Join the Special Libraries Association Michigan Chapter on May 2 to learn about globalEDGE, a free international business website that offers a wealth of information, insights, and resources on global business activities.

globalEDGE has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and cited as a “Best of the Best Business Website” for International Business research by the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of the ALA. globalEDGE features include a Resource Desk with links to thousands of high-quality international business websites, a vast IB glossary, Export Tutorials FAQ, and sections on trade blocs, countries, states, and industries featuring insights on doing business in the world’s markets and industries. Additionally, globalEDGE hosts an international business blog, the Market Potential Index for Emerging Markets, a Database of International Business Statistics (DIBS), and numerous other tools and resources for the international business practitioner, researcher, or educator.

Sarah Singer, Assistant Director of MSU’s International Business Center, will show us why globalEDGE is widely used by faculty, students, librarians, and business people around the world and how you can incorporate it into your research repertoire.

For a sneak peak at this amazing resource, visit globaledge.msu.edu/ .

When: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: University of Michigan, Ross School of Business Room, R2310

Map/Directions: http://www.bus.umich.edu/VisitUs/MapsDirections.htm
The Ross School of Business is located at 701 Tappan Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109. Visitor parking is available via metered parking (change and credit card options) on the street or the City of Ann Arbor’s Forest Avenue parking structure, located three blocks east and one block north of the Ross School.

Cost:
SLA Michigan Chapter Members – Free
Non-Members – $15

Registration and more info: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Michigan_SLA_May_2012

Light refreshments will be served.

This is the first in a monthly series of “5 Questions.”  Every month we will ask one of the Michigan Chapter SLA members to answer five questions.  This month we feature Abby Bedford, Science Librarian at Grand Valley State University.

1. Where do you work and what do you do?
I work at Grand Valley State University where I’m the science librarian, serving as liaison to Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cell & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

2. What is your favorite hobby/hobbies?
I love to knit and sing.  I currently sing in the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus.

3. Have you ever been a SLA mentor/mentee?
I’ve never been a mentor/mentee, but I was part of the UM School of Information student chapter.

4. What is left on your “bucket” list?
I’d love to be a part of a Nickel Creek-esque band.

5. What interested you in joining SLA?
I wanted to be able to learn more about science librarianship and SLA seems to be the best place to connect with other science librarians.

The Spring 2012 issue of the Michigan Chapter Newsletter is now available.

Are you a library/information science student in the SLA Michigan Chapter who would like to attend the SLA Annual Conference in July? If so, let us help! The Michigan Chapter has a student travel stipend award that will pay for your registration and $634 to help with expenses. The application must be submitted by April 5. This stipend is paid for by funds raised during our chapter’s annual meeting/holiday party’s auction this past December. Many thanks to all of our generous members for raising the money! Without you this would not be possible.

Questions? Contact Breezy Silver

Rocky Mountain Chapter SLA’s next Virtual Lunch is on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Angela Kangiser will share her insights on “Delivering Business Research & Intelligence Visually.”

Information professionals working in all types of industries are continually looking to add value to the research deliverables they provide to their clientele. One key way to add value is to synthesize and display research results visually. Displaying research results visually helps clarify complex data, which facilitates good decision-making.

Attend this RMSLA Virtual Lunch event to understand:

Why it is important to incorporate visuals into our research deliverables today,
What kinds of information and intelligence can be displayed visually, and
How to integrate new technologies for a more visually-appealing report.

About Angela Kangiser

Angela Kangiser is Director of Business Development and Research at Access/Information, a firm that has delivered key information for decision-making to attorneys and business executives for over 30 years. Prior to joining Access/Information, Angela was president of Online Business Research. Angela is a recognized information industry leader and speaks on business and competitive intelligence research. She also writes for industry publications, including the articles, “What ‘Value-Added Deliverables’ Means Today,” (ONLINE Magazine, January/February 2011) and “Delivering Competitive Intelligence Visually,” (Competitive Intelligence Magazine, September/October 2003).
Register!

Join us at noon, Mountain time, for this program. Register now to reserve your seat at
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/960239905

This program is free to all SLA members. Non-members are welcome to attend for a $10 registration fee. Please allow 48 hours for our volunteers to confirm your registration and payment.