Southern Connecticut State University Information and Library Science

10/05/2026

SCSU MLIS students—Planning a spring internship? NOW is the time to get your application in! Find more information and link to application here:

09/29/2026

https://events.uiowa.edu/event/39380 What do you know about "dictabelts?" or preserving and engaging with obsolete media generally? Interested in archives and digital preservation? Register for this free, Oct 6 virtual presentation!

07/22/2026

The LRRT Virtual Mentorship Program matches novice researchers (mentees) with mentors experienced in library and information science research methodologies. If you are eager to share your experiences and learn from emerging researchers, we encourage you to consider becoming a mentor. If you are looking to expand your knowledge and skills in conducting research, we invite you to participate as a mentee. Apply to be a mentor or mentee by August 17!
https://www.ala.org/lrrt/mentorship
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN6olUibxn_-RRU4g-fNLcIQAFKtZEAQEJfbkXw6OcQj4BKA/viewform

Register to participate as either a mentor or mentee in the Library Research Round Table's Virtual Mentorship Program. The program year runs from September through June of each year, and we will accept registration forms from July 17-August 17, 2026. The LRRT Mentoring Program Subcommittee will cont...

07/20/2026

An internship at the Institute Library in New Haven is quite the experience! Prepare to be surprised. Library, archive, study space, museum; this old library offers a unique intern experience.

07/19/2026

Who remembers learning to search Dialog in library school? Or was one of those special librarians trusted to use it effectively for patron research? Every search carried charges on dial-up connections and subscription costs, so patrons did not use it directly; a librarian would do a comprehensive research interview and then provide a patron with the search results. Hopefully, the library put enough in the annual budget to provide answers for a year of inquiries!

A research scientist at Lockheed, he came up with the idea for a computer system that would search scientific and technical literature almost instantaneously.

07/15/2026

What do an old church and a former bank building have in common? Together they form the Russell Library! Had a wonderful visit with MLIS intern Jennifer and the library staff in Middletown, CT.

05/15/2026

A road trip is calling!

05/15/2026

Spring internships are all wrapped up. Check out this student's experience at the Middletown Service Center!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to CLC's Mover & Shaker Ellen Paul!

“I wake up every single day thinking of ways to help, support, and champion the libraries of Connecticut,” says Ellen Paul, executive director of the Connecticut Library Consortium. “And I don’t just think about it, I do it.” Nominated for her collaborative prowess, Paul builds community w...

05/05/2026

Planning to do your internship or student teaching soon? Check out this resource from ALA

Introducing the Programming Librarian Resource Hub! A free collection of ready-to-use templates, worksheets, checklists, and timelines contributed by ALA staff, library workers, consultants, and others experienced in planning library programs. All to make your library program planning easier.

Visit https://lnkd.in/g-GfxvQ6.