[Asis-l] News from Simmons SLIS

[Alisa Libby]

*InfoLink, A SLIS Community Newsletter *

*Award-winning Author Visits Simmons SLIS*

In March 2017, SLIS welcomes author Jack Gantos as our Allen Smith Visiting
Scholar
<http://www.simmons.edu/news/school-of-library-and-information-science/2017/january/jack-gantos>.
Gantos is the acclaimed author of young adult and middle grade novels, and
picturebooks. His novel, Dead End in Norvelt, was the 2012 Newbery Award
Winner, and the Scott O’Dell Award Winner for Best Historic Fiction. His
memoir, Hole in My Life, won the Michael L. Printz and Robert F. Sibert
honors. His other award-winning novels include Joey Pigza Swallowed the
Key, a National Book Award Finalist; and Joey Pigza Loses Control, a
Newbery Honor book. A vibrant and engaging speaker, Gantos has taught
courses in children’s book writing and children’s literature. He is also a
regular patron and supporter of the Boston Athenæum.

During his time as Visiting Scholar, Gantos will offer lectures for SLIS
students and one-to-one consultations with students in the Writing for
Children MFA program. There will also be a public lecture on March 21
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allen-smith-visiting-scholar-public-lecture-with-jack-gantos-tickets-31482818959>,
followed by a reception and book signing.

*New Faces at Simmons SLIS*

*Dane Groves* ’04, ’09 and a current student in the IS&T program, became
SLIS Technology Coordinator in Fall 2016. Dane came to Simmons as a
Computer Science undergrad and has been a fixture in the Communications
Department since 2004. He has held a number of roles which include
oversight of the Communications Computer Labs and as adjunct instructor for
courses in web design, visual communications and a core technology course.

*Eric Poulin*, Lecturer at SLIS, was hired as Coordinator of SLIS West in
Spring 2017. Poulin holds a bachelor's in communication studies from the
University of Massachusetts and a master's in library and information
science from the University of Rhode Island. His professional interests
include information literacy instruction, planning, and assessment, as well
as advocating on behalf of small rural libraries. He has been very active
in many statewide and regional organizations, having served as president of
the Massachusetts Library Association, Western Massachusetts Regional
Library System and the Western Massachusetts Library Advocates. He was also
an original member of the executive board of the Massachusetts Library
System and is a current executive board member of the Public Library
Association of Easthampton.

*Out and About*

Simmons SLIS was well-represented by our accomplished faculty at the annual
conference for the Association for Library and Information Science
Educators (ALISE) in Atlanta, Georgia, January 17-20, 2017. Dean *Eileen
Abels* co-presented the pre-conference workshop, "Pedagogical (Re)-vision:
from Concept to Course," on Tuesday, January 17. Other presenters included
Asst. Prof. *Janet Ceja*, Asst. Prof. *Monica Colon-Aguirre*, Assoc. Prof.
and Director of the School Library Teacher Program *Melanie Kimball*, Asst.
Prof. *Colin Rhinesmith*, and Assoc. Prof. and Director of the SLIS PhD
Program *Rong Tang*.

Visit our latest SLIS Community News
<http://www.simmons.edu/news/school-of-library-and-information-science/2017/january/slis-community-news-january-2017>
post
for more news from SLIS students, faculty, and alumni.

*Alumni Reception in Atlanta, GA*

Students, alums, faculty and staff attended the Simmons College Alumni
Reception between the ALA and ALISE conferences in Atlanta, Georgia, on
Saturday, January 21. Dean Eileen Abels and Assistant Dean for Student and
Alumni Affairs Em Claire Knowles joined the crowd at Pittypat's Porch for
networking and celebrating.

*Save the Date: Upcoming Events this Spring*

*LIS Career and Networking Fair
<http://www.simmons.edu/academics/schools/school-of-library-and-information-science/careers/spring-career-fair>,
Wednesday, April 12, 4-6 p.m. *
The 2017 Library and Information Science Career and Networking Fair will
bring together employers who are seeking interns, employees, and networking
opportunities with students, these employers are from the Greater Boston
area, New England, and beyond. We expect employers from a range of fields
including public, school, and academic libraries, government agencies,
corporate libraries, museums and archives, information and knowledge
management firms, digital publishers and information services, and more.

*Upcoming Events: *
Tuesday, April 4 - Beta Phi Mu Induction and Business Meeting
Thursday, April 20 - SLIS After Dark Alumni Event
Sunday, June 18 - SLIS Alumni Reception at SLA
Saturday, June 24 - SLIS Alumni Reception at ALA Annual Meeting


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Alisa M. Libby
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