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Library Leaders Panel Discussion

17 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

UA Meinal Optical Sciences Bldg. room #410
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 1:30 – 3pm

Presenter: Moderated by Mark Puente, Director of Diversity Programs, Association of Research Libraries
Event Title: Library Leaders Speak at Knowledge River: A Panel Discussion
Abstract: Panel will include the following LIS leaders: Mary Ghikas (ALA), Brooke Sheldon (San Jose State University), Elaine Cubbins (Tohono O'odham Community College), Marty de Montano (National Museum of the American Indian), Ninfa Trejo (Pima Community College), Richard Chabran (California Community Technology Policy Group), Liz Rodriguez Miller (Former Assistant City Manager, Tucson)

Skillshare Workshop

18 Nov 2009 00:30:00 GMT

UA Main Library Room A313/A314
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Refreshments will be provided.
Discussions will be recorded for podcasting.
Please register to attend at tinyurl.com…

Event Title: PLG-UA Skillshare Workshop
Abstract: A skillshare is an opportunity to learn new skills and share acquired knowledge with others. The purpose of the PLG-UA skillshare is to present a variety of topics related to LIS in an informal setting.
More info: plg-sirls.pbworks.com

SIRLS Research Brown Bag Lecture

18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

SIRLS Multi-Purpose room
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12 – 1:30pm

Students, Faculty, Staff and the general public are invited to SIRLS Research Brown Bag Lectures.

Presenter: Oralia Garza de Cortes
More info: www.diacalifornia.org

Hire Me! Workshop Series: Part 2

20 Nov 2009 00:30:00 GMT

UA Main Library, Room A313/314
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Sponsored by the Library Student Organization & the Special Libraries Association.
Can’t attend in person? A podcast of the workshop will be available at a later date.

Presenter: Sandy Kramer
Event Title: Interviewing for Library Positions: Professional Tips and Techniques for Successful Interviews
Abstract: The workshop will cover the interviewing process in detail. Plan to:, · Review real-life interviewing questions created by human resources departments, · Discuss how to respond to behavioral-based interviews - a popular, new interview technique, · Formulate answers to difficult interview questions, · Learn to dress for interview success, · Conduct essential research before your interview, · Practice answering interview questions, · Discuss how to negotiate salary upon job offer

SLA Special Libraries Tour

21 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Arizona Historical Foundation and the Arizona State Braille and Talking Books Library
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11am – 3pm

Arizona Historical Foundation (AHF) > 11am – Noon
Arizona Historical Foundation, Room 412
Hayden Library
Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, Arizona 85287-1006
Parking: FREE - Apache Blvd Garage (Apache Blvd and Normal)

Lunch- Eat, meet, mingle, and SLA will help foot the bill

AZ State Braille and Talking Book Library (ASBTBL) > 2 – 3pm
1030 North 32nd Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Parking: FREE – parking lot in front of building (south side of Diamond Street)

Presenter: Susan Irwin (AHF Interim Director), Christine Tuttle (ASBTBL Communities Librarian), and Jeanette Pawlowski (ASBTBL Volunteers Manager)
Event Title: Special Libraries of Phoenix Tour
Abstract: We welcome all current and alum SIRLS students, friends and family throughout AZ – please RSVP by Friday morning, November 18th. If there are a number of people from Tucson who plan on going up, we can arrange a car pool to meet and leave from SIRLS Saturday morning.

Thanksgiving recess

26 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Thursday, November 26 – Saturday, November 28, 2009

SIRLS Research Brown Bag Lecture

02 Dec 2009 19:00:00 GMT

SIRLS Multi-Purpose room
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 12 – 1:30pm

Students, Faculty, Staff and the general public are invited to SIRLS Research Brown Bag Lectures.

Presenter: Samantha Hastings
More info: www.libsci.sc.edu…

Az LA Annual Conference

07 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa in Glendale, Arizona
Monday, December 7 – Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Presenter: Arizona Library Association
Event Title: Libraries Lighting the Way
More info: www.azla.org…

Last day of classes and laboratory sessions

09 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

SIRLS Research Brown Bag Lecture

09 Dec 2009 19:00:00 GMT

SIRLS Multi-Purpose room
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12 – 1:30pm

Presenter: Peter Botticelli
More info: sirls.arizona.edu…

Reading Day - no classes or finals

10 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Final examinations begin

11 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Friday, December 11, 2009

UA South Campus: Last day of classes and laboratory sessions

11 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Friday, December 11, 2009

UA South Campus: Final examinations begin

12 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Final examinations end

18 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Friday, December 18, 2009

Residence halls close

19 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Winter Commencement/Graduation

19 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Saturday, December 19, 2009