Dalhousie CLA is accepting applications for First Year Representatives!

About Dalhousie CLA:

Dalhousie CLA is a student chapter of the Canadian Library Association.  Organizing and facilitating the Professional Mentorship Program (PMP), where we match MLIS students with mentors working in the field, is our main project.  Our enthusiastic executive works hard to promote the objectives of the CLA and to deliver a rewarding PMP experience!

Our two First Year Reps will work closely with the executive to help plan and coordinate PMP social events and activities and to communicate with the student body about the activities and functions of the CLA.  We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about event planning and can commit to prompt and clear communication.

Why apply:

• Professional development
• Refine/develop communications skills
• Refine/develop event planning skills
• Scholarship and travel bursary opportunities
• Your choice of PMP mentor
• Become acquainted with different people working in libraries and information management

How to apply:

Send a brief statement of interest to dalhousiecla@gmail.com by Monday, September 23rd.  Let us know:

• Why you are interested in the CLA
• Your relevant work and/or volunteer experience
• Your qualifications (event planning, communications, time management, organizational skills)

[Note: Members of our executive must obtain a CLA Student Membership ($25 a year). See the CLA website for details.]

For questions or to see our updates:

• Email us at dalhousiecla@gmail.com
• Follow us on Twitter @CLADalhousie
• Join our brand new LinkedIn group
• Check up on the the SIMcast blog

We look forward to hearing from you!

Lauren Murphy & Jannaya Jensen
Co-Chairs, Dalhousie CLA Student Chapter