January Meeting Minutes
Student Lounge
Position Assignments
-Liz Siler is now active LISSO President.
-Sara Wood is now active LISSO Secretary.
-Discussed appointing a President elect to take over when Liz graduates this semester. Would like someone that will be able to hold position for full academic year. Will send announcement on Listserv, possibly hold an election if multiple interest. Liz will research LISSO bylaws for more info.
Upcoming Events
-Fridays at Five (every other Friday) starting January 29th at Lynagh's. Next one will be February 12th at Mellow Mushroom.
-Trivia night on Thursdays starting February 4th at Winchell’s. Trivia starts at 8:00.
-Resume workshop tentatively scheduled for the week before spring break. Will research more to schedule guests.
-Possibly having a Special Collections tour at Transy. Chris will check into.
-Picnic scheduled for Saturday, April 24th.
-McConnell Conference registration is now open. See Anne for more information.
Comps and Lunch
-Test is scheduled for Saturday, March 26th.
-Comps orientation will be same as last semester, March 5th @ 5:00 p.m. in the student lounge.
-Comps lunch schedule TBD. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Dues
-Reminder: dues are $5 per year (not semester).
-Dues can be paid to any LISSO officer.
-There will be a drawing for gift certificates for those students who pay their dues by the March LISSO meeting.
Other Items Discussed
-The remaining LISSO meetings are scheduled for February 17th, March 10th, and April 21st at 5:00 in the student lounge.
-We need to add the LISSO blog/Facebook URLs to all Listserv emails.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
December Meeting Minutes
LISSO Minutes
Meeting December 9, 2009
Dues Certificate Drawing
-Had drawing for $20 UK Book Gift Certificate for members who paid their dues Fall 2009 semester.
President Position
-Since Amanda will be graduate, the position of president must be filled
-The responsibilities of president include managing meetings, contacting outside presenters, serve as the student representative at the faculty meeting, and keep records of LISSO communications.
-The office of the president will be supported by the other LISSO officers.
-Asked for volunteers. LISSO secretary Liz Siler volunteered and will be the President for the Spring 2010 semester.
Tea Time
-With the help of LISSO, there will be “Tea Time” held in the SLIS lounge on Thursday, December 10th, 11:00 – 12:30. Tea and refreshments with be served.
-Discussed if LISSO need to assist in any way.
Events for Spring Semester
-Discussed events for the spring semester and the events that were successful this semester
Events discussed include:
-Fridays @ Five: Possibly new places for it to be held
-Trivia @ Winchell’s
-Keeneland Library visit
-Resume Event
-Coffee at Joseph Beth’s bookstore
-Special Collections tour at Transylvania University – Chris will look into
-Picnic – Book as soon as possible
-In-house lunch and learn with professors discussing about current research
Next LISSO Meeting
-January 20th at 5:00pm in the SLIS lounge
Meeting December 9, 2009
Dues Certificate Drawing
-Had drawing for $20 UK Book Gift Certificate for members who paid their dues Fall 2009 semester.
President Position
-Since Amanda will be graduate, the position of president must be filled
-The responsibilities of president include managing meetings, contacting outside presenters, serve as the student representative at the faculty meeting, and keep records of LISSO communications.
-The office of the president will be supported by the other LISSO officers.
-Asked for volunteers. LISSO secretary Liz Siler volunteered and will be the President for the Spring 2010 semester.
Tea Time
-With the help of LISSO, there will be “Tea Time” held in the SLIS lounge on Thursday, December 10th, 11:00 – 12:30. Tea and refreshments with be served.
-Discussed if LISSO need to assist in any way.
Events for Spring Semester
-Discussed events for the spring semester and the events that were successful this semester
Events discussed include:
-Fridays @ Five: Possibly new places for it to be held
-Trivia @ Winchell’s
-Keeneland Library visit
-Resume Event
-Coffee at Joseph Beth’s bookstore
-Special Collections tour at Transylvania University – Chris will look into
-Picnic – Book as soon as possible
-In-house lunch and learn with professors discussing about current research
Next LISSO Meeting
-January 20th at 5:00pm in the SLIS lounge
November Meeting Minutes
LISSO Minutes
Meeting November 11, 2009
Comps
-Comps Orientation Friday, November 13 at 4:30 pm – taped for those who could not attend.
