Future Librarians and Information Professionals
How is fall treating you? We’re excited to announce that our next meeting will be on Friday, October 25.
Please join us to learn about Rare Books with Arlene Schmuland, Head of Archives and Special Collections, UAA/APU Consortium Library!
Meet in Room 306 at the UAA/APU Consortium Library, from noon to 1pm. Feel free to bring a lunch and we’ll provide some treats to enjoy. See you there!
For our initial gathering this month, let’s take some time to brainstorm ideas for topics we can dive into for upcoming meetings. Additionally, we’ll share updates on what we’re each working on—whether it’s a library school class, a library-related project, or any other professional endeavors. These discussions will help us learn from and inspire each other!
First Fall FLIP meeting will be on Friday, September 27, from noon to 1pm in Room 306 at the UAA/APU Consortium Library. Please bring a brown-bag lunch, and we’ll provide some treats to enjoy.
Time for another FLIP meeting!
On Friday, April 19, you are invited to an interactive discussion on AI and librarianship and its implications for the field.
Join us to share your thoughts, experiences, or concerns related to AI and libraries.
We’ll meet at the UAA/APU Consortium Library Room 306, from noon-1pm. Feel free to bring your lunch, or enjoy some cookies we’ll provide.
On Friday, March 22nd, we’re excited to invite you to a special session featuring two librarians sharing their unique perspectives and experiences working in libraries abroad.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the diverse landscapes of library work as we welcome Holly Godfree from Australia and Andreas Klein from Norway.
We’ll meet at the UAA/APU Consortium Library Room 306, from noon-1pm. Feel free to bring your lunch, or enjoy some cookies we’ll provide.
On Friday, February 16th, we’re thrilled to welcome Cameron Nay, Executive Director of the UAA Learning Commons to speak with us about the services they provide and the experience of moving into the Consortium Library, followed by a tour of their space (including the 2nd floor!).
Join us at the UAA/APU Consortium Library Room 306, from noon-1pm. Feel free to bring your lunch, or enjoy some cookies we’ll provide.
Zoom option not available for this meeting due to the tour.
We’re excited to announce our first meeting of 2024!
On Friday, January 26th, our guests, Rebecca Moorman, Chair of AkLA’s Intellectual Freedom Committee, and Mike Robinson, Chair of AkLA’s Library Advocacy Committee, will be joining us to discuss intellectual freedom + library advocacy: how they intersect, along with an update on current issues. Bring your lunch or munch on the goodies we’ll provide. All are welcome!
Consortium Library Room 306, and via Zoom, from noon-1pm. Parking is free on Fridays.
A Zoom option will be available but sorry, goodies only for those who can attend in-person. Hope to see you there!
This Friday, October 13 from noon – 1pm, FLIP will take a tour of ARLIS, the Alaska Resources Library & Information Services.
ARLIS is a special library whose clientele are folks working in state and federal agencies dealing with natural and cultural resources. ARLIS refers to itself as the “mother lode of Alaska resources information,” and that indeed is an accurate description. Join us to learn about this unique library in Alaska, its history, and the “hidden” collections it holds.
Note: This tour will take place in person so there will be no Zoom option.
Meet in ARLIS on the first floor of the Consortium Library at noon on Friday, the 13th, for a tour provided by Ed Kazzimir and Sammi Merritt. Google maps link. Parking at UAA is free on Fridays.
FLIP meetings for the 2023-2024 academic year are happening! Join us on Friday, October 13 for the first FLIP meeting for Fall 2023. Topic is still TBD but rest assured it will be something interesting, intriguing, and inspiring. Watch this space!
At April’s FLIP meeting we will talk about the Alaska Library Catalog with Interim Manager Margaret Hatty!
Mark your calendars! Friday, April 28th, from noon – 1pm.
We’ll be meeting in Library Room 306, but a Zoom link will be coming soon for those who aren’t able to join us in-person. Feel free to bring your lunch. There will be snacks, too!