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SIM50 in Dal News
Bertrum MacDonald, Sandra Toze, Fiona Black
“The more things change, the more things remain the same”: Dalhousie’s School of Information Management celebrates 50 Years
Did you know that SIM is turning 50 in 2019? This is a time of reflection and celebration. We invite you to accompany us on the journey by following this blog, our website, and the #SIM50 hashtag on Facebook and Twitter.
Read the full article on Dal News: For five decades, Dalhousie University has been home to the only school of information management in Atlantic Canada. “We’re a small school with a huge impact,” says School of Information Management (SIM) Director Sandra Toze.
In October, faculty, staff, students and alumni of SIM gathered at the beautiful Halifax Central Library for a cocktail reception to kick off the celebration of fifty years of library and information studies at Dal.
“About 100 people attended,” says Toze, “We were thrilled that alumni for each decade were present. We celebrated our first graduates, and honoured Professors Bertrum MacDonald and Fiona Black, who are retiring.”
Seamus the garden gnome
From now until spring 2020, a number of events and activities will mark SIM 50. This year’s Dalhousie Horrocks Lecture on January 14 will feature Leslie Weir, new Librarian and Archivist of Canada, and an alumni reception will follow. SIM will also publish a booklet celebrating its history, host small receptions for alumni across the country and highlight the anniversary at the annual Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) conference. In the spring, watch for more events as part of Alumni Days.
Grand Opening: Lou Duggan Creative Studio (Halifax Central Library)
You’re Invited to the 2020 Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Lecture
“After 50 years of Information Management @Dal – what’s to come in the next 50? (Leslie Weir)”
Leslie Weir
Library & Archives Canada
Lecture Details
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
5:30-7:30pm
Room 1011, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building
6200 University Ave
Abstract: Dalhousie University’s School of Information Management will celebrate 50 years of education and innovation this year. Leslie Weir, Librarian and Archivist of Canada, will share her thoughts on important elements needed to achieve success in information science more especially in our increasingly fast-paced, digital world. Leslie will speak to the importance of robust and trustworthy memory institutions, such as libraries, and will discuss the importance of building strong relationships with key partners as critical when addressing common challenges, and continuing to thrive in the digital era. There will be time for discussion and questions afterwards.
Visit Eventbrite for further details. RSVP’s due January 10th.
Did you know that SIM is turning 50 in 2019? This is a time of reflection and celebration. We invite you to accompany us on the journey by following this blog, our website, and the #SIM50 hashtag on Facebook and Twitter.
Registration Now Open for the 2020 Information Without Borders (IWB) Conference!
On February 11th, 2020, the 14th annual student-run Information Without Borders Conference (IWB) will be held in the McInnes Room at Dalhousie University’s Student Union Building. The topic for the 2019 conference is: Information at Home. Halifax is a unique community with a diverse population with different experiences and different needs. The conference will explore the information needs of Halifax and how different individuals and organizations help serve the information needs of the Halifax community. As we explore some of these information needs, the conference will provide an opportunity for interdisciplinary and inter-organizational discussion on this topic for a variety of professional and student attendees.
Registration is now open! Student registration will be $25, or $105 for professionals & community members. Registration includes access to all events, breakfast, lunch and a gift bag.
Register via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/84081805945
We are also running two competitions that feature student research: the first is a poster competition, the second is a paper competition for the student speaker session. We encourage all university students who are researching relevant topics to apply. Please see our website for details.
We hope that this year’s conference topic will be of interest to you! Please share this information with your department.
For more information, please email iwb@dal.ca or visit our website at www.iwbconference.ca
IM Public Lecture: Academic Libraries and the Digital Culture
SIM 50th Anniversary Outstanding Alumni Award Winner
The Associated Alumni of the School of Information Management are delighted to announce that M.J. D’Elia (University of Guelph Library) is the 2019 winner of the Outstanding Alumni Award.
M.J. will receive his award and be speaking during Associated Alumni Reception for Students on Monday 30th September.
M.J. D’Elia (class of 2004) has long been recognized both for his leadership and his remarkable creativity and innovation in support of learners, libraries and the profession. His clear-thinking, passion, humour, and engaging approaches to persuasion make a material difference to types and levels of service, to the careers of others, and to the expansion of professional roles for librarians.
Please join us on 30th September to learn more about how entrepreneurial thinking, leadership and courage can transform organizations and professional lives.
Did you know that SIM is turning 50 in 2019? This is a time of reflection and celebration. We invite you to accompany us on the journey by following this blog, our website, and the #SIM50 hashtag on Facebook and Twitter.
Celebrating inaugural part‑time teaching award recipient Lindsay McNiff
“This year, the Faculty of Management created a new award to celebrate part-time instructors who exhibit educational leadership, innovation and sustained commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. The inaugural recipient is Lindsay McNiff.”
Click here for the rest of the article.
Introducing the Master of Information: New name reflects evolving library profession
MI students Dan Phillips, Lydia Hunsberger and Crystal Vaughan at the Killam Library’s data visualization wall. (Danny Abriel photo)
“Students come to Dalhousie’s School of Information Management (SIM) for many reasons: to become a librarian, an archivist, an information architect, a museum collections specialist or a data management expert. They have one thing in common: a passion for connecting people with information.
That’s why the school is changing the name of its MLIS (Master of Library and Information Studies) degree to the Master of Information.”
Click here for the full press release.
Did you know that SIM is turning 50 in 2019? This is a time of reflection and celebration. We invite you to accompany us on the journey by following this blog, our website, and the #SIM50 hashtag on Facebook and Twitter.
Congrats to the SIM Class of 2019!
The Spring 2019 Faculty of Management convocation ceremony took place on Saturday, June 1st.
SIM extends congratulations to the 19 MLIS/MI students and the three MIM students who graduated this week. Your future is bright and you should be very proud of your accomplishments!
Special thanks also to our Award sponsors including APLA, CNSA, NSLA, SLA, the Vagianos and Harrison families and our alumni. And special congratulations to the 2019 convocation award winners (see full list below).
2019 Spring Convocation Breakfast and Award Ceremony – Graduates
2019 SIM Convocation Award Winners
Anne Galler Award (Special Libraries Association, Eastern Canada Chapter): Kristy Hancock
Atlantic Provinces Library Association Award: Jillian Pulsifer
Council of Nova Scotia Archives Award: Emily Hines
MLIS Director’s Award: Rachel Fry & Jillian Pulsifer
MIM Director’s Award: Stephane Huppe, Wendy Gauthier, & Jianghong Zhang
Information Technology Leadership Award: Courtney Vienneau
Clement Harrison International Award: Yichao Liang
SIM Leadership Award: Amy LeMoine
Louis Vagianos Medal: Zara Pahlevani
Nova Scotia Library Association (NSLA) / SIM Graduate Award: Jennifer Hill
SIM Research Award (MLIS): Diana Castillo
SIM Research Award (MIM): Stephane Huppe
SIMSA Outstanding Service Award: Laura Little
Beta Phi Mu Candidates: Emma Craig, Rachel Fry, Jennifer Hill, Amy LeMoine, & Jillian Pulsifer
To all alumni: We consider you to be part of the SIM family and look forward to hearing about your successes and supporting you in your ongoing careers. Please continue to communicate with us via email, Facebook, Twitter (@dalsimnews), and this blog.