“Design by the Book” post on CLDFX.com Blog Magazine
http://www.cldfx.com/2009/07/design-by-the-book/

Tuesday June 18, 2013 – Tuesday June 18, 2013

Findhelp

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When: June 18, 2013 at 6pm (registration begins at 5:30pm)

Where: Findhelp, 543 Richmond W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Y6

Cost: $10 members / $15 nonmembers / $5 students or unemployed

The typical challenge of business research is not a shortage of information, but rather too much of it!  The key to success is figuring out how to sort through the barrage of data and zero in on what is important, timely, and reputable.  But where do you start?

Emily Cox will cover the key demands that you will face in the world of business research.  Learn the basic starting points for gaining a greater understanding of a company through both paid and free resources.  Find out where to get information about corporate finances, operations, policies, executives, and history, and how to find information about competitors, corporate actions, and industry-specific metrics.

You will leave this workshop feeling confident that you have the industry essentials to field and fulfill business research requests.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration closes on June 15 at midnight.

About the speaker:

Emily Cox is an Information Specialist at BMO Capital Markets.  In her role she supports investment bankers research and information needs at all stages of the deal process from idea conceptualization to engagement and beyond, by finding intelligence on companies, industries, transactions, and more.  She was previously a Business Information Analyst at Deloitte and graduated from Western University.

Wait Lists
A wait list will be kept for this event. Please email the registrar for more information.

Cancellation Policy
48-hour notice must be provided to receive a refund. If you register but do not attend, you will still be asked to provide the registration fee (with the exception of extenuating circumstances.)

Questions or comments?  Contact the registrar for this event, Emily Porta at eeporta @ gmail.com

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When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 – 7:00-8:30pm

Where: Against the Grain Urban Tavern, 25 Dockside Dr, Toronto, ON M5A 0B5

All SLA Toronto Chapter members are welcome to attend.  Come learn what your board is doing and give us your feedback and suggestions.  Volunteers are always appreciated.

Please let our President, Kim Silk (kimberly.silk @ rotman.utoronto.ca) know if you plan to join us for the meeting and/or if you have any questions or issues that you would like included on the agenda.

In celebration of the contributions of SLA Toronto’s amazing volunteers, the bi-annual Volunteer Appreciation event will take place on June 5th, 2013, starting at 6pm.  This year’s event will take place at Pogue Mahone pub downtown and will be an opportunity to mingle and enjoy hors d’oeuvres with fellow volunteers.

Volunteers will be sent personal invites with instructions to RSVP.

A big thank you to our fabulous volunteers!

Where: Design Annex (Art Gallery of Hamilton)

When: Thursday June 6th

Time: Meet at 6pm

Complementary Admission

Join us for this special event at the the Design Annex in Hamilton.  We will be meeting at the Hamilton GO Station (outside the Hunter Street entrance) at 6:15pm and walk as a group to the Design Annex.  Alternately, you can meet us at the Annex after 6:30pm.

To register, email Jeannie An at anjean @ mcmaster.ca.  Please RSVP by June 1st if you plan to attend.

More information:

The Art Gallery of Hamilton and Vinexx cordially invite you to enjoy an evening of shopping and socializing at the AGH Design Annex.  See the best in Canadian design for your home and office at the stunning Art + Design Store in the AGH Design Annex, savour a selection of fine vintages among friends and appreciate beautiful artwork.

Featured artists and designers in attendance include:

Pearl Van Geest, Chong Wu, Ashley Winnington-Ball, Anita Matusevics, and Holly Wheatcroft.  Also, see the feature exhibition All Ends and Beginnings in the AGH Design Annex Gallery and meet artist Meredith Bingham.

Thursday May 23, 2013 – Thursday May 23, 2013

140 St. George Street

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Part II:  Canadian and American Statistics

When: May 23 (6-8pm) – registration opens at 5:30pm

Where: Room BL 728, Claude T Bissell Building, 140 St George St, Toronto, ON

Cost: $15 members, $20 nonmembers, $5 students/unemployed

Navigating the world of statistics can be challenging. How and why are they compiled? Why is it so important to understand the political and administrative context in which statistics were collected and compiled before using them in an assignment, article, or report?

