Get a Head Start on your Career!

Laura Smith, a Senior Career Counselor at SJU’s Career Center, joined us at the Spring 2012 Symposium to speak to the attendees.

She offered tips and advice for resumes and cover letters, noting that “your resume should stress your accomplishments, education, and experience in a way that demonstrates how you can contribute to the company and connects your experience with the position.” She also urged students to sign up for mock interviews at the Career Center, where the counselors will assist students in preparing for, and film, a mock interview. The counselor will then review the video with the student to help them find their strengths and weaknesses in their interview skills.

Additional information can be found in the CareerLink section on St. John’s Central. Information such as job and internship postings, including opportunities for DLIS students, is available!  For more information, check out the Career Center website at: stjohns.edu/careercenter.

Congratulations to the 2012 DLIS Graduates!

Commencement is coming up on May 13th, and we wish our DLIS graduates the best of luck in their next endeavors.

Stay up to date with all DLIS information through the DLIS Alumni Listserv. Invitations will be emailed to the email address that you have provided the department (not your St. John’s email). Remember the SJU DLIS Semi-Annual Symposium, which alumni are always welcome to participate in. It is a great way to network, keep in touch, and offer your insight to the rest of the DLIS. The Fall Symposium is scheduled for November 3rd, so mark your calendars!

Lastly, to those of you who are graduating, keep in touch! Let us know how you are doing and what you are up to. If your contact information changes, remember to let Debbie Martinez (martind1@stjohns.edu) know, so that we can keep in touch with you!

Preparing for Summer Break: More than Stocking up on Beach Reads

As the days get longer, DLIS faculty and students begin to prepare for summer break. Summer break is a great opportunity to pick up a course and an internship. During the summer months, the DLIS of=ice is open and available to students, but faculty and staff work lighter hours. Please contact us if you need assistance, and stay up to date with your SJU email. Below we answer some of FAQ about summer semesters:

What courses are offered?

You can view the course listing on the DLIS Current Students page. Summer courses are offered in two sessions, with a week long intensive Post Session. Summer session dates:

Summer Session I: May 28 – July 9. Summer Session II: July 11 – August 22 Post Session: August 19 – August 23

Can I study abroad?

Yes. Courses are being offered this summer in Rome. Registration has already closed, but contact the department immediately if you are still interested. Also, consider internship opportunities abroad. Internships can count toward credits. Work with your advisor to apply for credit. Plan ahead for an opportunity to study abroad with Dr. Lee in Jamaica next Spring.

Are there scholarships and graduate assistantships available? Yes, they are limited. Graduate assistantships have already been assigned, but if interested in summer graduate assistantship let your supervisor know or contact DLIS today. Summer assistantships at St. John’s are for summer tuition only. No stipend is provided.

The O’Connell Scholarship still applies to summer courses.

How do I find an internship?

There are many ways to find internships, now is the time to start for summer. 1) DLIS regularly forwards internships postings, so check your email! 2) Talk with your advisor or a faculty member.  3) INeedaLibraryJob.com is one of the most comprehensive websites for positions in the Library and Information Science field. 4) SJU Career Link: The SJU Career link is full of internships with employers seeking St. John’s students. Do not miss this excellent resource, which includes many LIS positions.

I am not able to take summer courses, how else can I stay engaged with LIS?
1) Connect with professional associations.  2)Study for comprehensive exams and prepare your ePortfolio. 3) Read LIS blogs & professional publications. 4) Volunteer 5) Join a student group.

I don’t live near New York, but want to stay engaged with DLIS, what can I do?
Register for LIS 270 tutorial; follow us on Facebook; join a student group.

Do I need to check my St. John’s email during summer break?
YES! It is how DLIS contacts you with important information about courses, registration, your bursar bill, jobs, internships, etc. If you don’t like logging into your SJU email, be sure to forward to an email account you check daily. If going on vacation, it is good professional practice to set up an alert that you are not checking your email. Be sure to provide a return date for when you will check your email. Information Science field.

 

Graduation FAQs

Congratulations, soon to be graduates! You probably have a lot of questions, and, with a large group completing degrees this spring, we are here to help.

How do I register for graduation?
Students who are eligible for graduation this May can register for the Graduation Commencement Ceremony by logging in to their UIS account, clicking on the Student tab and following the Commencement Registration link.

Eligible students also need to submit the Application for Diploma, which is available in their UIS account, under Student Records.

How do I order my academic attire?
The SJU graduation robe and hood can be ordered by graduating students by filling out the Commencement Registration Form available in the student’s UIS account.

Do I have to walk in the ceremonies?
Of course not, but we would love for you to join us!

Is there a celebration with DLIS?
Yes, graduates are asked to join us Friday, May 17th from 5:30-7:00 P.M. in D’Angelo Center Room 210. Please, RSVP by May 10th to dlis@stjohns.edu

When will I get my diploma? How will DLIS stay in touch with me?
Do check that your permanent contact information and email is up-to-date on UIS. Once you graduate we will remove you from DLIS listserv and add you to the alumni listserv.

Will DLIS support me with job searches once a graduate? Certainly, St. John’s Career Services and the DLIS faculty are still available to alumni. Students will continue to receive job updates via the alumni listserv. Check the Career Services job board, and stay in contact with advisors.