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What is ALISS?
The Association of Library and Information Science Students (ALISS) is the official student organization for Library and Information Science students at the University of Washington Information School. All students admitted to the Master of Library and Information Science program are its members. We hold open meetings for MLIS students to discuss concerns and give feedback about the iSchool. We serve as a channel of communication between students, faculty and administration. ALISS sponsors annual events, such as the book sale in February and the Spring Fling in June. We also work with iSchool student organizations to sponsor events such as iCareer Week and book talking workshops.
Get Involved!
ALISS OPEN MEETINGS: Meetings are a great way to let us know your thoughts on classes, instructors, events and anything else you want to discuss that relates to your experience as an MLIS student.
ALISS GRANTS: Have an idea for a speaker or a panel discussion you would be interested in attending? Want to teach a workshop or plan an event? Let us know by sending a message to ALISS
ALISS 2009-2010 Officers
Co-President: Melody Clark and Stephanie Earls
Vice President: Ben Tucker
Co-Secretary: Naomi Bishop and Kaye Kovacs
Treasurer: Morgan McCullough
Publicity Officer: Eric Grob
Web master: Jada Maxwell
Distance Liaison: Alexandra Bittner
ALISS Meeting Minutes
Autumn 2008 Officers Meeting
Autumn 2008 Information Session
Spring 2008 Officers Meeting
Spring 2008 Open Meeting
Winter 2008 Open Meeting
2007-08 Minutes
2006-07 Minutes
Meeting Minutes, 1997-2005
ALISS Constitution
The Constitution is the underlying guiding document for ALISS and includes information on the organization's purpose, meetings, officer descriptions and elections.
ALISS is proposing changes to two position descriptions in current Constitution.
The ALISS Constitution includes descriptions of all ALISS Officer positions. 2008-2009 ALISS Officers have proposed a change to two of the ALISS Officer position descriptions.
Current Positions and Descriptions:
Webmaster/Alumni Liaison: The duties of the Webmaster/Alumni Liaison are to: (1) maintain the ALISS website, including keeping the information current and useful (2) upgrade and add to the website as new technologies become available and are appropriate (3) make connections with MLIS alumni and invite them to participate in the iSchool when appropriate.
Publicity Officer: The duties of the Publicity Officer are to: (1) coordinate marketing efforts for ALISS events; (2) produce and post publicity in appropriate ways; (3) serve as liaison with the Student Activities Office; (4) maintain the organization's visibility with the iSchool community.
Proposed Positions and Descriptions:
Technology Officer: The duties of the Technology Officer are to: (1) maintain and develop the ALISS website, including keeping the information current and useful; (2) utilize new technologies as they become available and are appropriate; (3) implement collaboration and communication technologies to facilitate online participation in iSchool activities.
Publicity Officer/Alumni Liaison: The duties of the Publicity Officer/Alumni Liaison are to: (1) coordinate marketing efforts for ALISS events; (2) produce and post publicity in appropriate ways; (3) serve as liaison with the Student Activities Office; (4) maintain the organization’s visibility with the iSchool community; (5) make connections with MLIS alumni and invite them to participate in the iSchool when appropriate.