Philadelphia Regional Chapter / Medical Library Association
Title: SLA Phila Chapter Wine & Cheese
Location: Comcast Center
Time: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
More info: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cphl/events.htm
Description: Join your SLA collegues for an evening of networking, food and fun at the Comcast Center 2nd Floor Lounge! Enjoy the 2,000 square feet high-definition LED screen that has become a tourist attraction in this new 58 story building (the tallest in Philly!)
Register by 9/25: Register online
At an April 21 SLA Philadelphia Chapter program attended by more than 35 people, Valerie Ryder and Stephen Marvin discussed their experiences in international librarianship. They had very different stories to tell. Valerie, who participated in the People to People library delegation to China, described her two-week trip in October 2008, while Stephen talked about his life-long interest in international travel and how he has worked to meld his career with his passion. The program was co-sponsored by Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Studies and Great Valley LIBNET. LIBNET is a consortium of corporate and business librarians in the Great Valley area. Read more» » »
by Rachel Resnick
On June 4 the Philadelphia Chapter of SLA presented the first of three presentations in its Career Management series, “The Job Market Then and Now & Effective Networking at Conferences and Meetings.” Valerie Ryder, SLA member and Career Management/Job Resource Consultant at Right Management, was the speaker. Right Management provides career consulting services for companies that need to downsize.
Valerie discussed the differences between the job market of the past and that of the present. Previously, our work lives had us tied to our desks, waiting for the telephone to ring. Today, we are a mobile society, getting messages on our mobile devices and laptop computers. Before, we received letters or postcards informing us of our application status in a job search; today we may be able to check our status online. Before, interviews were always conducted in person; today a prescreening or a first interview by phone is not unusual. Previously, background checks were rare; today, employment may be contingent upon criminal background checks, drug testing, physicals, proof of citizenship or right to work in this country, and other requirements. Read more» » »
From Karen Krasznavogyi, 2009 SLA Phila Chapter President-Elect:
Hello MLA Members,
You are cordially invited to the following program being presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of SLA.
Registration is now open for the second of three presentations in our Career Management Series on July 7th at West Chester University (registration begins at 5.00 pm). Dinner will be provided.
The topic is “Resumes with a Competitive Edge”
From Karen Krasznavolgyi, SLA Phila Chapter President-Elect:
Hello MLA Members,
You are cordially invited to the following program being presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of SLA.
Registration is now open for the first of three presentations in our Career Management Series on June 4th at West Chester University (registration begins at 5.00 pm). Dinner will be provided.
The topic is “The Job Market Then and Now & Effective Networking at Conferences and Meetings.”
The Job Market Then and Now
If it’s been more than a few years since you last looked for a new job, learn how the job market has changed. The good news about the Internet is that it is easier than ever to find out about job opportunities; the bad news about the Internet is that everyone else finds these job openings too! Find out how to maximize your effectiveness and establish your competitive edge in the new channels that are available. Increase your knowledge of what hiring organizations are looking for in today’s job candidates.
Effective Networking at Conferences and Meetings
The role of networking in career transitions has never been more critical than now. Learn tips and techniques that you can apply at the SLA Conference or other meetings for building your professional network as a foundation of your career management strategy.
The deadline is Tuesday, June 2nd (next week!), so don’t delay!! Read more» » »
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