CALL Bulletin #228, Summer 2013 now posted!

Dear Colleagues,

As we ease into summer, we wrap up another year for CALL and the CALL Bulletin. The summer issue of the Bulletin, available here: http://new.chicagolawlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CALLBulletinsummer_2013_final.pdf  features  Pam Cipkowski’s summary of the AALL Management Institute, which not only serves as an illustration of what this annual program provides, but also as an example of the importance of CALL grants to the professional development of our membership. If the Institute sounds interesting to you, take Pam’s advice and apply for a CALL grant!

What does “public relations” mean to you? Deborah Rusin provides her perspective that this question is not only important to our institutions, but also to each of us as individuals. And, Gail Hartzell provides an introduction to Cardinal IP, the sponsor of CALL’s February Business Meeting.

This issue marks the end of Margaret Schilt’s tenure as Co-Editor of the CALL Bulletin; she shares her parting thoughts in this issue’s Editors’ Column as she prepares to embark on new and exciting adventures as CALL Vice President/President-Elect. And Kevin McClure sings his swan song in praise of the Community Service Committee as outgoing committee co-chair.  He remains as Co-Editor of the Bulletin, as we welcome Lyonette Louis-Jacques as Co-Editor going forward.

Enjoy summer, and the Summer issue of the Bulletin!

Margaret Schilt and Kevin McClure, Co-Editors

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Calling All Photographers!

Photographers, let your talent shine! The Internet/PR Committee is sponsoring A Day in the Life of a Library contest from April 15th to April 30th .  Submit pictures of your library, or yourself or other CALL members in different settings.  PRIZES will be awarded–1st prize a $25 gift certificate,  2nd prize a $15 gift certificate and 3rd prize a $10 gift certificate.  Prizes will be presented at the May business meeting.

All photos must be submitted by Midnight of April 30th with the attached photo release form to our upload site.

CALL membership will vote for the winning pictures via Survey Money.

CALL Spring 2013 Photo Contest Release Form

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CALL Half-Day Institute: Careers

Please join the Continuing Education and Placement and Recruitment Committees on Friday, April 19th from 8:00-noon at Chicago-Kent College of Law for the Half Day Institute on Careers.  Learn more about careers and get insightful job searching advice from successful professionals.  Get individual advice on your resume or cover letter.  This program will aid anyone who wants to advance their career, whether or not they are currently actively seeking a job.

Registration Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WTPS8JN

When: Friday, April 19, 2013, 8:00am-noon
Where: Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 West Adams, Room 580
Cost: $10

Agenda

8:00-8:30am — Registration
Enjoy a cup of coffee and a pastry while networking with your colleagues.

8:30-9:30 — Job Search Boot Camp

Part One: the process from application to interview
Our panel will take you beyond the basics of resumes and cover letters and give you tips on how to make yourself stand out. This panel will include a presentation on technology tools for more impressive job talks.

Rachel Jennings, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Career Services Office, Career Development Advisor
Scott Vanderlin, Chicago-Kent College of Law Library, Research Librarian

Part Two: contrasting different job search environments
This panel will contrast academic, law firm, and government libraries to give participants a more clear understanding of the differences.

Stephanie Crawford, Schiff Hardin LLP, Senior Research Librarian
Gretchen Van Dam, 7th Circuit, Circuit Librarian

9:30-10:00 — Resume and Cover Letter Review Workshop
Bring your resume and/or cover letter for an informal and confidential review.

10:00-11:00 — Up and Over: Moving up through management through different paths

Our diverse panel will share how they moved up through management positions across different departments within libraries and their parent organizations.

Ramsey Donnell, John Marshall Law School Library, Associate Director for Access and Organization
June Liebert, John Marshall Law School Library, Director and Assistant Professor
Deborah Ginsberg, Chicago-Kent College of Law Library, Educational Technology Librarian

11:00-11:10 — break

11:10-Noon — There’s an Alternative: Alternative Careers and Settings for Librarians
Our panel of librarians will discuss their careers in different settings, how they arrived in the alternative career and how their library degree is a benefit.

Danielle Hontz, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Associate Records and Information Management Analyst
Valerie Krasnoff, Mayer Brown LLC, CLE Coordinator
Zachary Yontz, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Senior Records and Information Management Analyst
Maria Ziemer, ProQuest, Manager, Graduate Education Program

Please note that CALL’s no-show policy will apply for this event.
CALL No Show and No Walk in Policies for Business Meetings

Registration ends on April 17, 2013.

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CALL Election Runs Through Midnight on March 13th

Be sure to vote before midnight on Wednesday, March 13th!

Candidate biographies are on the official http://new.chicagolawlib.org/election-reminder-voting-ends-march-14/ and also on the CALL website, in the Elections section, under “2013-2014 Slate of Candidates”.

All Active, Retired, and Student members are eligible to vote.  The cut-off date for eligible membership for this election is February 21, 2013.

Let me know if you need your Election Website access information.

jogden@mcguirewoods.com – Chair, CALL Elections Committee

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