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November 7 - Graduate Information Session. (9:00-11:00am) CdC Rauenhorst Hall

November 9 - SGO Meeting. (5:30-6:30) CdC 005

November 9 - Security in the Libraries. J.R. Hunter, Security Supervisor, Hennepin County Library System. Tips on creating a more secure environment in your library from an expert. (6:30-8:00) CdC 017

November 16 - SGO and LIS students are invited to meet with Dr. Deborah Grealy, candidate for the position Associate Dean - MLIS Program, for lunch. (Noon) CdC Dining Hall. Bring your own lunch or purchase from the Dining Hall.

November 16 - Dr. Grealy will present on the topic: The future of the MLIS degree within the changing context of higher education. (3:00-4:30pm) CdC 17.

November 16 - Reception for Dr. Grealy, candidate for the position Associate Dean - MLIS Program.(5:00-6:15pm) CdC 401.

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Chris D. Olson

Adjunct Faculty

Education

BS: Mass Communications and Business Administration, Minnesota State University Moorhead
MLIS: Emporia State University

Courses

LIS 7610 Public Relations

Biography

Currently serve as Executive Director of MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency), the regional public library system for the Twin Cities metro area. Previous employment includes Executive Director of CLIC (Cooperating Libraries In Consortium) from 1995 -2006; and as the Public Information Officer for the Lake Agassiz Regional Library (1984 – 1995).

I have been Involved in both the state and national professional organizations. I have served with the Minnesota Library Association in a number of positions including President, Legislative Committee Chair, ALA Chapter Councilor for Minnesota, Intellectual Freedom Committee Chair and Public Relations Committee Chair. Currently I am serving on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Association of Library Friends and the Minitex Advisory Council.

In 2008, MELSA received the John Cotton Dana Award (Public Relations) from the American Library Association for its MuseumAdventurePassprogram

Contact Information

Email: chris-at-melsa.org (replace -at- with @)
Phone: 651/645-5731