Thursday, May 30, 2013
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Mardigian Library
University of Michigan-Dearborn
4901 Evergreen Rd.
Dearborn, MI 48128

Join us for a panel discussion on networking with speakers from Baker’s Dozen networking group. After the discussion, put the skills and suggestions to work with a round of speed networking with your fellow chapter members.

6:30 – Registration
7:00 – Panel Discussion
7:45 – Speed Networking

Refreshments will be provided. Ample parking is available.

Judith O’Dell

1. What interested you in joining SLA? 

I was a member before and dropped out when the state divided into two chapters.  I always liked the conferences and decided it was time to return.

2. What was your first music concert ?

I am not sure if this qualifies as a concert but it was when I was taken to see an opera at about the age of 9.  If you mean a rock concert it was to see James Brown when he was in St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

3. What is your current position and what do you love about what you do?

I am a reference librarian specializing in business, economics and law.  I love the diversity in the position and the ability to help people find needed information.

4. What’s left on your bucket list?

I don’t have one, my plans rarely become reality.

5. Anything else you’d like to tell us about yourself?

I am from Detroit and a 2 time graduate of Wayne State University.  I have lived in St. Croix, Virgin Islands; Boca Raton, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina and now Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

Contact public-rel@michigan.sla.org if you did not receive the invite.

Here is a link to more information about our current officers:  http://michigan.sla.org/about-us/officers/

All are welcome: feel free to share this information with your social and professional networks.

The SLA-SF Bay Region Chapter presents:

Taxonomies: What are they and how are they useful?

Online Webinar on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Pacific)

presented by Margie Hlava

Why:
Members of the SLA are perfect candidates to build and implement taxonomies. The oceans of data coming at us through the Internet portals need to be harnessed to power our research, development and management of existing knowledge as a foundation for growth and profitability. This webinar is a great introduction to a powerful skill that sets us apart from IT and adds value to our information systems.

Who:
Marjorie M.K. Hlava is President, Chairman, and founder of Access Innovations, Inc., in New Mexico. Very well known in the international information arena, she is the founding Chair of the SLA Taxonomy Division established in August 2009. She is past president of NFAIS (2002-2003), the organization of those who create, organize, and distribute information. Ms. Hlava is past president of the American Society for Information Science and Technology – 1993 (ASIST) and the 1996 recipient of ASIST’s prestigious Watson Davis Award. Ms. Hlava was also twice a member of the Board of Directors of SLA where she was awarded the President’s Award for her standards work. She has been granted 21 patent claims for her work.

When:
Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Pacific)

Where:
By phone and online via GoToWebinar, hosted by SLA-SF. You will need a PC with internet access. You can use your computer audio or telephone (toll call). The link and call information will be provided after verification of registration payment.

Cost:
$25 for SLA members, $50 for non-members/guests, and $15 for students/retirees/unemployed.

Registration:
Please register online or ensure your mail-in registration form and check are received no later than Wednesday,March 6, 2013.

The Washington D.C. SLA Chapter presents:

“Expand Your Career Potential”

featuring: SLA President Deb Hunt

Sponsored by LexisNexis

Twitter: #sladcjobs

Registration Closes Tuesday February 26!

Having the right skills is everything in today’s very tight job market. How can you know which skills are in the greatest demand and how can you acquire the new skills you need for career advancement?

“Expand Your Career Potential” is the first in a series of webinar workshops on career development for librarians and information professionals. Together with long-standing SLA member and co-instructor David Grossman, Deb Hunt will teach librarians and information professionals about the 33 hottest skills they need to master to jump-start their next career move. The workshop also provides sound, practical advice on six ways to acquire those most sought after and essential skills. Participants will construct a customized “road map” plan to achieve their personal objectives.

This 90-minute webinar is designed to help you broaden your existing skill set and construct a plan to attain new levels of expertise, employment, compensation and career satisfaction.

At this webinar you will learn how to:

• Conduct a self-assessment of your current skill set
• Leverage your existing skills to move to the next level in your career
• Acquire 33 essential skills for career growth
• Plan and jump-start your next career move
• Develop YOUR own personalized road map for career advancement

Tweet about the event using the official Twitter hashtag #sladcjobs

Price: Student/Members in Transition/Retired: $20

General Admisstion: $30

You can register to view this webinar virtually or register to attend an in-person viewing at LexisNexis (1150 18th St., NW)
Registration for the Virtual session (6:25 – 8:00 p.m. EST): http://dc.sla.org/events/?ee=209
Registration for the In-Person Viewing at LexisNexis (6:00 – 6:25 p.m. EST networking; 6:25 – 8:00 p.m. EST program): http://dc.sla.org/events/?ee=208

What others are saying about “Expand Your Career Potential”, winner of the Silicon Valley SLA Chapter’s 2012 Lucy Steelman Award for Commitment to Mentoring:

“An excellent Webinar”

“Really took away some excellent ideas and things I really had not thought about”

“Very useful”

“Very knowledgeable and inspiring”

“Excellent use of my time and money”

“I would recommend this Webinar to anyone who is struggling with career and job issues”

“It was definitely worth it”

“Their successful online classes and webinars have touched many members and are an advertisement to other chapters and organizations regarding the expertise of West Coast information professionals.” – Silicon Valley SLA Chapter

“Expand Your Career Potential” has been presented by the Bay Area Library & Information Network, SLA’s Click University, the Illinois SLA Chapter, Infopeople.org, the Internet Librarian conference, the New York Metropolitan Library Council, the New York SLA Chapter and the San Francisco Bay Region SLA Chapter.

