Directory of ALA Student Chapters
The American Library Association currently has 64 Student Chapter groups at graduate schools accredited by ALA or CAEP. See ALA Student Chapters.
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Alabama
University of Alabama
Founded: June 11, 1991, 31st Official Group; Constitution: University of Alabama (PDF)
President: Alex Smith; ALA Student Chapter, School of Library & Information Studies, University of Alabama, SLIS, 513 Gorgas Library, Box 870252, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0252; SLIS Phone: 204-348-4610. Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Burgess; Director: Dr. James Elmborg
(Last updated 9/19/17)
Arizona
University of Arizona
Founded: Apr. 4, 1988, 17th Official Group; Constitution: University of Arizona (PDF)
President: Louis Migliazza; Vice President: TBA; ALA Student Chapter, c/o Library Student Organization, School of Info. Resources & Library Science, University of Arizona, 1515 E. First St., Tucson, AZ 85719; Faculty Advisor: Assistant Professor Gina Macaluso; Director: P. Bryan Heidorn, (520) 621-3565, FAX (520) 621-3279
(Last updated 11/8/18)
California
School of Information, San Jose State University
Founded: May 17, 1994, 42nd Official Group; Constitution: San Jose State University (PDF)
Chair: Rachel Fleming ; School of Information, San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0029,sjsualasc@gmail.com Faculty Advisor: Alison Johnson, Director:Director: Dr. Anthony Chow
(Last updated 8/8/2022)
University of California, Los Angeles
Founded: Mar. 15, 1987, 13th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Jessica Keene, ALA Student Chapter, Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, Department of Information Studies, University of California, Box 951520, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1520; Faculty Advisor: Gregory Leazer, 310-206-8135; Dean: Christina A. Christie, (310) 825-8308
(Last updated 02/28/2023)
University of Southern California
Founded: Nov. 21, 2014, 62nd Official Group; Constitution: Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California (PDF)
President: Josstin Gogue; Vice President: Zhuoqun Langley; Secretary: Shay McGroaty; Treasurer: Elan Francis; New Member Liaison: Sandra Gonzalez; Member Liaison: Douglas Villanueva
The Marshall School of Business Master of Management in Library and Information Science (MMLIS) Graduate Program and Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Management (GCRT-LIM) Program, University of Southern California; Faculty Advisor: Christopher Stewart, Associate Professor of Clinical Management and Organization, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California. Program Administrator-LIS/LIM Programs: Alexis Hackathorn
(Last updated 5/24/21)
Canada
McGill University
Founded: December 14, 2017. 63rd Official Group; Constitution: McGill University (PDF)
Co-Presidents: Christina Hilburger; Carrie Hanson; Secretary: Ana-Maria Trasnea; Treasurer: Albe Guiral; Communications Officer: Ianna Breese; McGill University School of Information Studies; Faculty Advisor: Katherine Hanz, MLIS, Library and information studies Librarian, McGill University; Director, School of Information Studies: Kimiz Dalkir
(Last updated 1/22/18)
The School of Information at the University of British Columbia, Canada)
(Website: https://ischool.ubc.ca/)
Founded: November 23rd, 2010, 60th Official Group; Constitution: University of British Columbia (PDF)
Co-chairs: Jentry Campbell; Mandy Furru ; Address: ALA Student Chapter; School of Information; University of British Columbia, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Suite 470 - 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada; Email: ala.slais.ubc@gmail.com; Faculty Advisor: Tess Prendergast; Chair/Director: Erik Kwakkel
Blog (Website: http://blogs.ubc.ca/scala/)
(Last updated 9/23/2020)
University of Toronto
Founded: Nov. 9, 2001, 48th Official Group; Constitution: University of Toronto (PDF)
Chair: Lindsay Skay, ALA Student Chapter, Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto, 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CAN M5S 3G6; Dean: Brian Smith, (416) 978-8589, FAX (416) 978-5762
Colorado
University of Denver
Founded: May 26, 2005, 54th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Angelica Candelaria; Vice President: Janette Ruiz; ALA Student Chapter, Library and Info. Sci. Program, University of Denver, 1999 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80208-1700; Faculty Advisor: Krystyna K. Matusiak, (303) 871-6163; Dean: Karen Riley
(Last updated 10/15/2019
Connecticut
Southern Connecticut State University
Founded: May 1, 2002, 49th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Christopher Clark; Vice-President: Ariss Tiu; ALA Student Chapter, Department of Information and Library Science, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, Attention: ALA Student Chapter, New Haven, CT 06515-1355; ; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Arlene Bielefield; Department Chair: Dr. Hak Joon Kim, (203) 392-5703
(Last updated 2/15/2022)
District of Columbia
Catholic University of America
Founded: July 3, 2003, 52nd Official Group; Constitution: Catholic University of America (Word Doc)
Chair: Nirmal Gomes; ALA Student Chapter, Department of Library and Information Science, Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20064; Faculty Advisor: Sue Yeon Syn, 202-319-6277; Fax: 202-319-5574; Chair: Youngok Choi, 202-319-5877.
