Special Issues 19(1) published

Special Issues: Bulletin of the Canadian Association of Special Libraries and Information Services has published its latest issue.

Features

Membership Does Have Its Benefits: Student Experiences with CASLIS
Seven students and new professionals discuss how being involved with CASLIS has benefitted them
By Jennifer Green

Gateway to Canada’s Immigration Stories
A profile of Pier 21’s Scotiabank Research Centre
By Lori McCay-Peet

A Fable About Government Libraries and Oz
A commentary about Library and Archives Canada

Conference Tips for Students and New Professionals
Some tips from a first-time attendee.
By Sarah Harvey

Departments

News and Notes
Information Specialist as Detective Contest results… CASLIS Occasional Paper series… Renovation and Revitalizations in Special Libraries… National Summit on Library Human Resources… Freedom to Read and Special Libraries

From the Desk of the President
“In Times Like These…”
By Robyn Stockand

CLA Student Chapters
Bridging the gap between the student and professional worlds
By Emily Reyns, Brittany Trafford, and Tara Forman

Vendor Views
Vend or Foe?
By Heather Berringer

Reviews
Retro Review: Desk Set.
By Astrid Lange

People in the News

CASLIS Almanac
Upcoming events coast to coast

On the Lighter Side
Librarian Zombie Defense League… Unshelved