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Meet-Up: Professional Organizations for LIS Students

Meet-Up: Professional Organizations for LIS Students. LIBR 203 Mentors: Rachel Arteaga , Cynthia Orozco & Loretta Staal January 23, 2011. Start here: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/resources/orgs.htm. Broken down into different member groups State and regional chapters

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Meet-Up: Professional Organizations for LIS Students

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  1. Meet-Up:Professional Organizationsfor LIS Students LIBR 203 Mentors: Rachel Arteaga, Cynthia Orozco & Loretta Staal January 23, 2011

  2. Start here:http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/resources/orgs.htm

  3. Broken down into different member groups • State and regional chapters • 11 Divisions: American Association of School Librarians (AASL) ,Assn. of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) , Assn. for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) , Assn. for Library Service to Children (ALSC) , Assn. of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends & Foundations , Assn. of Specialized & Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) , Library and Information Technology Assn. (LITA) , Library Leadership & Management Assn. (LLAMA) , Public Library Assn. (PLA), Reference & User Services Assn. (RUSA) , The Young Adult Library Services Assn. (YALSA) • Committees, councils, round tables • For more info go to: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/index.cfm • Opportunities and benefits for student members: http://www.ala.org/ala/membership/whoisala/students/index.cfm American Library Association (ALA)

  4. traditionally underrepresented groups (American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, not necessarily limited to these groups) • $5000 scholarship, trip to ALA annual, Spectrum Leadership Institute, 1 year free ALA membership plus division memberships, mentoring and networking opportunities, awards/scholarships from other organizations specifically for Spectrum Scholars • For more information including eligibility requirements go to: • http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/diversity/spectrum/scholarshipinformation.cfm ALA’s Office of Diversity - Spectrum Scholarship

  5. Who should join YALSA?: • Do you have in interest in working with young adults (teens 13-20 years old)? • Do you like YA lit? • What is YALSA known for?: • Printz Award (YA literary excellence), Best Books lists (awards in many categories) • Membership Benefits: • discounts on products and books, discounted registration for online courses, webinars, conferences, and more • more than $40,000 in grants and awards for members each year • subscriptions to publications like YALSA's award-winning quarterly journal and a monthly e-newsletter • professional support, including networking, volunteer opportunities, and practical resources • Cost: • $53 for student members ($33 for ALA/$20 for YALSA) • When you join ALA you add YALSA for $20 extra dollars • Source: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/joinus/joinus.cfm YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association)

  6. ALCTS (Association for Library Collections & Technical Services: • Members of ALCTS receive a subscription to the quarterly, peer-reviewed journal, Library Resources & Technical Services. • Opportunities to attend webinars, workshops, e-forums; many are free. • Opportunities to contribute to the profession by serving on committees and contributing papers and posters.

  7. ALA Connect

  8. California Library Association (CLA) • CLA provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services, librarianship, and the library community. We help members excel in a fast-changing job market. We're a resource for learning about new ideas and technology, and we actively work to influence legislation affecting libraries and librarians. • Check to see if your state has a library organization.

  9. North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG)

  10. PNLA

  11. ASI

  12. Special Libraries Association (SLA) • SLA Connections Newsletter • Events • Membership directory • Publications • Student groups • Click University for continuing professional development • Resources • Career Center • www.sla.org

  13. Society of American Archivists

  14. Student Membership • The American Archivist • Archival Outlook • Member discounts • SAA Bookstore, Annual Meeting, Workshops • Mentoring Program • Section and Roundtable Membership • $44 Annual Dues

  15. Other Archivist Associations • Society of California Archivists • Society of Southwest Archivists • Seattle Area Archivists • Northwest Archivists, Inc. • Chicago Area Archivists

  16. REFORMA APALA • Goals of REFORMA: • Develop Spanish-language and Latino-oriented library collections • Recruit bilingual/bicultural library personnel • Promote libraries and librarianship among Latinos • Advocate for the information needs of Latino community • $5 Annual Dues (waived the first year) • 26 chapters • Address the needs of Asian/Pacific American librarians and those who serve Asian/Pacific American communities • Support and encourage library services to Asian/Pacific American communities • Recruit and mentor Asian/Pacific American librarians in LIS professions • Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas • $10 Annual Dues

  17. REFORMA & APALA Student Membership • Mentoring programs • Scholarships or funding • Electronic discussion lists/listservs • Membership directory • Newsletter

  18. LIS Organizations Get Social • Facebook • Twitter • Second Life • Blogs

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