-LISSO will provide snacks and water for students during the exam.
-After comps Lunch: Tentatively set at 1:30 at Mellow Mushroom. Please let us know if you are planning to attend.
Resume Workshop
-Wednesday, November 18th from 11:30 – 1:30 in the SLIS lounge.
-3 experts on library resumes will be attending the Resume Workshop
-The first hour will be spent asking questions and hearing tips from the speakers. The second hour is dedicated to personal help with resumes so be sure to bring your resumes, cv’s, and cover letters.
-The resume workshop will be taped for those who cannot attend.
Humane Society Volunteering
-LISSO will be volunteering at the Humane Society open house on Saturday, December 5th.
-A few LISSO member will be volunteering on November, 17th, 6:30 – 8:30 to learn how -Let us know if you are interested in attending the volunteer open house
-More details to come!!!
Tea Time
-With the help of LISSO, there will be “Tea Time” held in the SLIS lounge on Thursday, December 10th, 11:00 – 12:00
-Tea and refreshments with be served. Please join us!!!
Fridays @ Five and other events
-The next Friday at Five will not be held until after the Thanksgiving break, on December 4th
-Still considering trivia at Winchel’s on Mondays or Thursday nights at 8:00pm. Let us know if you would like to attend.
-ooking into having a special Friday’s at Five after finals week.
Dues:
-Reminder: Dues for LISSO are $5 for the entire school year.
-Another drawing possible after Thanksgiving for those who have paid their dues
Online Class Study
-Discussed creating a committee to research the students thoughts on SLIS’s move to online classes
-Contact Christopher Worland (worland@email.uky.edu) if you are interesting in being a part of the committee
New LISSO President
-Amanda Hazenfield, our current LISSO president will be graduating in December and we need someone to take her place.
-If you are planning on being in the program until December 2010, we encourage you to apply for the position.
-If you are interested please contact Amanda Hazenfield (hazenfieldac@gmail.com)
Meeting November 11, 2009
Comps
-Comps Orientation Friday, November 13 at 4:30 pm – taped for those who could not attend.
-LISSO will provide snacks and water for students during the exam.
-After comps Lunch: Tentatively set at 1:30 at Mellow Mushroom. Please let us know if you are planning to attend.
Resume Workshop
-Wednesday, November 18th from 11:30 – 1:30 in the SLIS lounge.
-3 experts on library resumes will be attending the Resume Workshop
-The first hour will be spent asking questions and hearing tips from the speakers. The second hour is dedicated to personal help with resumes so be sure to bring your resumes, cv’s, and cover letters.
-The resume workshop will be taped for those who cannot attend.
Humane Society Volunteering
-LISSO will be volunteering at the Humane Society open house on Saturday, December 5th.
-A few LISSO member will be volunteering on November, 17th, 6:30 – 8:30 to learn how -Let us know if you are interested in attending the volunteer open house
-More details to come!!!
Tea Time
-With the help of LISSO, there will be “Tea Time” held in the SLIS lounge on Thursday, December 10th, 11:00 – 12:00
-Tea and refreshments with be served. Please join us!!!
Fridays @ Five and other events
-The next Friday at Five will not be held until after the Thanksgiving break, on December 4th
-Still considering trivia at Winchel’s on Mondays or Thursday nights at 8:00pm. Let us know if you would like to attend.
-ooking into having a special Friday’s at Five after finals week.
Dues:
-Reminder: Dues for LISSO are $5 for the entire school year.
-Another drawing possible after Thanksgiving for those who have paid their dues
Online Class Study
-Discussed creating a committee to research the students thoughts on SLIS’s move to online classes
-Contact Christopher Worland (worland@email.uky.edu) if you are interesting in being a part of the committee
New LISSO President
-Amanda Hazenfield, our current LISSO president will be graduating in December and we need someone to take her place.
-If you are planning on being in the program until December 2010, we encourage you to apply for the position.
-If you are interested please contact Amanda Hazenfield (hazenfieldac@gmail.com)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)