ALA at SI is a student chapter of the American Library Association. They’re open to any SI student interested in libraries (you do not have to be a member of the ALA national organization to join). The main purpose is to facilitate the professional development of SI students who are interested in any sort of library career.
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Spotlight on ALA
July 8, 2009See you at our ALA reception in Chicago
June 2, 2009The Chicago area is home to 350 School of Information alumni — and we want to meet with as many as possible at our reception being held in conjunction with the American Library Association annual conference. You’re invited to mix and mingle with fellow alumni (and some faculty and current students). You’ll also get an update on what’s happening here in Ann Arbor.
Upcoming events from ALA student chapter
April 6, 2009Here are a few things coming up in the next couple of weeks. Things are busy and the return of snow makes it feel like we’re right back in February rather than early April, but if you want a break from the studies, try these.
ALA honors copyright expert Jack Bernard
March 30, 2009Jack Bernard, a U-M assistant general counsel, policy analyst, and adjunct lecturer at the School of Information and the Law School, will be honored by the American Library Association with the L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award. The ALA’s Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) and its Copyright Advisory Subcommittee selected Bernard. He’ll receive the award officially during the ALA annual conference in July in Chicago.
Upcoming ALA activities
March 4, 2009There are a number of ALA activities in the next week that I’d like to call attention to.
ASB in D.C. a hit
March 4, 2009Alternative Spring Break in D.C. was great. I spent the week at ALA’s policy department and was exceptionally warmly received.
SI Career Services: “Resume Review”
February 16, 2009ALA and the SI Career Services team will be having a resume review session this Thursday at 12 p.m. in 409 West Hall. Bring your resume and see where you might be able to improve it and/or shake it up a little. This would be the perfect opportunity to have someone look over your resume [...]
