SIM is teaming with the Province of Nova Scotia and the Rowe School of Business to host its fourth annual Open Data Contest on March 7th-8th, 2020 in conjunction with International Open Data Day. There will be cash prizes for winning submissions (including a $4000 top prize). This year our Contest is focusing on healthcare and the economy.
Registration is now open! Visit Eventbrite to sign up today.
This event has been postponed. We will post updated details when confirmed.
Join us for an Open House and learn how our Master of Information (MI) degree can broaden your career options. Snacks provided!
Can’t make it in-person? Consider signing up for a virtual information session!
Click here to learn more and to RSVP
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Dalhousie University School of Information Management at OLA
Did you know that SIM turned 50 in 2019? We are continuing celebrations into 2020, and we want you to join us!
Grads of the Dalhousie Master of Library Service, Master of Library and Information Studies, and Master of Information Management programs in the Toronto area for the OLA Super Conference are invited to meet with Dr. Sandra Toze, Director of SIM, and Marie DeYoung, Chair, School of Information Management Alumni Association (SIMAA).
Date/Time: Thursday January 30th, 5:00 – 6:00pm
Location: Azure Restaurant & Bar (InterContinental Hotel – connected to the MTCC)
This informal event provides an opportunity to network and learn more about SIM’s anniversary activities. We are happy to move the celebration to dinner, for those whose schedules allow.
RSVP to: sim@dal.ca
Dalhousie established the School of Information Management (SIM) in 1969 and that year launched the first Master’s program in library and information studies in Atlantic Canada. Today, SIM offers the on-campus Master of Information (former Master of Library and Information Studies), the distance-delivery Master of Information Management, and the Bachelor of Management (in partnership with other Schools in the Faculty of Management).
Join us for an Open House and learn how our Master of Information (MI) degree can broaden your career options. Snacks provided!
Can’t make it in-person? Consider signing up for a virtual information session!
Click here to learn more and to RSVP
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.
Lou Duggan (MLIS ’00) was a great friend to SIM. We encourage all to attend this event in Lou’s memory:
“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.
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
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.