The ALA Student Chapter aims to provide students with the opportunity to connect with peers and other professionals in the field.
A unique feature of library and information science programs across the country is the American Library Association (ALA) Student Chapters—student-led organizations that are officially recognized by the ALA. These organizations provide students with the opportunity to network with other aspiring library and information science professionals and develop their leadership skills outside of the classroom. There are currently over 60 ALA Student Chapters at universities across the country. The mission of ALA Student Chapters is to “enhance students’ ALA membership by providing leadership and programming opportunities on the campuses.”
The Master of Management in Library and Information Science (MMLIS) program at USC has recently established the USC American Library Association Student Chapter (ALASC). The chapter serves as a bridge between the ALA and students in the MMLIS program. ALASC connects students with professional development opportunities while fostering a sense of community, collaboration, and leadership at USC.
The ALASC Leadership Board is advised by an MMLIS Faculty Advisor and by the Bovard College Director of Student Support. It is comprised of the following elected offices, which are filled by current MMLIS students: President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Membership Chair, Secretary and Historian, and Media and Communications Chair.
Membership in the USC ALASC is open to all USC students. Students currently enrolled in the USC MMLIS program are automatically considered members unless they choose to opt out.
For more information about how to get involved with the USC ALASC, visit the official Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.