Student Organization
- ALA-SC
- ALSO (Academic Librarianship Student Organization)
- Phi Beta Phi Mu
- REFORMA Student Group
- SLIS Doctoral Students Association
- SLA
- SAA
- Jail Library Student Group
- LITA
- Print Culture Society
- Allied Drive Storytime
ALA-SC
(American Library Association Student Chapter)
ALA is the largest professional organization in the field of library and
information studies. There are numerous divisions, committees, and
interest groups within the organization. Student membership is at a
greatly reduced price and includes a subscription to American
Libraries and member rates for other publications and services.
ALA-SC organizes opportunities for professional development,
social functions, and fundraising events. Such events include
the t-shirt design contests, biannual pub crawls, and resume workshops.
UW-Madison ALA-SC strives to enhance the student experience within
the field of librarianship through activities which foster growth professionally,
academically, and socially, and we invite all SLIS students to join.
ALSO
(Academic Librarianship Student Organization)
ALSO is a SLIS student organization devoted to all aspects of academic librarianship.
Any and all SLIS students interested in learning about academic library services, operations,
and technologies are invited to participate in - and learn about - academic librarianship. ALSO
offers students an opportunity to build connections with academic libraries across the state,
while engaging in student-run discussions, lectures and workshops.
LITA
(Library and Information Technology Student Group)
This group is a student chapter of the Library and Information
Technology Association (LITA). Technology is a powerful aid in
LIS-related work… and sometimes it’s also just plain cool. The LITA
student group welcomes learners and experts alike, and explores the
intersection of Technology and LIS through group-sponsored
presentations and hands-on technology opportunities.
Phi
Beta Phi Mu
(International Library and Information Science Honor Society)
Beta Phi Mu was founded at the University of Illinois in 1948 to promote scholarship
through the maintenance of high standards for admission to its ranks, through
publications distinguished for their content and design, through important
lecture series in its chapters, and through the provision of scholarships.
Membership is granted to candidates who have completed advanced degrees at
ALA accredited programs with a scholastic average of 3.75 or higher. Other
requirements include recommendation by the faculty of the school and acceptance
of the invitation within five years. The Society was formally admitted to
membership in the Association of College Honor Societies in 1968. The Beta
Beta Epsilon chapter of Beta Phi Mu was formed in 1984 at the School of Library
and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison. Any member of the
Society in good standing is eligible to join the local chapter.
REFORMA
Student Group
REFORMA is the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos
and the Spanish-speaking. An affiliate of the American Library Association, REFORMA was
established in 1971 and currently has twenty-six chapters across the nation. The SLIS REFORMA
student group is the first student chapter of the national association. SLIS REFORMA seeks to
promote students’ professional interest in serving Spanish-speaking populations. SLIS REFORMA
provides opportunities to discuss best practices with library professionals, workshops to develop
professional skills, and community engagement activities that support Madison’s Latino population.
All students interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in any library and information
service setting are welcome to join SLIS REFORMA. Bilingual ability is not required.
SAA-SC
(Society
of American Archivists Student Chapter)
Founded in 1936, the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is North
America's oldest and largest national archival professional association.
The SAA offers many sections and roundtables devoted to different
aspects of archival work, professional publications, a mentoring
program, and continuing education. The SAA Student Chapter (SAA-SC)
provides opportunities for students who are interested in the
documentation of the human experience to discuss issues concerning
archives, develop contacts amongst working archivists and peers, and
become involved in professional activities. Student chapter activities
include field trips to archival institutions, speakers, social
interactions, and fund-raising activities.
SLA
Student Group
(Special Libraries Association)
The SLA is an international organization of librarians and information specialists
who work in libraries, information agencies, or technical information centers
that serve a particular client group or have a specialized subject orientation.
There are many subject-oriented divisions and geographically-based chapters
that members can join. The student chapter hosts colloquia, tours (both physical
and electronic), and discussions, and sometimes carpools to SLA Wisconsin
Chapter meetings in the Milwaukee area. SLASC also has a mentoring program,
a web page, and an email discussion list.
SLIS Doctoral Students Association
The doctoral and specialist students at The School of Library and Information
Studies seek to engender a community of collaboration between Master's students,
Faculty, Staff, and Advanced Students within our program.
Jail
Library Student Group
The Jail Library Student Group provides educational, recreational and
community resource reading materials to the inmates of the Dane County jails.
The group operates two libraries, one in the City County
Building (CCB) Jail and one in the Public Safety Building (PSB) Jail. The
libraries' collections consist entirely of donated materials acquired by
student group members. Group members are asked to make a one-year commitment
to the program and to volunteer for one or two shifts per month. Other ways to
participate in the Jail Library Group include fundraising, volunteer recruitment
and collection development. This is a unique opportunity to work with an underserved
population and gain valuable experience in readers’ advisory and reference service,
collection development, and fundraising. Another way to participate in the Jail Library
Group is through Kids Connection. Volunteers go to the PSB Jail and/or the Ferris Center
to record an inmate reading a book to his or her child. The child then receives the
cassette recording along with the new book. This rewarding and enjoyable program promotes
literacy and encourages family connections. A one-year commitment and one to two shifts per
month are also expected with Kids Connection.
Print Culture Society
The Print Culture Society is a campus-based organization of the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, dedicated to providing undergraduate
and graduate students opportunities to learn about various aspects of
print culture. The Print Culture Society seeks to promote print culture
education by disseminating information about print culture resources,
campus and community events, and international print culture study
opportunities.
Allied Drive Storytime
SLIS students and librarians from across campus provide book-based
programming to high energy and lap-loving kindergarten and first grade
children. Programs take place at the Allied Drive Learning Center, which
is run by Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR), a department of
the Madison Metro School District (MMSD). Joining Allied Drive Storytime
provides great experience planning and executing youth service and outreach
programming. These programs are not only a lot of fun and great experience,
but also a great benefit to the kids by increasing their exposure to books and other
types of literacy activities. If you like kids and books, this is the place for you!