(Last updated 2/4/2021)
Florida
Florida State University
Founded: Jan. 26, 1988, 14th Official Group; Constitution: Florida State University (PDF)
President: President: Ramona (Lucy) Carter, ALA Student Chapter; 142 Collegiate Loop, Tallahassee Fl. 32306; Phone: 850-644-5775; Faculty Advisor: Leila Gibradze; Dean: Lawrence Dennis, (850) 644-5877, FAX (850) 644-976
(Last updated 10/9/18)
University of South Florida
Founded: Feb. 21, 1984, 6th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Alexandra Flores; ALA Student Chapter, School of Library & Info. Science, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, CIS 1040, Tampa, FL 33620-7800; Faculty Adviser: Natalie Greene Taylor; Director: Dr. James Andrews, (813) 974.3520, FAX (813) 974-6840
(Last updated 9/19/17)
Georgia
Valdosta State University
Founded: Oct. 16, 2007, 57th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Sarah Shelton; Department of Library and Information Science Studies, Odum 4600, Valdosta State University, 1500 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31698-0133; Faculty Advisor: Xiaoai Ren, 229-249-2726; Department Chair: Dr. Linda Most, (229) 333-5966;
(Last updated 10/16/18)
Hawaii
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Founded: Feb. 4, 1992, 34th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Kylee Munro; Vice President: Lori Misaka; Secretary: Jennifer Duncklee; Treasurer: Kate Marsi; ALA Student Chapter, Library and Information Science Program, University of Hawaii, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822; Faculty Advisor: Andrew Wertheimer; Program Chair: Rich Gazan
(Last updated 8/11/2022)
Illinois
Chicago State University
Founded: November 18, 2009, 58th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Travis Givens; Vice President: Nicole Cowan; ALA Student Chapter, LIS Program, Chicago State University, 9501 South King Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60628-1598, lis@csu.edu; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rae-Anne Montague
(Last updated 3/8/2023)
Dominican University
Founded: Dec. 5, 1989, 24th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Jonathan Standiford; ALA Student Chapter, School of Information Studies, Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest, IL 60305; Faculty Liaison: Dr. Yijun Gao; Director: Kate Marek
(Last updated 8/27/2022)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Founded: Feb. 6, 1981, 2nd Official Group; Constitution:
President: Rebecca Graham; Vice-President: Morgan Sherlock ; ALA Student Chapter, Grad. School of Library & Info. Science, 501 E. Daniel St., MC-493, Champaign, IL 61820; Faculty Advisor: Emily Knox; Dean: Allen Renear, (217) 265-5216
(Last updated 11/18/2019)
Indiana
Indiana University
Founded: Dec. 21, 1992, 38th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Ben Parnin; ALA Student Chapter, School of Informatics & Computing, Department of Information and Library Science, Indiana University, 700 N. Woodlawn Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405; Co-Faculty Advisors: Devan Donaldson and Sherri Michaels
(Last updated 9/20/2022)
Iowa
