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2011 SLA/SCC & LACASIS&T JOINT HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Date: 
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Wes Hagen is the vineyard manager and winemaker for Clos Pepe Vineyards and Estate Wines, as well as Axis Mundi Wines, Clos Pepe’s second label. Wes retired from a lucrative career in public education to become a winemaker in 1996. His early training came from UC Davis’ Extension program, his work in 1996 at Babcock Winery, and from a decade of home winemaking in Southern California.

2011 McKinley Winners!

Congratulations to Pixie Stardust, this year's winner of the Margaret McKinley Scholarship Essay Competition. Pixie is working towards her MS in Library and Information Management at the University of South Australia.  Pixie will receive $1000 US reimbursement funding to attend the 2011 ASIS&T Conference to be held in New Orleans, LA,  and a one year membership to ASIS&T.

Oral History Interview with Robert M. Hayes

on August 4, 2011 - 11:45am

Sarah Buchanan conducted an oral history interview with the founder of the Los Angeles Chapter of ADI. Here's what they talked about:
- founding of the Los Angeles Chapter of ADI
- issues you saw as significant in the community (ca. 1961-)
- microfilm (use at UCLA?, Los Angeles), technology
- leadership of UC's Institute for Library Research
- any programs you participated in for LACADI (continuing education) / teaching at UCLA

LACASIST 50th Anniversary Program

Date: 
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm

The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (LACASIST), founded in 1961, commemorates its fiftieth year of activities across the Los Angeles region. Our members hail from all parts of the state of California, Western states, and Hawaii. All those who have ever participated in the Chapter's activities are welcome to attend our program and contribute to our anniversary website (http://history.lacasist.org/) with your comments. We are pleased to invite you to share in our anniversary celebration by attending our upcoming program.

2011 CISTA goes to Nicholas Belkin

The 2011 Los Angeles Chapter of American Information Science and Technology Contributions to Information Science and Technology Award goes to Dr. Nicholas Belkin. This annual award is presented to one or more individuals who have made significant contributions to the field. Recipients are those individuals who are recognized by their colleagues as exceptional leaders whose dedication, commitment and vision inspire others, or whose singular contribution to the field of information science has been particularly significant.

2011 Margaret McKinley Memorial Student Scholarship Essay Competition

LACASIST is sponsoring the 19th Annual Margaret McKinley Student Scholarship Essay Competition. This competition, first established in 1992, and renamed in memory of the late Margaret McKinley in 1993, is intended to encourage students in Library and Information Science programs to consider the benefits of participation in the activities of professional societies.

Applications are being accepted until midnight July 30, 2011 PST.

2011 Southern California Chapter Special Library Association Professional Day

on April 26, 2011 - 11:22am

Find out how you can become Future Ready at the 2011 Southern California Chapter Special Library Association Professional Day

-- Friday, May 6, 2011 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

-- Attendance includes catered lunch

-- Boeing - 5301 Bolsa Ave - Building 28 - Huntington Beach, CA

Important Registration Information - PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
Boeing is donating use of its conference facility. However, the site is not open to the public and badging is required. The following data and deadlines pertain to all registrants. Security will verify ID's at the door.

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Save The Date! The LACASIST 50th Anniversary Program

on April 8, 2011 - 2:26pm

The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (LACASIST), founded in 1961, commemorates its fiftieth year of activities across the Los Angeles region. Our members hail from all parts of the state of California, Western states, and Hawaii. All those who have ever participated in the Chapter's activities are welcome to attend our program and contribute to our anniversary website (http://history.lacasist.org/) with your comments.

Call for CISTA 2011 Nominations

on January 25, 2011 - 10:08pm

Nominations Sought for the LACASIS&T Contributions to Information Science and Technology Award

Redesigning Live, Work and Play

Date: 
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

This year's holiday event is organized with the Special Libraries Association - Southern California Chapter.  A holiday event with substance. Join a variety of professionals to mix, mingle, synergize and look forward. Plus: Three course meal and cash bar; Entertainment, provided by DJ Dave Dolphin; Free admission to the Museum prior to the event; Support of an important charitable cause, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Room to Read.

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