We are the Student Chapter of the American
Library Association (ALA)
at the UW Information
School
The purposes of SALA are:
- To facilitate and encourage participation in the American Library Association.
- To increase awareness and use of the resources of the American Library Association, including publications, promotional materials, scholarships, and conferences.
- To provide a local forum for the exchange of ideas and information about trends, issues, and opportunities in the profession.
- To develop skills and relationships that will enable students to have a creative impact on the profession.
- To promote involvement in professional activities beyond the classroom.
- To increase awareness of national issues in library and information science.
See the SALA-UW Constitution for more details.
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News and Upcoming Events
Student Programs at ALA Annual Conference
The annual conference includes many programs and events that may be of interest to student members. To help you decide which sessions would be best for you, the ALA has compiled a list of those programs that may be beneficial to students. The list includes dates and times to assist you in your planning.