University of Iowa
Founded: Apr. 30, 1996, 44th Official Group; Constitution: University of Iowa (PDF)
President: Kaeli Nieves-Whitmore; ALA Student Chapter, School of Library and Info. Science, University of Iowa, 3087 Library, Iowa City, IA 52242-1420, slis@uiowa.edu; Faculty Advisor: Chaoqun Ni; Director: David Eichmann
(Last updated 05/23/18)
Kansas
Emporia State University
Founded: Feb. 22, 1988, 16th Official Group; Constitution: under revision
Emporia--Kansas
President: Dylan Baker Vice-President: Khiana Harris Secretary: Heather Hoffman Treasurer: Jordan Fashing Event Coordinator: Devin Ortiz-Hoffman Alumni Relations Liaison: Alyssa Holzchuh
ALA Student Chapter, School of Library & Information Management, Emporia State University, P.O. Box 4025, Emporia, KS 66801; Faculty Advisors: Dr. Bobbie Long and Kathie Buckman Dean: Wooseob Jeong
(Last updated 2/7/2023)
Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Founded: Feb. 11, 1993, 40th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Kelly McKewin Vice President: Diana Bentle Treasurer: Danielle Underhill Secretary: Danielle Manning Social Media Chair: Averi Cole Distance Learning Representative: Lauren Savage Faculty Advisor: Ashley DeWitt Contact: ALA Student Chapter, University of Kentucky, 320 Little Library Building, Lexington, Kentucky 40506
(Last updated 9/22/2022)
Louisiana
Louisiana State University
Founded: Apr. 3, 1985, 7th Official Group; Constitution: Louisiana State University
President: Amy Corder; Vice-President: Daena Carrillo; Secretary/Webmaster: Chandler Taylor; ALA Student Chapter, School of Library & Info. Science, Louisiana State University, 267 Coates Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; lsualasc@gmail.com; Faculty Advisor: Suzanne Stauffer; Director: Carol Barry, 225-578-3158; Fax: 225-578-4581
(Last updated 9/26/18)
Maryland
University of Maryland
Founded: Mar. 18, 2007, 56th Official Group; Constitution: University of Maryland (PDF)
Executive Board: Leigh Plummer; ALA Student Chapter, c/o Paul Jaeger, College of Information Studies, Room 4110 Hornbake Library Building, South Wing, University of Maryland, College Park, MD; umd.ala@gmail.com; Faculty Advisors: Rachel Gammons; Paul Jaeger; Renee F Hill. Dean: Jennifer Preece, (301) 405-2035; ISchool Dean: Keith Marzullo
(Last updated 9/19/18)
Massachusetts
Simmons University School of Library and Information Science
Founded: May 7, 1991, 29th Official Group; Constitution: Simmons (Word)
President: Rina Izzi; Treasurer: Claire Benham; ALA Student Chapter, School of Library and Information Science, Simmons University, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115-5898, Faculty Advisors: Colin Rhinesmith; Em Claire Knowles; Director: Sandra Erdelez
(Last updated 9/20/18)
Michigan
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Founded: Dec. 1, 1980, 1st Official Group; Constitution: University of MIchigan School of Information (PDF)
President: alaofficers@umich.edu; ALA Student Chapter, School of Information, University of Michigan, North Quad, 105 South State Street., Ann Arbor, MI 48104; Faculty Advisor: Kristin Fontichiaro Dean: Thomas Finholt.