About the Presenters for Expand Your Career Potential:

Deborah Hunt, MLS, ECMp, is a strategic knowledge professional and Principal of Information Edge, which specializes in value-added research, knowledge services, enterprise content management, and library creation and automation. Deb is currently SLA President and her presidency theme is Transform Knowledge and Expertise Into Strategic Value. She is an active member in the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) and served on the Board of Directors from 2001-2003. Deb is an award winning part-time adjunct faculty in the Library Technology program at Diablo Valley College and has also taught for the League of Women Voters, InfoPeople and UC Berkeley Extension. She is a frequent presenter at SLA conferences, Internet Librarian and other venues for information professionals. Deb received her MLS from UC Berkeley and has moved forward from there, always leaping off the edge into the next opportunity to leverage and expand on her skills.

David Grossman, MLS, MBA, serves as History Room and Reference Librarian for the Mill Valley Public Library (California), where he is currently constructing a digital archive with a workforce of 35 volunteers. David has more than four decades of experience in a variety of traditional and non-traditional library/information professional roles. Most of his career has been spent building, managing, marketing and selling online systems and databases for publishers, airlines and other businesses. David has often been tapped as a motivational speaker on alternative career opportunities for librarians. David is also a part-time journalist in the airline/travel industry and previously authored a column on business travel for USA Today.com as well as a column called “What’s Next” for Searcher Magazine. His articles have also appeared in the Boston Herald, ABC News.com and the print edition of USA Today. David holds a BA degree in Journalism and MLS from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

You are invited to join us on Saturday, February 16, 2013 and Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Northville District Library for a get together session. Bring your crafts to work on while you meet colleagues with similar interests.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your library colleagues in an informal setting. We know that the participants will discuss “library” issues as well as knitting and crafts.

We’d really like to know how many people to expect at these get togethers — please let Marie Fraties-Block know if you plan to attend either session.

We would also love for this group to be a traveling group. Is there a spot in your local area where we can meet in 2013? Contact Marie Fraties-Block if you are able to arrange another meeting date and spot. Or, come to either Knitter’s Group session at the Northville District Library on February 16 or March 16.

Saturday, February 16, 2013
12 noon – 2 p.m.
Meeting Room A

Saturday, March 16, 2013
12 noon – 2 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Northville District Library
212 West Cady Street
Northville, MI 48167-1560
phone: (248) 349-3020

Directions | Parking Map

2. If you were a cartoon character, who would you be?
She-Ra, the alter-ego of Adora from the Princess of Power series that ran from 1985-1986.  Before morphing into She-Ra, Adora is already fiercely independent and brainy.  As She-Ra, her superpowers included incredible strength, endurance, speed, and emotional intelligence.  Preferring to outsmart her enemies, She-Ra used combat as a last resort.  I totally adored her as a kid.

3. What interested you in joining SLA?
My initial experiences with the Student Chapter of SLA while at Wayne State University definitely played a key role in getting me interested in what the overall organization had to offer.

4. What have you been reading lately?
I recently finished  I’d Rather Be in Charge: A Legendary Business Leader’s Roadmap for Achieving Pride, Power, and Joy at Work by Charlotte Beers and Barack Obama: The Story by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Maraniss.

5. Anything else you’d like to tell us about yourself?
I love helping people find what they need.

A few examples of items available at this year’s auction will be a Motawi Tile and a Family Fun pack to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.  We’ve got tickets to Wild Swan Theater, The Henry Ford, Purple Rose Theatre, and other local venues, as well as a Trader Joe’s goody bag and other items.

And, for the first time ever, we’ll be offering the services of a photographer to take your professional headshot, so start planning your outfit and hair-do now!

We also need your help with the Silent Auction…read on!

The Holiday Party Silent Auction is back by popular demand! The auction is used to raise funds to send a student member to the SLA annual conference. In addition to items donated by local businesses for attendees to bid on, we would love to include something donated by you or your organization!

• Do you have a knack for knickknacks and other arts and crafts?
  • Consider donating one of your works.  Last year’s items included handmade jewelry and other crafts.
• Want to support the travel stipend fund, but aren’t up to contributing a homemade item?
  • Feel free to donate an item you’ve purchased.  Last year, members donated gift baskets, and previous years have seen wine and even a heated cat mat!
  • Or, bring your checkbook–we’ll be accepting checks at the event (or you can make arrangement to mail one in if you can’t be there in person).
• If you work at an organization that makes neat stuff they’d be willing to donate or that might be willing to support the travel stipend fund directly, please consider asking them to join in on the fun, too!  Last year we had a nice little gift package from Mango Languages.

