Greetings, current and prospective RMSLA members!

I am delighted to be your 2013 President, and I am just that:  YOUR President.  Please let me know how our chapter can best help with your professional development and networking.  I look forward to a great year of in-person and virtual events.  Expect periodic updates from me on both the chapter and greater SLA.  I welcome your comments, questions and feedback at rachelbateswilfahrt@gmail.com. RBW

What a fun event! Not only did we get to visit with awesome colleagues in the library world at the beautiful Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management at DU, but we had the honor of listening to Connie Willis a Science Fiction Hall of Famer! An alumna of University of Northern Colorado, she is a winner of multiple Nebula and Hugo awards Willis writes about everything from the Blitz to Toy Stores at Christmas time. From her description of her early love with books while reading Wizard of Oz stories, and Anne of Green Gables, Willis explained how research can be found anywhere, even at a Starbucks. She talked about how she went through the Titanic Hearings and every book on the Battle of Dunkirk. Her insight on the topics is immeasurable. Willis stated that, “…writing keeps me from killing people.” She had some great recommendations; The year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion, History Boys and the Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett and a BBC series, Primevil. I have already requested several of her books and her recommendations from the library. So far, my six year old son likes Primevil, but we have only seen two episodes. Looking forward to next year’s Colleague Connection.

Tina Howell

Six of RMSLA’s student members have been selected by the University of Denver LIS faculty for membership into Beta Phi Mu, the library science honor society. Beta Phi Mu members are selected based on their potential for leadership, scholarship, and contribution to the profession.

Congratulations to Chris Coughlan, Josh Davies, Bronwen Maxson, Debra Quakenbush, Rebecca Stephens, and Megan Wanucha! We are proud to have you as RMSLA members.

Chris Coughlan (RMSLA President-Elect)

Josh Davies (RMSLA Technology Chair)

Due to inclement weather, Colleague Connection 2013 has been rescheduled for:
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2013
University of Denver, Event Center at the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management
KEYNOTE: Connie Willis, noted science fiction author and life-long library supporter

If you are already registered, you will still be registered for the new date. If you are unable to attend, please contact Mary Arnold (mary.arnold@bryancave.com) or Chris Coughlan (coughlan.christine@gmail.com) to cancel your registration. Cancellations must be made by April 15th for a full refund.

We are also reopening registration for anyone who couldn’t make the event on the 9th, but can make the new date. Please use this survey to register.

Payments can be made via PayPal or by Check:
Students: $25 (your name will be put in a drawing to receive free registration)
Non-Students: $40
Vendors: $160
Non-Students and Vendors can also sponsor a student for an additional $25.

Please make checks out to RMSLA. Write Colleague Connection on the memo line.
Mail the check to:
Mary Arnold
13259 W. 84th Place
Arvada, CO 80005