(Last updated 4/30/18)
Wayne State University
Founded: Apr. 26, 1988, 19th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Kirsten Cessna Vice-President: Erin Quada; Secretary: Amie Fuentes; Social Media: Kelsey Rudy; Treasurer: OPEN; Historian: OPEN; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christine D'Arpa, Associate Dean and Professor Dean: Jon Cawthorne, (313) 577-6196, FAX (313) 577-4172 | ALA Student Chapter, School of Information Sciences, Wayne State University, 106 Kresge Library, Detroit, MI 48202;
(Last updated 9/06/19)
Minnesota
St. Catherine University
Founded: May 10, 2011, 61st Official Group; Constitution:
Chair: Katie Savala; Co-Chair: Alyssa Costopoulos; Secretary: Ren Kenning; Treasurer: Yharnet Browne; Faculty Advisor: Sarah Park Dahlen; MLIS Program, St. Catherine University, Mail Stop #4125, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105, Phone: 651.690.6802, Fax: 651.690.8742, Student chapter email: ala-students@stkate.edu
(Last updated 06/3/16)
Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
Founded: May 5, 1983, 5th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Rachel McMullen; ALA Student Chapter, Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA), School of Library and Information Science, University of Southern Mississippi, Box 5146, Hattiesburg, MS 39406; Faculty Advisor: Jessica Whipple; Director: Dr. Teresa Welsh
(Last updated 9/10/18)
Missouri
University of Central Missouri
Founded: December 14, 2017. 64th Official Group; Constitution: University of Central Missouri (PDF)
President: Janola Sauther; Vice-President: Jenifer Carter; Secretary: Stepahnie McCoy; Past-President: Julie Ryan; Faculty Advisors: Jenna Kammer, Associate Professor and Coordinator, Library Science and Information Services;
(Last updated 06/17/2022)
University of Missouri (Library and Information Science Graduate Student Association (LISGSA))
Founded: December 6, 1994, 43rd Official Group; Constitution:
President: Kayla Feifer; Vice President: Niki Cox Secretary: Angela Simmons; Treasurer: ; ALA Student Chapter, School of Information Science & Learning Tech.,, University of Missouri, c/o Dr. Jenny Bossaller, University of Missouri, 303 Townsend, Columbia, MO 65211; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jenny Bossaller; 573-882-9130; Program Chair: Dr. Jenny Bossaller; 573-882-9130; Associate Division Director: Dr. Joi L. Moore.
E-mail: mu.lisgsa@gmail.com
(Last updated 8/17/18)
New Jersey
Rutgers, The Library and Information Science Student Association
Founded: Mar. 12, 1987, 11th Official Group; Constitution: Rutgers
Co-Presidents: Christy Linder & Gladys Cepeda; Vice President: Katherine Krumeich; ALA Student Chapter, Department of Library and Information Science, School of Communication and Information, Rutgers University, 4 Huntington St., New Brunswick, NJ 08903, Email: lissa@comminfo.rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Nancy Kranich; 848-932-7602
(Last updated 09/22/2020)
New York
Long Island University
Founded: Oct. 2, 1989, 23rd Official Group; Constitution:
President: TBA, ALA Student Chapter, Palmer School of Library & Info. Science, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548-1300; Faculty Advisor: Jose Fernando Pena; Program Diretor: Thomas Walker
(Last updated 9/19/17)
Pratt Institute
Founded: Sep. 13, 2002 50th Official Group; Constitution: Pratt Institute
President: Mary Bakija; Vice President: Ann Koh; Secretary: Melissa Bergoffen; Treasurer: Alicia Hyman; ALA Student Chapter, Pratt School of Information and Library Science, 144 West 14th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10011; Faculty Advisor: Debbie Rabina; Dean and Associate Professor: Anthony Cocciolo
(Last updated 11/19/20)
Queens College, City University of New York
Founded: May 16, 1990, 25th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Allison Giese, qclissa@gmail.com, ALA Student Chapter, Graduate School of Library & Info. Science, Queens College, City University of NY, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY 11367; Faculty Advisor: Dr. S.E. "Shack" Hackney; Chair: Dr. James Lowry
(Last updated 03/07/23)
University at Albany, State University of New York
Founded: Apr. 14, 1988, 4th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Kristen Thornton-De Stafeno, ALA Student Chapter, Information Science (iSci), College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, State University of New York, Albany, 135 Western Ave., Draper #116, Albany, NY 12222, informationstudiessa@gmail.com/; (518) 442-5110, FAX (518) 442-5367. Faculty Advisor: Hemalata Iyer; Department Chair: Philip Eppard; Interim Dean: Dr. Kim L. Boyer, (518) 442-5110, FAX (518) 442-5367.
