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

Incoming ALISS 2010-2011 Officers

President: Lyndsey Runyan
Vice President: Alex Walker
Secretary: Susan Gilman and Meagan Kinsley
Treasurer: Margarete Walden
Publicity Officer: Nathalie Wargo
Webmaster: Ian Porter and Karl Eckler
Online Student Representative: Jennifer Hawkins

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
Webmaster:
Jada Maxwell
Distance Liaison:
Alexandra Bittner 

ALISS Constitution

The Constitution is the underlying guiding document for ALISS and includes information on the organization's purpose, meetings, officer descriptions and elections.


The Open Discussion Board

ALISS has created a GoPost Open Discussion Board specifically for the use of MLIS students only. No faculty, staff or other public allowed! (UWNetID login required)

The iConnect Discussion Board

brings together local hosts and distance students in need of housing (UWNetID login required)

MLIS Textbook Exchange

Need a book for class? Want to sell one? Log into the Textbook Exchange Forum

Silverfish

Visit the iSchool's student-produced newsletter!

ALISS Grant Application

MLIS students! Get $ for your event! Complete and submit this Grant Application [.doc] as instructed.


Questions? Concerns?

Have a question, comment or concern involving ALISS or the MLIS program that you would like to submit anonymously? Please fill in this form and ALISS will do all we can to get issues addressed and/or pass on the information to people who can help.