In this 2-part workshop, Mike McCaffrey will take you on a tour of the world of official statistics and will teach you the skills necessary to identify, assess, and access authoritative official statistical resources.

You already learned about the basic concepts of official statistics and gained an overview of international statistics in Part 1.  Now, in the second session, Mike will focus on Canadian and American official statistics. Recent developments and changes in the Canadian statistical landscape will be discussed as will the complex administrative environment in which US official statistics are gathered and disseminated. The second session will conclude with a tour of the key resources for locating Canadian and American statistics.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration closes Tuesday May 21 at midnight.

About the speaker:

Mike McCaffrey is a specialist in government information of all kinds. Since graduation, he has been the International Documents Librarian and Head of the Government Publications and Map Department at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, worked at York University Library and, since 1999, has taught the government information courses at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information. He is currently a lecturer at the Faculty and teaches reference librarianship, government documents, and data librarianship courses, to name a few. He is the founder of the INTL-DOC listerv and is a co-owner of GOVINFO. He has written widely on government information, most recently on IGO information for the forthcoming Routledge Handbook of International Organizations. In June, Mike will be giving the keynote address at the ALA2013 Preconference, International Statistics: Helping Library Users Understand the Global Community, in Chicago.

Wait Lists
A wait list will be kept for this event. Please email the registrar for more information.

Cancellation Policy
48-hour notice must be provided to receive a refund. If you register but do not attend, you will still be asked to provide the registration fee (with the exception of extenuating circumstances.)

Questions or comments?  Contact the registrar for this event, Lola Rudin at lrudin @ utsc.utoronto.ca

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Going to SLA 2013? Make sure you register and attend the Canadian Reception! One of the most anticipated events of the conference, this is always well attended.

June 10, 2013
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Lou & Mickey’s
224 – 5th Avenue

Register here.  Thanks to Eureka.cc for sponsoring this event.

Thursday May 16, 2013 – Thursday May 16, 2013

140 St. George Street

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Description:

Purely Practice – Building Interview Skills Speed-Dating Style

** Please note that this event is limited to 12 participants.  Register early!

Information professionals are dynamic and diverse in their knowledge and skills, which means that effective communication in a job interview is crucial to landing the position. The Purely Practice project draws upon a speed-dating format by providing participants with a set time to answer typical interview questions in pairs and rotating to a new partner for different styles of question rounds.

Questions:
Participants can select to use questions prepared by the organizer or bring their own questions that they want to practice, but all answers must be 3 minutes in length.

Time:
Registration starts at 5:30pm.
Instruction on format at 6pm and question rounds will begin at 6:15pm.

Location:
Room 728 – 140 St. George Street
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, Claude Bissell Building

Cost: Free for everyone

Participant Limit: 12

Host: Kate Johnson, Librarian at University of Toronto – Scarborough

** Please be aware this is event is will include no formal feedback on your interview answers. The goal is to provide participants with a safe and friendly environment to build their confidence and experience in answering interview questions.

Coffee and cookies will be provided at this event.  Registration closes on May 14, 2013.

Questions or comments?  Contact the registrar for this event, Kim Pham at kim.pham @ mail.utoronto.ca.

Cancellation Policy

Please cancel your registration as a courtesy to others. Due to the limited participant numbers for this event, a wait list will be kept and others may be able to take your place if you are unable to attend.

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When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 – 12:15-1:30pm

Where: Martin Prosperity Institute, 95 St. George Street, 9th floor, Toronto ON

All SLA Toronto Chapter members are welcome to attend.  Come learn what your board is doing and give us your feedback and suggestions.  Volunteers are always appreciated.

Please let our President, Kim Silk (kimberly.silk @ rotman.utoronto.ca) know if you plan to join us for the meeting and/or if you have any questions or issues that you would like included on the agenda.