(Last updated 9/19/17)
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Founded: Feb. 17, 1993, 39th Official Group; Constitution: State University of New York at Buffalo (Word Doc)
President: Marisa Hadley; Vice President: Christina L’Hommedieu; Address: ALA Student Chapter, Department of Information Science, University at Buffalo, 534 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1020; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Brenda Battleson White; Dean: Dr. Suzanne Rosenblith, Graduate School of Education; Department Chair: Dr. Dan Albertson.
(Last updated 07/11/2022)
St. John's University
Founded: November 1, 2010, 59th Official Group; Constitution: St. John's University (PDF)
President: Jaimie A. Albanese; ALA Student Chapter, Division of Library and Information Science, Queens Campus (Main Campus), St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, New York 11439, (718) 990-6200; Email: stj.alachapter@gmail.com; Faculty Advisor: Dr. James Vorbach; (718) 990-1834; Chair/Director: Dr. James Vorbach
(Last updated 09/10/18)
Syracuse University
Founded: Oct. 7, 2002, 51st Official Group; Constitution:
President, Hannah Ermi; Vice-President, Conor Dugan; Secretary/Treasurer, Isabel McCullough; Communications & Social Media Manager, Sabrina Unrein; ALA Student Chapter, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University, 245 Hinds Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244; Faculty Advisor: Rachel Ivy Clarke; Staff Advisor: Blythe Bennett
(Last updated 9/10/18)
North Carolina
East Carolina University
Founded: Feb. 28, 2005, 53rd Official Group; Constitution: East Carolina University (Word Doc)
President: James (Jim) McConnell ; ALA Student Chapter, Library Science Program, East Carolina University, 103 Ragsdale Mail Stop: 172, Greenville, NC 27858; Faculty Advisors: Mónica Colón-Aguirre (252) 328-6782; Department Chair: Dr. Kaye Dotson;
(Last updated 11/18/19)
North Carolina Central University
Founded: Apr. 14, 1988, 18th Official Group; Constitution: North Carolina Central University (PDF)
President: Amelia Reynolds; ALA Student Chapter, School of Library & Info. Science, North Carolina Central University, 1801 Fayetteville Rd., P.O. Box 19586, Durham, NC 27707; Faculty Advisor: Patrick Roughen; ; Dean: Dr. Jon P. Gant, 919-530-7585
(Last updated 11/2/16)
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Founded: Nov. 20, 1991, 33rd Official Group; Constitution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Word Doc)
President: Amelia Midgett-Nicholson, ALA Student Chapter, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB #3360 100 Manning Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360; Faculty Advisor: Claudia Gollop; Shirley Parker; Dean: Gary Marchionini
(Last updated 12/14/17)
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Founded: Sept. 27, 1988, 21st Official Group; Constitution: 2021 Revision (PDF)
President: Sarah Burton; Vice President: Jennifer Davis; Secretary: Sierra Welch; Treasurer: Christine Wei; Marketing Manager: Brittany Jarrell; First-Year Representatives: Sarah Leck, CJ Hawthorne
ALA Student Chapter, UNCG LISSA, Department of Library and Information Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 446 School of Education Building, P.O. Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170; Faculty Advisor: LaTesha Velez
(Last updated 10/18/2022)
Email: lissa.uncg@gmail.com
Ohio
Kent State University
Founded: Oct. 22, 1989, 22nd Official Group; Constitution: Kent State University (Word)
President: Raychelle Steele; Vice-President: Julia Stone; Secretary/Treasurer: Christina Carpino; Advising Officer: Emma Haney; Advising Officer: Kinsey Ur ; Officer Alumni: Jacquie Kociubuk, Soojeong Herring, Jennifer Metz-Fischer, and Amber Gasper; ALA Student Chapter, School of Library Science, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marianne Martens; Director: Dr. Megan Harper
(Last updated 9/06/2019)
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Founded: Apr. 8, 1992, 36th Official Group; Constitution:
Co-Presidents: Carly Hughes; ALA Student Chapter, School of Library & Information Studies, University of Oklahoma, 401 W. Brooks St., Rm. 120, Norman, OK 73019-6032, slisinfo@ou.edu; Faculty Advisor: June Abbas; Director: Dr. Susan Burke, (405) 325-3921, FAX (405) 325-7648.
