National Library of Medicine accepting applications for the 2016-2017 cohort of Associate Fellows

SUBJECT: National Library of Medicine accepting applications for the 2016-2017 cohort of Associate Fellows
 
 
 
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is accepting applications for its 2016-2017 cohort of Associate Fellows, in a one-year training program for recent MLS graduates and librarians early in their career.
 
Interested in data science, data management, open science, public access, vocabularies and ontologies, consumer health, common data elements, genetics, natural language processing, imaging, digital humanities, software preservation, exhibits, and digital communication? So are we. 
 
NLM is planning its future: National Library of Medicine (NLM) Working Group Final Report, Advisory Committee to the Director of the National Institutes of Health.
Join us in making the future happen: yours and ours.
 
 
The NLM Associate Fellowship Program offers a formal curriculum with exposure to library operations, research and development, intramural and extramural research, development and lifecycle of the NLM web-based products and services and the extensive outreach and education program reaching consumers, special populations, health professionals and librarians. In the second half of the year, Associate Fellows have the opportunity to choose projects based on real-world problems proposed by library divisions and work with librarians and library staff over a six-seven month period. Successful projects have led to peer-review publications and to services that have become a regular part of the services and product of the National Library of Medicine.
 
The September through August program also offers professional development and an introduction to the wider world of health sciences librarianship that may include:
 
Supported attendance at national professional conferences, including the Medical Library Association’s annual meeting, the American Medical Informatics Association annual meeting and others
·         Additional seminars, field trips and learning opportunities available on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus
·         Opportunities to meet and interact with senior management at the National Library of Medicine
·         Experienced mentors from National Library of Medicine staff
·         Potential to complete a second year fellowship at a health sciences library in the United States
 
The Fellowship offers:
·         A stipend equivalent to a U.S. Civil Service salary at the GS-9 level ($52,668 in 2015)
·         Additional financial support for the purchase of health insurance
·         Up to $1,500 in relocation funding
 
Who is eligible?
All U.S. and Canadian citizens who will have earned a MLS or equivalent degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited school by August 2016.  Both recent graduates and librarians early in their career are welcome to apply.  Priority is given to U.S. citizens.
 
Applications and additional information are available on the Web at https://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/applicinfo.html Application deadline is February 12, 2016.   Between 4 and 6 fellows will be selected for the program.
Feel free to contact Kathel Dunn, Associate Fellowship Program Coordinator at 301-435.4083 or kathel.dunn@nih.gov
 
The National Library of Medicine is located on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. The 317-acre campus boasts plenty of green space, where we have regular cultural events for staff and the public. Excellent restaurants, shops, transportation, and entertainment make Bethesda a great place to work, and the wealth of museums, monuments, parks, sports and cultural activities in the Washington metropolitan area provides ample recreation opportunities. A metro subway station (Medical Center on the red line) and bus stops on the NIH campus provide access to DC, suburban Maryland, and North Virginia. We also have free parking.
 
NLM and NIH are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diversity. NLM hires, promotes, trains, and provides career development based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity), parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or political affiliation.

 

NCCU SLA OFFICERS

2014-2015 NCCU SLA STUDENT CHAPTER OFFICERS

PRESIDENT- Malikah Hall

The President’s duties shall be to preside over meetings, appoint and oversee organizational functions, and to act as the primary University and School of Library and Information Sciences.

VICE PRESIDENT- Dewayne Branch

The Vice President shall assist the President with her/his duties, preside over the organization in the President’s absence, and act as the primary School of Library and Information Sciences. liaison.

TREASURER- Janae Nash

The Treasurer shall receive and keep accurate records of all financial matters regarding the  NCCU Special Libraries Association Student Chapter.

SECRETARY- Constance Caddell

The Secretary shall record, keep, and make available copies of the meeting minutes, and dispatch correspondence related to the NCCU Special Libraries Association Student Chapter.

NC SLA ANNUAL BANQUET

 

If you haven’t seen it already, the registration for our year end celebration is now available:

As I mentioned we have limited space and can only accommodate 65, so be sure to register early.  Registration will close when we hit 65 or by October 31st,  whichever comes first.
Also, your credit card charge to PayPal will show NORTHCAROLI  , so don’t be alarmed when you see your statement.
I hope to see you at our celebration.

Come to Our Program on Presentations on February 20!

speech_2This coming Thursday, February 20,  Dr. Abdullahi will give a talk on how to improve your presentation skills! The information he’ll share will help us with class projects, interviews, and on the job! Come join us on Thursday at 5:00pm in Room 337, and learn how to get rid of those those public speaking butterflies!

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Spring 2014 Semester Events

Welcome back to NCCU SLIS for the Spring 2014 semester! We’d like to extend a special welcome to the new MLS and MIS students who have started this semester!

Come join us for our great line-up of activities this semester!

February

2/5/14: ALA Student Chapter Meeting, all students welcome! 5pm in Room 337

2/20/14: Program on How to Give Better Presentations by Dr. Ismail Abdullahi, 5pm in Room 337

 

March

3/5/14: Resume Workshop with Terry Hill, Tiffany Allen, and Rich Murry, 5pm in Room 337

3/21/14: ALA Student Chapter Dinner, 6pm at a local restaurant TBD

 

April

4/12/14: Tour of Hunt Library, NC State University, Raleigh, 10:30am

Next ALA Student Chapter Meeting: This Wednesday (9/18) at 5:15

Come join us for our next ALA Student Chapter meeting this coming Wednesday, September 18 at 5:15pm in Room 338, Shepard Library! We’ll be discussing new activities for theLibrary-books year ahead, so bring your ideas and get involved! It’s going to be a great year ahead!

Any questions? Leave a comment below or email one of the NCCU ALA Student Chapter Officers on the Chapter Officers page.

See you Wednesday!

Dinner at Satisfaction

Our last event of the semester, dinner at Satisfaction in Brightleaf Square in Durham, was last night. We had a small, but fun group, from a first semester student to a graduating “senior!”

George, Lesley, Beth, Nancy, Rebecca, and TIffanie at Satisfaction

George, Lesley, Beth, Nancy, Rebecca, and TIffanie at Satisfaction

We talked about yesterday’s research symposium, current classes with pending assignments, summer and fall classes, and graduation coming up on May 12, among many other things. A good time was had by all!

Save the Date! Last Dinner of the Semester on April 20!

Our last ALA Student Chapter activity of the semester will be dinner at Satisfaction in Brightleaf Square in Durham at 6:00PM on April 20!pizza_11 Come on out and join us for good food and drinks (and great company!) in a fun, casual atmosphere! NCCU SLIS students and alums are all welcome. Satisfaction is known for their pizza and burgers, but they also have vegetarian items on the menu.

Brightleaf Square is at the corner of W. Main and Gregson Streets in Durham, and Satisfaction is in the building on the north side (closest to W. Main St.). The address for Satisfaction is 905 W. Main St, #37, Durham, NC, 27701.

We hope you’ll join us! RSVP on the Evite.

 

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