Greetings from the Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC)
 Happy summer, iSchool students! We hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather and the break from classes. Congratulations again to those who graduated this spring. GSAC and the ALA Student Chapter partnered to create a Virtual Yearbook (video) (pdf) to celebrate iSchool graduates. New alumni and current iSchool students are also invited to follow the iSchool Alumni Network’s Facebook Page and Facebook Group to stay in touch! For those of you who will be taking summer classes, completing an internship, or doing research, we wish you luck and would love to hear about your work. GSAC is currently seeking blog contributions, so take advantage of the opportunity to share your work and gain writing experience!
Please know that even though we are between semesters right now, the officers at GSAC are still here to support and connect with you. Be sure to join GSAC’s new Facebook Group and follow our website to stay connected with your fellow students and keep up with GSAC news and events.
If you have any questions or concerns as an iSchool student over the summer, please do not hesitate to reach out to Brenna Hubschman at bhubschm@kent.edu
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
GSAC’s June General Meeting
Monday, June 15th, 8pm EST – Online via Zoom
All current iSchool students are invited to attend. Please email Brenna Hubschman at bhubschm@kent.edu for the link to the meeting.
NEO-RLS: Customer Service on the Telephone and by Email
Wednesday, June 3, 10am EST
NEO-RLS will be holding an interactive webinar to explore best practices in creating positive experiences with customers on the phone and via email. Attendance is free for iSchool students through NEO-RLS’s Gold Membership. For more information and to register, click here.
LLAMA LIS New Professionals Webinar
Friday, June 5th, 10am- 11am PST
The Library Leadership and Management Association is hosting a free webinar: “Elevate Your Telephone Game: Phone Interview Tips for Library and Information Science Professionals.” For more information and to register, click here.
ALCTS Virtual Interest Group Week
June 8-12
The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services will be hosting a week of virtual programming. Registration is free and meetings are open to all. For more information and to register, click here.
ACRL Together Wherever
June 8-12
The Association of College and Research Libraries is hosting a week of virtual programming and networking opportunities. Attendance is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information and to register, click here.
35th Annual NASIG Conference
June 9-11
The North American Serials Interest Group is hosting a free virtual conference. For those unable to attend live, the entire conference will also be made freely available on YouTube after the event. For more information, click here, and to register, click here.
Ohio Local History Alliance: Digitization 101
June 17, July 14, August 18
Interested in learning about how to digitize collections? Attend a free, 3-part webinar series to learn almost everything you need to know. For more information and to register, click here.
ALA Virtual: Community Through Connection
June 24-26
ALA will be hosting a completely virtual event, which includes educational programming, special author events, and social networking. Registration ends June 17. Discounted rates are available for students. Follow this link for more information and to register.
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Find us on Facebook
Current iSchool students are invited to join the iSchool GSAC’s new Facebook group. This Facebook group is a place for current iSchool students to discuss their experiences, seek and share advice related to the program, and learn about virtual and in-person opportunities for networking and professional development.
Join the group here!
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Other Ways to Connect:
There are many different ways to connect with the iSchool and your peers at Kent State:
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New on GSAC’s Blog
Learn about Kent State iSchool professor Dr. Karen Gracy’s work with digital preservation and curation, her latest research projects, and her advice for students in our new Faculty Spotlight.
Interested in copyright law and related challenges in libraries? GSAC’s Lauren Zollinger discusses OhioNET’s recent webinar, “Copyright in Action: Fair Use Myths and Misconceptions,” and provides some related resources in our latest Topic Spotlight.
Interested in writing for GSAC’s blog? For more information or to share your ideas for future blog posts, please contact VP of Communications Brenna Hubschman at bhubschm@kent.edu
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News from Kent State’s ALA Student Chapter
Congratulations to the new and returning ALA Student Chapter Officers for the 2020-2021 academic year!
President – Raychelle Steele
Vice President – Brenna Hubschman
Secretary/Treasurer – Kinsey Ury
Advising Officers – Nick Hammond and Lindsay Miraglia
Alumni Officers – Christina Carpino and Ann Fazzini
Learn more about the officers and the student chapter on the ALA Student Chapter blog.
For more information, contact Chapter President Raychelle Steele at rsteele7@kent.edu
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Joint ALA/OLC Membership
Did you know that as a student, you can join both the American Library Association and the Ohio Library Council for $42? The cost of a student membership is regularly $39 for ALA and $25 for OLC. There are many
benefits of membership including networking opportunities, regular updates on news and events, professional development opportunities, and reduced registration at events.
You can join ALA & OLC by clicking here
For more information about the joint membership program, please click here
Questions? Please email OLC Student Representative Brenna Hubschman at bhubschm@kent.edu
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NEO-RLS Gold Membership
Currently enrolled iSchool students are eligible for a FREE Gold Membership to the Northeast Ohio Regional Library System. A Gold Membership provides free access to NEO-RLS’s live workshops and webinars as well as their archived webinars. NEO-RLS’s Gold Membership provides students with professional development in a wide variety of areas while interacting with library professionals in our region as well as with library professionals in the state and across the nation.
Sign up by visiting the NEO-RLS website and creating a free account under “Login”
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News from the Reinberger Children’s Learning Center & Marantz Picturebook Collection
The Reinberger Children’s Library Center has published two new blog posts. 100 Picturebooks to Keep on the Shelf highlights 100 picturebooks that the Reinberger feels are exceptional, promote learning, enrich character, foster learning, and develop literacy skills.
In Bedtime Board Books with Babies, the Reinberger recommends online early literacy resources and emphasizes the benefits of introducing books into a child’s bedtime routine. This blog post also offers some recommended board books to introduce at bedtime.
Contact Michelle Baldini, Director of the Reinberger Children’s Library Center, at mbaldini@kent.edu for more information about the Reinberger and Marantz collections
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Honor Your Favorite Professor!
If you’ve had an extraordinary professor who has been a phenomenal educator, mentor, or advocate during your time at Kent State, nominate them for the Distinguished Teaching Award today! Nominations are due by June 30th. Click here for more information and to submit a nomination.
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GSAC is seeking blog writers!
Have you recently received a scholarship or award? Do you know of any job opportunities or upcoming events? Want to share a professional experience or advice? GSAC’s website gsac.ischool.kent.edu is currently seeking contributions. Take advantage of the opportunity to share your work and gain writing experience! Content ideas include:
- Conference and professional development write-ups
- Advice or tips for iSchool Students
- Internship experiences
- Scholarship, grant, and funding opportunities
- Graduate research opportunities
- Professional experience/activities write-ups
- Alumni news
- Student, Faculty, and Staff Spotlights
If you would like more information or to share your ideas for future blog posts, please contact VP of Communications Brenna Hubschman at bhubschm@kent.edu
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