(Last updated 11/18/2019)
Northeastern State University
Founded: Feb. 22, 2006, 55th Official Group; Constitution: Northeastern State University (Word Doc)
President: Beth Russell; Secretary: Katherine Malloney Jacobs; ALA Student Chapter, Library Media & Info Tech. Program, Northeastern State University, BAC257, Broken Arrow, OK 74014; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alesha Baker; Dean: Dr. Vanessa Anton
(Last updated 8/4/2022)
Pennsylvania
Clarion University
Founded: Apr. 13, 1992, 37th Official Group; Constitution:
President: James Haver ; Vice-President: N/A; Secretary: N/A; ALA Student Chapter, 210 Carlson Library, Clarion, PA 16214; Faculty Advisor: Dr. YooJin Ha; Chair: Dr. Linda Lillard
(Last updated 9/10/18)
Drexel University
Founded: Jan. 23, 1991, 27th Official Group; Constitution: 2022-23 Drexel University (Word Doc)
President: Ashley Moore; Vice President: Patrick Burden:; ALA Student Chapter, College of Info. Sci. & Tech., Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875; drexelscala@gmail.com; Staff Advisor: Dr. Alexander Poole; Dean: Yi Deng Email: dulasamail@gmail.com
Instagram: @drexeldulasa
(Last updated: 11/17/22)
University of Pittsburgh
Founded: Jan. 28, 1988, 15th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Alex Sanford; Vice-President: Jennifer Ripka; Business Manager: Elizabeth Waltman; ALA Student Chapter, School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 505 IS Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15260; Faculty Advisor: Elizabeth Mahoney; Dean: Yi Deng, (412) 624-5230, FAX (412) 624-5231
(Last updated: 10/31/17)
Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico
Founded: Dec. 12, 2000, 47th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Tanisha Orejuela Acosta, ALA Student Chapter, Graduate School of Info. Sciences & Technologies, University of Puerto Rico, P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, PR 00931-1906; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Noraida Domínguez-Flores; (787) 764-0000 ext. 85251, FAX (787) 764-2311
Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
Founded: Mar. 5, 1993, 41st Official Group; Constitution: University of Rhode Island (Word Doc)
President: Karen Mueller; Vice President: Ryan Nadeau; Secretary: Joseph Sullivan; Treasurer: Tayla Cardillo; Webmaster: Steven M. Miller, Jr.; ALA Student Chapter, Graduate School of Library & Info. Studies, University of Rhode Island, Rodman Hall, 94 West Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881; uristudentala@gmail.com; Faculty Advisor: Melissa Villa-Nicholas
Twitter: @SALAatURI
(Last updated 7/19/18)
South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Founded: Aug. 18, 1987, 12th Official Group; Constitution:
President: Laura Collins; Vice-President: Deanna Giardino; ALA Student Chapter, ALA/LISSA, Grad. School of Library & Info. Science, 1501 Greene Street, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208; Faculty Advisors: Dr. Karen Gavigan; 803-777-1676; Dr. Vanessa Kitzie, 803-777-1136; Director: R. David Lankes, (803) 777-3858, FAX (803) 777-7938; LISSA@mailbox.sc.edu
(Last updated 9/10/18)
Tennessee
University of Tennessee
Founded: Jan. 23, 1991, 28th Official Group; Constitution:
