It is easy to recruit sponsors and contributing online is fast, easy and secure. When you join the team, you will be given an webpage and you can send emails to all of your friends and family members. You can even put banners on your profile in Facebook or on your blog! They can donate directly from that personal webpage with a credit/debit card or PayPal. If your sponsor prefers, you can also accept cash or check. They just need to click the appropriate box on the webpage. In this case you will need to follow up to ensure payment.
Please note: I will setup a meeting area the morning of the event so we can all walk together as a team. More details to come.
We need your help. Please join us in the fight against prematurity. Visit our webpage and be apart of our team!
Thank You!
St. Louis LISGSA Student Event Coordinators: Christina Pryor ( cnpryor@gmail.com) Anna Kwiatkowski ( avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
St. Louis Library Tour March 8th March 1, 2008
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St. Louis Saturday Library Tour
Saturday, March 8th at 10 am
RSVP is required by March 7th. RSVP to Chris Pryor.
Special Event:
Tour of the Library and Digital Archives at the Missouri Historical Society
Our Guide:
Morgan R. Davis
Archivist
Library & Research Center
Missouri History Museum
225 S. Skinker Blvd. (Map)
St. Louis, MO 63105
Tel: 314-746-4500
The Library Website
Join us for a private tour of the Research Library and Archives at the Missouri Historical Society. We will also discuss the library’s new Richard Gephardt Digital Collection.
We hope to see you there!
St. Louis LISGSA Committee
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
P.S. Concerned about traffic? Check out traffic.com to get a heads-up on congestion, or take Metro! Check out metrostl.org to plan your route.
Upcoming St. Louis Events February 24, 2008
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February and March St. Louis Events
Join us for these great upcoming events in the St. Louis area.
LIS Trends
Thursday, February 28th at 5:30 pm
Topic: Design in Web Design
Special Guest: Mikael D. Kriz
Saint Louis University
Nadoz (across from the Galleria)
The Boulevard Location
#12 The Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63117
First Friday Happy Hour
Friday, March 7th at 6 pm
The Boathouse in Forest Park
More details to come
St. Louis Saturday
Saturday, March 8th at 10 am
Tour of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Archives
More details to come
Practicum Chat
Thursday, March 27th at 5:30 pm
More details to come
Mid-semester Wine and Cheese Party
Saturday, March 29th at 6 pm
More details to come
Traffic Alert
Due to the I-64/Highway 40 construction project, please make sure to check your route for these events. Traffic.com can assist in finding an alternative route.
Don’t hesitate to contact your St. Louis LISGSA Student Event Coordinators:
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
Join the Mizzou SISLT- Saint Louis Students Group on Facebook!
St. Louis Saturday Spotlight 2/16! February 4, 2008
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Join us for St. Louis Saturday Spotlight!
This month’s special guest:
Dr. John M. Budd
Professor and Associate Director
School of Information Science & Learning Technologies
University of Missouri-Columbia
Topic: What Good is Research
Bring any questions you may have about research in librarianship.
When: Saturday, February 16th at 10 am
Where: St. Louis Bread Company (Map)
(314) 725-9922
6701 Clayton Road
Clayton, MO 63117
Ample parking is available on site.
RSVP to Chris Pryor if you plan on coming so we can save you a seat, but if your plans change, just show up! We’ll make room!
Don’t hesitate to contact your St. Louis LISGSA Student Event Coordinators:
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
Britne Rockwell (britnerockwell@gmail.com)
Join the Mizzou SISLT- Saint Louis Students Group on Facebook!
Traffic Alert: Concerned about traffic? Check out traffic.com to get a heads-up on congestion, or take Metro! Check out metrostl.org to plan your route.
CANCELLED: St. Louis First Friday Happy Hour February 1, 2008
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Due to weather conditions, the St. Louis First Friday Happy Hour scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.
We are looking into rescheduling the event and will post additional information once it is available.
As always, please feel free to contact any of the LISGSA members with any questions:
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
Britne Rockwell ( britnerockwell@gmail.com)
St. Louis: February Events January 25, 2008
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St. Louis Events
February 2008
First Friday Happy Hour
When: Friday, February 1st at 6 pm
Where:
Llywelyn’s CWE
4747 McPherson Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
St. Louis Saturday
When: Saturday, February 16th at 10 am
Topic: “What Good is Research”
Special Guest:
John M. Budd
Professor and Associate Director
School of Information Science & Learning Technologies
University of Missouri-Columbia
Where:
St. Louis Bread Company in Richmond Heights
6701 Clayton Road
Clayton, MO 63117
LIS Trends
When: Thursday, February 28th at 5:30 pm
Topic: RFID/Biometrics
Where:
Nadoz (across from the Galleria)
The Boulevard Location
#12 The Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63117
More details to come but do not hesitate to contact your St. Louis LISGSA Student Coordinators anytime.
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
Britne Rockwell (britnerockwell@gmail.com)
P.S. Concerned about traffic? Check out traffic.com to get a heads-up on congestion, or take Metro! Check out metrostl.org to plan your route.
Saint Louis: First Friday Happy Hour January 25, 2008
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Cancelled due to weather conditions in St. Louis! We hope you can join us for our first “First Friday” of the semester!
When: February 1, 2008; 6:00pm
Where: Llywelyn’s Central West End
4747 McPherson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-3003
http://www.llywelynspub.com/textonly.asp?Dept_ID=0&NavButton=01&Main=Y.asp
There is street parking and a public garage nearby in the Central West End.
RSVP is not required, but if you plan on coming, let us know so we can save you a seat!
Don’t hesitate to contact one of the committee members anytime with
questions.
LISGSA St. Louis Committee Members:
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
Britne Rockwell ( britnerockwell@gmail.com)
St. Louis Kick Off Brunch January 11, 2008
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When: Sunday, January 20th at 12 pm
Where: Schlafly Bottleworks (Map)
7260 Southwest Ave. (at Manchester)
Maplewood, MO 63143
314.241.BEER
Please RSVP to Christina Pryor by Thursday, January 17th.
Schlafly will be donating 10% of sales to Fair Shares which is a non-profit organization dedicated to making fresh, local food available to St. Louisans regardless of income.
The brunch menu is available on the Bottleworks’ website.
Don’t hesitate to contact the St. Louis LISGSA Student Coordinators:
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
Britne Rockwell (britnerockwell@gmail.com)
LISGSA St. Louis Spring 2008 Events January 11, 2008
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1/20 at 12 pm: Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood (10% of sales goes to Fair Shares) LIS Trends Discussion Meetings
1/24 at 5:30 pm: Digital Identity
2/28 at 5:30 pm: RFID and Biometrics
4/24 at 5:30 pm: RSS and Blogs
First Friday Happy Hours
2/1 at 6 pm: Llywelyn’s CWE
3/7 at 6 pm: Boat House in Forest Park
4/4 at 6 pm: Vito’s on Lindell
5/2 at 6 pm: Boogaloo’s in Maplewood
St. Louis Saturdays
2/16: Topic to be announced
3/15: Library tour to be announced
4/19: Topic to be announced
Practicum Chat
3/27: Time and location to be determined
SISLT Mid-Semester Wine and Cheese Party
3/29 at 6 pm: Chris and Steven Pryor’s house
March for Babies Event
4/26: More information to come about the SISLT team!
End of Semester Bowling Night
5/16: Time and location to be determined
*More details to come for all events. Events are subject to change.
Don’t hesitate to contact the St. Louis LISGSA Student Coordinators:
Christina Pryor (cnpryor@gmail.com)
Anna Kwiatkowski (avkfh7@mizzou.edu)
Britne Rockwell (britnerockwell@gmail.com)
