Book Exchange and Holiday party!

Hi all,

I'm excited to announce that this year LISSO will be hosting a book exchange. 

We encourage all students and (faculty are invited too) to sign up via Elfster.  This book swap is optional, we have listed a spending cap of a maximum 15 dollars. However, this does not mean that you are required to spend 15 dollars--  used books are the best books, or feel free to exchange a book from your personal shelf. Depending on the location of who you draw, you can swap the book in person or snail mail! 

Names will be drawn on Tuesday, November 17th and the book should be mailed to be received by December 18th. 

Here is the link to the Elfster account to sign up for the exchange: https://www.elfster.com/exchange/view/15775150/cf0f6e/

This is the first time I’ve used this site, so please feel free to email me with any problems or questions!

LISSO will be hosting the annual Holiday party December 12th, at 12:00-3:00 in the Niles Gallery which is located in the Lucille Little Fine Arts Building. Feel free to bring board games, snacks, and holiday cheer to share with others!  It is a great time to take a break for a few hours at the end of the semester. 

If you want to bring snacks to share, here is a link to a Google sheet: goo.gl/ZpoIZ6

Thanks!

Anna 

November Updates and Upcoming LISSO events

Hi all LISSOers!

I hope you're having a wonderful November! I just scheduled for classes next semester and I'm pretty excited about taking Oral History. Yay.

We had a great time at Pick-It-Up and will put the funds earned to good use for ALA/LISSO stuff.

Here are some updates:

If you're local and interested we will be meeting on Saturday, 11/14 at 2:30 for a tour of the Central library!  Maybe I'll pay my overdue fines while I'm there.

This month the theme for book club is GRAPHIC NOVELS! We will meet on at 7:00pm on December 3rd at Josie's in Chevy Chase for our meeting-- as always, you are welcome to post on the book club blog about what you a reading. It is fun, I swear!

Feel free to email with any questions!

Keep your eyes peeled for holiday party and book exchange updates!

=^.^=

Anna

Installment III: Meet LISSO; Kam

We present to you, our very own secretary!

Name: Kamryn Wies (Kam)

LISSO position held: Secretary

Hometown: Navy Brat but my family lives in Suffolk, VA now

Current location: Lexington, KY

Job (if applicable): Intern at Keeneland Library & Student Assistant at Young Library PNM Desk

Why Library Science: My first love was reading in libraries and organizing. It just took me 10 years to realize I could have a career that incorporated both.

Dream job: Corporate archive

What I wanted to be when I grew up: A marine biologist, then a vet, then an architect.

Favorite Book(s): The Tortall Universe by Tamora Pierce, specifically the Protector of the Small series book, Lady Knight

Favorite book(s) growing up: The Harry Potter series, specifically Prisoner of Azkaban

Least favorite book: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

Favorite TV show(s): depends on my mood but Supernatural, iZombie, Arrow, or Castle

Favorite vacation spot: Niagara Falls (Canadian side) or Scotland

When I’m not at work you’ll find me: At home, reading or watching TV

Guilty pleasure: Teen Wolf

Snack you can’t resist: Chips and Dip

Ask me about: Fanfiction, Hockey, and Rape Culture

Website/blog where I waste the most time: ArchiveofOurOwn.org & Facebook/Tumblr