Presidents: Ashley Orehek; Vice President: Meredith Watkins; Secretary: Gillian Ruland; ALA Student Chapter, School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 451 Communications Bldg., 1345 Circle Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37996-0341; Faculty Advisor: Wade Bishop, 865-974-2775; Director: Dr. Diane Kelly, (865) 974-2148, FAX (865) 974-4967
(Last updated 9/23/2019)
Texas
Texas Woman’s University
Founded: Sept. 15, 1988, 20th Official Group; Constitution: Texas Woman's University (PDF)
President: Kara Belt; Vice-President: Val Ramos; Secretary: Rhonda Miller; Treasurer: Nicole Kanda; Web Admin: Armin Lopez (Incoming: Coryn Millander); ALA Student Chapter, School of Library & Info. Studies, Texas Woman's University, P.O. Box 425438, Denton, TX 76204-5438, Phone: 940-898-2602; glisaattwu@gmail.com; fax: 940-898-2611; Faculty Advisor: Carol Perryman; Director: Ling Hwey Jeng; (940) 898-2603; FAX (940) 898-2611
(Last updated 6/1/2023)
University of North Texas
Founded: Feb. 18, 1997, 46th Official Group; Constitution: University of North Texas
President: Cynthia Arvizu; ALA Student Chapter, School of Library & Info. Science, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #311068, Denton, TX 76203-5017; Email: untlissa@gmail.com; Faculty Advisor: Faculty Advisor: Jodi Philbrick; Fax: (940) 565-3101; Dean: Dr. Kinshuk
(Last updated 8/5/2022)
University of Texas, Austin
Founded: Mar. 6, 1992, 35th Official Group; Constitution:
Co-Directors: Karen Scott, Natalia Kapacinskas, Matthew Glaser, and Amy Padilla. ; ALA Student Chapter, University of Texas at Austin, School of Information, Austin, TX 78701-1213; alatlastudent@gmail.com; Faculty Advisor: April Kessler; Dean: Eric Meyer, (512) 471-3821, FAX (512) 471-3971
(Last updated 3/2/18)
Virginia
Founded: February 28, 2020
President: Lisa Gay-Milliken; Vice President: Leah Meton; Secretary: Laura A. Shifflett; ALA Student Chapter, Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies Libarry Information Studies; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Amelia Anderson Dean: Dr. Sue Kimmel
Washington
University of Washington
Founded: Nov. 26, 1986, 9th Official Group; Constitution: University of Washington (PDF)
Presidents: Megan Rosenfeld ; ALA Student Chapter, The Information School, University of Washington, Mary Gates Hall, Suite 370, Seattle, WA 98195-2840; Faculty Advisor: Cindy Allen Dean: Anind Dey 206-616-0985
(Last updated 9/10/18)
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin, Madison
The Information School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Founded: Apr. 14, 1982, 3rd Official Group; Constitution; 608-263-2900
Chair: Kris Goss; Treasurer: Michelle Foster; Secretary: Melissa Ernst; Community Engagement Coordinator: Kristina Randelzhofer; Faculty Advisor: Megan Adams; Director: Alan Rubel
UW-Madison Web: https://win.wisc.edu/organization/alascuwmad
Email: alastudentswisconsin@gmail.com
(Last Update 3/2/23)
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Founded: May 1, 1991, 30th Official Group; Constitution: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
President: Georgia Brown; Vice-President: Stephanie Surach; Secretary: Kathryn Reuter; Distance Student Chair: Nancy Aycock ; ALA Student Chapter, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, NWQ B, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53211; Faculty Advisor: Abigail Phillips; Dean: Tomas Lipinski
(Last updated 09/06/19)
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