Considering MLS studies?

[From the Rochester Regional Library Council listserv...]
Posted on behalf of the University at Buffalo

Hello fellow librarians!
Could you please share this information with your staff, public, etc. for those that may be interested in earning their Master of Library Science, School Media Specialist certification and/or post-master's certification?

There will be a Master of Library Science Info Session on Monday, February 9 at 5pm in 553 Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo, North Campus. Parking is open and free after 3pm on campus- you will not need a permit, some of the best lots to park in are Slee, Baird or Jacobs. Here is a link to a website that will show you where Baldy Hall is and the surrounding area. Parking is at a premium even during the evening hours, please give yourself ample time to park and find the building.

Dr. Judith Robinson, Chair of the Library & Information Studies Department and Sarah Watson, Admissions Advisor and 2004 graduate of the MLS program will be in attendance to answer questions about admissions, courses, programs, etc.

Thank you for your help in spreading this information.
Best,
Sarah Watson

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Sarah J. Watson, M.L.S.
Admissions Advisor
Office of Graduate Admissions & Student Services
Graduate School of Education
University at Buffalo
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
(P) 716-645-2110
(F) 716-645-7937
GSE Info Sessions:
http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/prospective/info_se

MaintainIT Webinars - FREE

4 free webinars from the MaintainIT Project (http://maintainitproject.org) scheduled upcoming this January:


Effectively Collaborating with Other Libraries and Partners: A MaintainIT Book Club Discussion
When: 01/06/2009 11:00am - 12:00pm Pacific (Noon Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern)
Registration link:http://maintainitproject.org/events
Duration: One hour
Every month, MaintainIT hosts an online book club discussion. We
select a chapter from one of the free Cookbooks, invite people to read
it, and then meet to discuss. January's Book Club Topic is:
Collaborations can enhance the library's ability to serve your
community and make library services more visible and valued. Working
collaboratively opens up possibilities and enables libraries to share
and conserve resources, reach new audiences, and expand services and
programs. Are you interested in learning more about effectively
collaborating and building partnerships? Read the
chapter at http://maintainitproject.org/cookbook-3/communication-and-partnerships/e...,
register for the webinar, and then join the conversation!

Assistive Technology: A Free Webinar
When: 01/14/2009 11:00am - 12:00pm Pacific (Noon Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern)
Registration link:http://maintainitproject.org/events
Duration: One hour
Learn about assistive technology!

Using MaintainIT Resources for Technology Training - a Webinar
When: 01/15/2009 11:00am - 12:00pm Pacific (Noon Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern)
Registration link:http://maintainitproject.org/events
Duration: One hour
Do you train library staff to use technology? If you do, please
consider attending this free one hour webinar. Learn about resources
for trainers and hear about training happening in the field

A Need for Speed: Measuring and Managing Bandwidth -- a free webinar
When: 01/20/2009 11:00am - 12:00pm Pacific (Noon Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern)
Registration link:http://maintainitproject.org/events
Duration: 30 minutes
Does it ever feel like your high-speed connection to the Internet is
somehow trapped in the slow lane? Are you experiencing the 3 PM chug?
There are tools you can use to monitor your network performance and
there are techniques you can use to manage bandwidth. Join this fast-
paced and interactive webinar to find out more. Take 30 minutes out of
your day to learn from the experiences of others and get something
started. This is a part of the MaintainIT Cookbook webinar series
where contributors to the Cookbooks share their insights, their
secrets, and what you can do to get started with projects like
theirs.

ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification

The Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSCP) Advisory Committee is seeking feedback on their implementation recommendations. Comments will be accepted through January 31, 2009, after which the final revisions will be made.


Additional documentation can be found here: http://www.ala-apa.org/about/certtflta.html

LSSIRT Newsletter

The latest LSSIRT (ALA's Library Support Staff Interests Round Table) Newsletter is now available.

Check it out online at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/lssirt/lssirtbenefits/2008_December_LSSIRT.pdf

It includes a great article by Dorothy Morgan (president of the LSSIRT Steering Committee and Liverpool (NY) Public Library) based on her presentation at the 2008 Empowerment Conference, titled Captain Your Destiny and "Sea" Where it Takes You! she writes eloquently about change, professional/personal development, and staying engaged in one's library career despite the obstacles.