SLIS Student Organizations

 

  • ALA (American Library Association)

About: The University of Alabama Student Chapter of the American Library Association gives students at SLIS the opportunity to participate in varied projects from organization of the winter book drive to participation at local elementary schools. Regular social events are planned for members to socialize and develop networking skills. All SLIS students are welcome to join!
Online: uastudentala.wordpress.com
Facebook: University of Alabama Student ALA
Twitter: @UAStudentALA
Faculty advisor: Dr. Jeff Weddle (Fall 2012) & Dr. Melissa Johnston (Spring 2013)
E-mail: jweddle@slis.ua.edu; Phone: 205-348-4990
E-mail: mpjohnston@slis.ua.edu; Phone: 205-348-1523

  • ASIS&T (The American Society for Information Science & Technology)

About: ASIS&T is the University of Alabama student chapter of the national organization. ASIS&T is committed to educating its members about diverse streams of knowledge that fall both within and outside the spectrum of libraries. ASIS&T encourages the professional growth of its members.
Online: asist.ua.edu
Facebook Group:  ASIST Student Chapter, University of Alabama
Twitter: @ASISTUA
Faculty advisor: Dr. Laurie Bonnici
E-mail: lbonnici@slis.ua.edu; Phone: 205-348-8824

  • SAA (Society of American Archivists)

About: Founded in 1936, the Society of American Archivists is North America's oldest and largest national archival professional association. The student chapter serves as a means of introducing new archivists into the profession, as well as enhancing education by providing an additional focus for students to discuss archival issues, identify with the profession, and engage in professional activities. (http://www.archivists.org/students/chap_dir.asp)
Facebook: UA Student SAA
Twitter: @UASTUDENTSAA
Faculty advisor: Dr. Bob Riter
E-mail: rbriter@slis.ua.edu; Phone: 205-348-6232

  • SAC (Student Advisory Committee)

Purpose:  - To represent the interests of the students and convey them to the SLIS Director, faculty, staff, and alumni -To organize or coordinate events, trips, or changes in SLIS which will help the widest possible portion of the students - To conduct fundraising activities and events which promote the entire SLIS. We also serve as peer counselors. This means that should you have a question or concern about the program, you may talk to us and we will be glad to give you advice and help you the best we can.
Online: www.slis.ua.edu/SAC.html
Facebook: UA SLIS Student Advisory Committee
email: sac@slis.ua.edu
Faculty advisor: Dr. Jamie Naidoo
E-mail: jcnaidoo@slis.ua.edu; Phone: 205-348-1518

  • SLA (Special Libraries Association)

About: The Special Libraries Association motto is “putting knowledge to work.” Our student group wishes to emulate our parent’s motto as we strive to educate our members about the diverse array of special libraries. The SLA student chapter encourages the professional growth of its members. Our SLA is the University of Alabama’s student chapter of the national organization.
Online: uasla.wordpress.com
Facebook: UA Student Chapter SLA
Twitter: @UASLA
email: theuasla@gmail.com
Faculty advisor: Dr. Jennifer Campbell-Meier and Sybil Bullock
E-mail: jcm@slis.ua.edu; Phone: 205-348-2131
E-mail: shbullock@charter.net; Phone: 205-348-4519