Student Organizations Update
It is never too early (or too late!) to get involved in Library and Information Science professional organizations. Here at Pitt, student chapters of professional organizations offer get-togethers, activities, and a sense of professional comaraderie!
This month we highlight ... SCALA, the Student Chapter of the American Library Association, has several upcoming meetings and events:
November 3rd: "Librarian Stereotypes" Coffee & Conversation in the 5th Floor Commons Room
November 21st: Movie Night, featuring Brazil, in the 5th Floor Commons Room
December 8th: Coffee & Conversation in the 5th Floor Commons Room (Topic pending ... )
January 9th: Movie Night, featuring Desk Set, in the 5th Floor Commons Room
A possible Barnes & Noble Gift Wrapping Fundraiser is also in the works, so stay tuned!
Next semester, one of the Coffee & Conversation sessions will feature an MLIS and PhD student poster session. The goal is to facilitate communication between MLIS and PhD students in the department, and to give everyone the opportunity to learn about the research topics that people are working on. Be sure to check out SCALA's Web site at http://www.sis.pitt.edu/~scala, or e-mail scala@sis.pitt.edu for more information.
Scholarship Opportunity
Beta Phi Mu, the Pi Chapter of the International Library and Information Studies Honor Society, awards an annual scholarship of $500 for outstanding scholarly achievement. This year the award will go to a student in the Library and Information Science, Information Science, or Telecommunications programs.
The award is based on a portfolio of three to five pieces of original, unpublished work. A minimum of three pieces must be the sole work of the applicant. The remaining pieces may be group work. The pieces must address topics in the areas of Library Science, Information Science, or Telecommunications. All portfolios should be submitted to the Beta Phi Mu office (505 S.I.S. Building), no later than 4:00 p.m., January 16th, 2004.
For more information, visit http://www.sis.pitt.edu/~bpm/ or e-mail Michelle Fossum, President of the Pi Chapter, at mcfossum@hotmail.com. To learn about additional scholarships that are offered by Beta Phi Mu, visit http://www.beta-phi-mu.org/scholarships.html.