Please contact Celia Ross (caross@umich.edu) if you are interested in making a donation of any kind or have any questions.

When:
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Begins at 11:00 a.m. and goes until 2:00 p.m.

Where:
Weber’s Inn
3050 Jackson Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Driving Directions: http://www.webersinn.com/contact/driving-directions-to-webers.

Cost:
$25 SLA members
$20 students
$30 non-SLA members

Register here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SLA_Michigan_2012_Holiday_Party
You may also bring a check to the event. No cash.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 27.

Make a day of it! We are putting together a list of several extra activities that you could do while you are visiting Ann Arbor.

Not a Michigan member but want to become one? Click here to join or add the Michigan chapter to your membership.

****Not able to attend? Please take a few moments to tell us why: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M9L3KQR.****

Have any questions contact Joe Anteau at pres-elect@michigan.sla.org

Some of our open positions are:
• Membership
• Public Relations
• Hospitality
• Archivist

And maybe one more.

This is a yearlong commitment. If anything looks interesting or if you have any questions, contact Breezy, our Chapter President. If you’re not sure where to get involved, we’ll help you find a place.

Don’t be shy, contact Breezy today!

1. Where do you work, and what do you do?

2. What is your favorite season?
Fall, although I’m not sure why as I get cold easily. Summer would be a better season for me, but I really like the autumn foliage, so fall is my favorite despite the cooler temperatures.

3. What does the chapter give you?
Three opportunities:
• Educational: the monthly meetings teach me what’s new in our field.
• Networking: before and after each meeting I meet new people and re-connect with other information professionals.
• Leadership: the chapter offers numerous volunteer leadership opportunities and I’ve been fortunate to serve as Chapter Liaison to Wayne State University, Program Committee member, President-Elect, President, and this year as Past President.

4. Paper, plastic or bags from SLA conferences?
I bring my own bag to the annual conference and do not use the one supplied by SLA. Instead, I return it to the registration desk so it can be recycled or reused. Most recently I had a tote bag made from recycled materials.

5. Do you have any advice for other members?
Don’t be afraid to get involved or to connect to other members. Our chapter is filled with some of the most approachable people I’ve ever met. We help each other out, offer advice, and really appreciate every member. There are lots of volunteer opportunities and serving in a leadership position is a great way to meet other professionals, learn new skills and gain leadership experience.

• How do taxonomies work in SharePoint?
• What is the value of using a taxonomy?
• Creating a taxonomy in SharePoint
• Managing vocabularies and terms in a taxonomy
• Improving search and findability in SharePoint
• Building vocabularies in a SharePoint taxonomy tool
• Challenges using taxonomies in SharePoint
• Business problems vs. technical capabilities

Time: Wednesday, October 31 at 1:00 p.m. EST
Audience: Beginners and Intermediate
Cost: Free to SLA members and non-members
Co-Sponsors: CI Division, Taxonomy Division & Aurora WDC
Registration:  https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/469715750
(Space is limited so register ASAP)

About the Presenters:
Mike Doane is a senior level consultant with more than 15 years in information management, with a deep background in information science and content management. His business, Term Management, LLC, works with clients to develop content strategies, taxonomies, and information architecture in SharePoint 2010 intranets, extranets, portals, and other enterprise content management systems. He has experience with all types of vertical businesses/industries, such as legal, retail, pharma, energy, and information technology. He has developed content strategies and taxonomies for Microsoft, Del Monte, PepsiCo, NASA-JSC, Expedia, UW Medicine, BECU, Blue Cross Blue Shield, KCLS, Nike, Philip Morris, VISA, MasterCard, City of Seattle, SN Power, Costco, REI, and many others. Mike also teaches graduate courses in knowledge management,  information management, and taxonomy development at the iSchool at the University  of Washington.

A relative newbie to SharePoint, Zena Applebaum is the Manager of Intelligence & Intranet Bennett Jones LLP, a national and leading international law firm based in Canada. Zena’s primary responsibilities include conducting analysis of market and competitor performance, practice development, business development, client relationship management, counterintelligence, and marketing. Tying it all together, she enables the collaboration and sharing of information and intelligence through the firm’s award-winning SharePoint based intranet. Zena brings a unique perspective to intelligence and the dynamics of market and industry issues as a result of broad business development, marketing, and corporate research experience in a variety of sectors including the professional services, technology, and health care. Zena has a joint academic and applied Master of Arts degree in Communication and Culture from York and Ryerson Universities. Zena regularly speaks and writes on Competitive Intelligence topics in Canada and abroad.

Bring:
• Business cards
• Paper for notes
• Pens
• Summary of what you do, what help you’re seeking, or one reason you’re building your network (2 minutes)
• Curiosity, enthusiasm, desire to help

Follow up:
• Note something you can do for each other person (send an article, make an introduction, suggest an organization)
• Send a message the next day to each other person, whether you have something to give or not
• Consider connecting on LinkedIn or other social media network

Speed networking is a beginning; it’s up to you what you do with that beginning.

When:
Thursday, October 25 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Where:
Barnes and Noble in Allen Park
3120 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, MI 48101

Register at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Michigan_SLA_Speed_Networking